AUKUS Maintenance Program Lead

Job Description

• As the ORBIS AUKUS Maintenance Phase 1 Program Lead, you will be the ORBIS lead in assisting ASC in the successful transition to SSN sustainment through the Optimal Pathway Milestones of the AUKUS program. These programs will initially support the Submarine Rotational Force - West (SRF-W) operational framework at HMAS Stirling to sustain Virginia Class Submarines. The program will then expand to depot level maintenance in West Australia.
  
  In parallel this position will also support ASC (and Australia’s) transition to Sovereign Ready and Depot Level Maintenance.

• You will provide strategic vision and tactical program management with respect to establishing and sustaining I and D level SSN maintenance capabilities at ASC in support of Virginia and future submarine classes. As an experienced and innovative program manager, you will lead ORBIS to guide our client through workload forecasting, workforce matching, I level and depot level capabilities assessments, planning/execution/certification processes, and maintenance management information systems.
  
  This includes coordinating with US and Australian partners to create gap analysis criteria, conduct evaluations, formalize the findings in reports, and construct plans to address the gaps. As a collaborator and change agent, you will act as a liaison between the ASC and ORBIS contributors, as well as external Australian and U.S. stakeholders.

• You will report directly to the ORBIS AUKUS Program Manager for the management of critical program baselines of cost, schedule, and scope in your assigned area.

• You will join a self-organizing team of professionals that span all competencies from operations to sustainment, so be prepared to act as a generalized specialist capable of taking on tasking outside of your specialty. You will conduct briefings to flag level leadership, attend stakeholder engagements (CONUS and OCONUS), and provide periodic written reports to ensure all stakeholders are apprised of AUKUS status and developments.

• Motivated, enthusiastic and resilient self-starter with a willingness to take on a challenge that is loosely defined, yet critical to maintaining allied maritime superiority.
• Direct nuclear submarine maintenance experience at both the I and D level, with at least 10 years of experience in related leadership positions.
• Preferred candidate has direct experience leading NAVSEA operated intermediate level maintenance organizations with a thorough understanding and appreciation for US Fleet requirements as identified in the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual.
• Demonstrated ability in workload modeling and workforce forecasting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Excellence in written communication skills is mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under a tight timeline within a fixed budget.
• Strong fact‑finding, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills supported by a willingness to accept authority and accountability for program success.
• Working knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS), attack submarine sustainment (O/I/D level maintenance), with shipyard or submarine tender maintenance experience a plus.
• Ability to create readiness assessments and lessons learned for Optimal Pathway Milestones and maintenance events.
• Ability to teach client managers on how the US accomplishes intermediate level maintenance.
• Proficiency in MS 365 applications.
• PMP or equivalent is desired.
• Must be able to qualify for a work visa and be able to travel for up to 30% of the time.
• This job does not require or support transition to Australia.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• BS/BA or equivalent experience.
• MS/MA in related field preferred.