Director, Shipyard Construction Atlantic

Summary You will serve as principal advisor for Atlantic Shipyard Construction and as Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFACSYSCOM) foremost technical authority and integration expert for shipyard modernization. You will provide authoritative independent advice to senior Navy leadership to accelerate delivery of shipyard infrastructure at the speed of relevance in support of Navy's acquisition reform initiative.

• You will directly support execution of the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) within the Atlantic region, modernizing public shipyards essential to sustain U.S. nuclear fleet readiness.
• You will provide expert guidance on execution of complex construction projects within active shipyards, ensure alignment of construction methodologies, industrial processes and project sequencing to accelerate delivery.
• You will evaluate construction techniques, fabrication processes, and execution strategies to identify opportunities for increased efficiency, reduced risk, and adoption of commercial best practices.
• You will serve as lead technical advisor for integrating industrial plant equipment with infrastructure upgrades, to ensure optimized shipyard configuration and alignment with operational requirements.
• You will conduct independent analysis of project risks, including schedule, cost, and execution challenges, and provide recommendation to reduce risk and improve program outcomes.
• You will provide expert interpretation of applicable policies, standards, and requirements, (e.g., UFC, OSHA,) to ensure compliance while identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance delivery timelines.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your resume must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs):
Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications: TQ1:
Shipyard Construction & Program Integration Expertise Demonstrated executive-level expertise in the oversight, integration, and execution of large-scale, multi-billion-dollar shipyard or industrial construction programs, particularly within active, high-tempo operational environments. This includes a proven ability to strategically align diverse stakeholders, optimize resource allocation, and synchronize complex execution strategies across multiple business and support lines. The candidate must possess extensive experience managing construction risk, establishing critical project sequencing, and mitigating complex bottlenecks related to industrial processes and concurrent operations to ensure seamless program continuity.

TQ 2:
Strategic Advisory & Regulatory Risk Management Proven ability to provide high-level strategic consultation to executive leadership, delivering data-driven, actionable recommendations that measurably improve capital program performance and project delivery outcomes. This requires a comprehensive, technical understanding of the legislative, regulatory, and policy environments governing federal and defense construction. The candidate must demonstrate expert knowledge of applicable federal codes, safety mandates, and engineering criteria-such as Unified Facilities Criteria (UFCs) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards-ensuring robust compliance and risk mitigation across all phases of execution.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). AND Professional Engineering Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:
For 0801 Professional Engineering Series:

A. Degree:
Engineering. Successful completion of a bachelor's or higher engineering degree from an accredited college or university. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in…