HM&E Hull Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site representation in support of the Program Office as an HM&E Hull Manager for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) platform
• Assist the Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) government planning managers in developing availability work packages
• Provide on-site support for maintenance and modernization, LCS-class issues, Fleet Introduction, maintenance planning and execution, Planning Yard, Participating Acquisition Resource Managers (PARMs) and Configuration Management and Control issues
• Provide executive stakeholder coordination and LCS expertise in support of Lead Program Manager Representative (PMR)
• Coordinate program issues and concerns with the Regional Maintenance Centers (RMC)
• Assist Program Office in coordinating technical issue resolution and providing liaison between ships, port engineers, Type Commands (TYCOMs), SEA 21, Planning Yards (PYs), PARMs, In-Service Engineering Agents (ISEAs), and support activities
• Assist in design, advance planning, and execution of Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) availabilities
• Assist in monitoring ship change design, planning and execution
• Support conduct of engineering investigations and ship checks
• Assist in tracking, researching, and supporting ILS efforts
• Assemble data provided by RMCs, Naval Support Activity (NSAs), ships, shipyards, PYs, and other waterfront sources for reports to the Program Office
• Create executive summaries, charts, graphs, and other products that convey barge availability status, execution status, and updates to issue resolutions
• Provide technical and management support to resolve planning, design, material, or other issues for ships in availabilities
• Support end of availability actions, including but not limited to, work package closure activities, and message preparation

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Engineering or Scientific discipline AND 10+ years of DoD program/project/engineering experience OR 15+ years of DoD programs/projects/engineering experience in lieu of a degree
• Understanding of Naval Service craft, C/S, HM&E systems, work requirements, availability planning systems, CNO available timelines and procedures
• Experience with Navy Shipboard Production, Maintenance, and Installation
• Experience supporting a DoD Program Office in one or more of the following areas: program analysis, financial analysis, strategic planning, integrated master scheduling, event planning, Total Ownerships Cost, Congressional Affairs, metrics, FMS, contract development and execution, risk management, and/or Quarterly Execution Reviews
• Ability to travel as needed
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Salary at VISTA is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $ to $ (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of VISTA's total compensation package for employees.

We also offer a competitive leave package and a generous benefit plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, and an employer matching 401(k) plan.

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For this position, VISTA will consider only applicants with an active DoD security clearance.

To learn more about VISTA and to apply for this position, please visit our website at  VISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Disability/Veterans Employer.