ProjectTechnical Manager

Join DLBA Naval Architects a division of Leidos Gibbs & Cox the foremost independent firm specializing in naval architecture marine engineering and design across the nation. Were seeking a Technical Program Manager to bolster our team based in Chesapeake VA. The ideal candidate will bring shipyard or design experience guiding our team through challenging highpaced projects. With several intricate design opportunities on the horizon we require a skilled navigator to steer us through these ventures.

Why DLBA

Our team finds inspiration in a myriad of projects from crafting powerful sportfish boats to tackling unconventional challenges for esteemed clients like DARPA.

We thrive on continuous growth fueled by engaging work and a steady stream of diverse demanding projects.

DLBA offers the chance to collaborate with a group lauded for its technical prowess in the small craft industry all while maintaining the closeknit atmosphere of a smaller enterprise backed by the stability of a larger organization.

Location: Highly prefer candidates local to our Chesapeake VA office. Will consider highly qualified candidates who can work out of our Arlington VA office.

Primary Responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Naval Architect or Marine Engineer with extensive design experience and indepth knowledge of the design process specifically related to high speed and small craft. The candidate will be able to provide technical knowledge to interdisciplinary teams supporting complex design projects from the concept design phase through to detailed design for production. With minimal supervision develop technical specifications analysis reports calculations and develop designs to meet Specifications and regulatory body requirements (ABS/RINA/LR/ISO/USCG). Will be responsible for coaching reviewing and delegating work. Capable of developing status reports technical reports documentation and high level briefings. Perform quality assurance reviews of products such as analyses calculations and drawings. The candidate will be able to develop proposals specifications and cost estimates for G&G projects in response to requests received from clients. The candidate will be required to interface with the client and the design to control scope budgets and schedules.

Basic Qualifications.

• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

• Bachelors degree or higher in engineering or a related field.

• Minimum of 12 years experience as a Naval Architect or Marine Engineer with a focus on highspeed and small craft design.

• Proficiency in MS Office suite and industrystandard CAD software (AutoCAD Rhino).

• Strong analytical communication and interpersonal skills.

• Currently practicing knowledge of engineering analyses and ability to mentor others in engineering calculations in elements of small craft design such as structural design calculations propulsion driveline and auxiliary system calculations

• Working knowledge of developing vessel design project schedules and maintaining them for multidisciplinary teams

• Experience managing project/program work scope and change order management

Preferred Qualifications.

• Professional Engineers License.

• Project Management Professional certification.

• Active Secret security clearance.

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.