Deputy Engineering Division Manager

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a Deputy Engineering Division Manager to support United States Coast Guard (USCG), United States Navy, and Commercial shipbuilding Programs/Projects in Arlington, VA
. An ideal candidate will have prior experience overseeing and managing projects and programs with technical contractor personnel. The candidate must also be a forward‑leaning and tech‑savvy leader.

• Assist the Division Manager in oversight of a portfolio of engineering service contracts supporting the USCG, USN, and commercial shipbuilders.
• Assist the DM with Business Development activities including opportunity identification, tracking, proposal writing, cost estimation, and CRM.
• Use data and analytics to drive decisions and communicate effectively with THOR's C‑Suite and Customers.
• Provide direction to engineers and technical experts in contract execution.
• Provide project management and system engineering support to include but not limited to oversight of contract functions, performance, and labor utilization.
• Coordinate with Government and Contract Partners to prioritize and schedule work and monitor execution of employees assigned tasks through both government and contractor information systems and workflow tools.
• Responsible for the accounting of contractor travel expenses, other direct expenses, and progress reporting and workload metrics required by the Government.
• Responsible for coordinating the onboarding/offboarding process for contractor employees.
• Provide recommendations for moving personnel to new projects, tasks, or programs as there are dips in activities.

Primarily onsite (2–3 days/week) at THOR site in Arlington, VA.

Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve repetitive motion.

This position requires an existing active or interim Secret security clearance prior to hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position. An otherwise strongly qualified candidate with highly relevant experience but no current security clearance may be considered.

• Bachelor's Degree in a Technical, Engineering, or Marine discipline from ABET accredited institution, related to field of work.
• At least ten (10) years of documented experience related to engineering efforts in support of shipbuilding and modernization. Overall experience should include:
  • Five (5) years of documented experience in engineering management of a contractor support team for DoD ACAT I or DHS Level I program.
  • Five (5) years of Programmatic, Engineering, or Acquisition experience supporting projects for USCG, NAVSEA, Naval Surface Warfare Centers, or NAVWAR.
  • Five (5) years of experience related to federal ship or boat building acquisition programs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and management of remote teams.
• Ability to lead a large cross‑functional engineering team to complete complex tasks, satisfy multiple competing demands, and adapt to frequent changing priorities.
• Experience managing projects and tasks through SharePoint, Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar tools.
• Experience creating reports and dashboards (preferably using Power BI or Tableau).
• Strong communication skills.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• AGILE certification.

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options) + TRICARE Supplemental Coverage
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal Resources
• Benefits
• Employee Assistant Plan and Work‑Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances…