Chief Test Director

Overview

The Chief Test Director provides senior-level leadership to all Test Directors supporting Submarine Repair and Overhaul, DSS/SOC Platforms, DDS, Ship-to-Shop, New Construction Components, and specialized system test programs. This position is accountable for workforce planning, personnel management, performance development, and ensuring that testing is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company, customer, and Navy requirements. The role requires strong managerial judgment, communication skills, and the ability to coordinate technical teams across diverse and often remote project sites.

Travel may be required.

• Provide senior-level leadership to all Test Directors across multiple programs including Submarine Repair and Overhaul, DSS/SOC Platforms, DDS, Ship-to-Shop, New Construction Components, and specialized system test programs.
• Oversee workforce planning and personnel management; drive performance development to ensure testing operations meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Ensure testing is conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and Navy regulations.
• Coordinate technical teams across diverse and remote project sites with strong managerial judgment and clear communication.
• Travel as required to support project needs and site requirements.

• Senior-level leadership experience in test or program management.
• Strong managerial judgment and effective communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate technical teams across diverse and remote project sites.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project locations as needed.