Supervisory Naval Architect

Branch Head Duties

You will serve as a Branch Head and have management and final technical responsibility for all functions under the branch cognizance.

You will work closely with the Chief Engineer, other Engineering Managers and Program Office Managers to assure consistency and continuity in the overall approach to submarine design, construction and supporting requirements.

You will act as the SUPSHIP technical expert for matters generally relating to submarine naval architecture, structure and acoustics during design, construction, and repair of submarines.

You will have demonstrated knowledge of underwater acoustics and how it relates to submarine operation, including trim and dive, including structure borne and airborne noise, vibration and acoustic emission.

You will establish and maintain working relationships with personnel and activities including higher authority;
Contractor Managers, NAVSEA/PMS Program Managers to effectively accomplish the Department and Command mission.

You will conduct conferences and meetings with individuals of other agencies and organizations to reach agreement on the issues of major interest to the SUPSHIP Groton.

You will provide supervision to include guidance on technical and administrative matters, identifying developmental training needs, balancing workload to meet critical/emergent requirements, and assigning work to subordinates based on priorities.