Virginia-Class Block ViiBviii Program Director
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Job Location:
Newport News, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Req ID: 44675
Team: O93 NSSN PROGRAM
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement:Yes 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required:Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start
Meet HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25000 employees including third- fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders HIIs Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. Were the sole designer builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers engineers and software developers to solution architects technical subject matter experts and system users. Anchored in our rich 135-year history we collaborate together at the forefront of technology manufacturing and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
This position is responsible for the preparation and execution of VCS Block VII/VIII including:
- Serving as the companys Attack Submarine Capacity & Long-range Expansion (SCALE) Program lead.
- Preparing construction and value stream for Block VII/VIII design changes
- Leading program management of the VCS design model cutover
The SCALE effort is currently comprised of six sub-teams:
- Supply Base - Develop framework for material procurement to enable SCALE without impeding BV/BVI co-production.
- Contracts - Identify potential contracting structures to enable SCALE execution without impeding BV/BVI co-production
- Technical Authorities - Identify potential expansions of local authority and the procedures that would govern those authorities.
- Systems Integration - Design the processes and systems to independently perform all parts of the value stream including transfer of information with the design yard
- Operations & Facilities - Define manufacturing & assembly plan to execute SCALE. Oversee implementation of SCALE infrastructure projects
- Workforce - Identify SCALE unique workforce development demands and identify potential structures to satisfy said demands.
Main responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement a manufacturing assembly plan to plan procure fabricate construct outsource outfit test certify and deliver an entire Virginia-class submarine.
- Establish engineering planning and construction networks and systems that consumes the entire WBS that enables SUBSAFE and Fly-by Wire URO/URU certification.
- Ensure design build and sustain changes within Block VII/VIII are fully understood and completed within a timeframe the supports program execution.
- Responsible for the safety quality cost and schedule performance for the AOR.
- Participates in the negotiations for design planning and execution contracts and ensures contract changes are incorporated as required.
- Coordinates the preparation of labor and business plans operating budgets and facility utilization plans.
- Acts as primary customer contact for the program activities leading program review sessions with the customer (PMS 450 NAVSEA 08 SUPSHIP-NN Ships force Electric Boat and NRRO) to discuss safety quality cost and schedule performance.
- Ensures continuous improvement and learning is incorporated into the program to accelerate program performance.
- Coordinates value-stream (engineering IPPC SCM MANU etc.) support and program priorities.
- Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules identifies program problems/opportunities and obtains solutions via use of Risk Management program (EROMS).
- Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical manufacturing and administrative areas.
Must Have
Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline plus a minimum of 10 years of applicable progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience OR a Masters degree in a relevant discipline and 8 years of relevant work experience.
Nice to Have
Master in Business Administration
Program Management experience at the major program level preferably a submarine or submarine-related program (or equivalent).
Ability to regularly travel with flexibility to do so on short notice; and
Experience leading complex matters to successful conclusion across multiple stakeholders.
Why HII
We build the worlds most powerful survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas sky land space and cyber. HIIs diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll find a supportive and welcoming environment competitive benefits and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - its an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical prescription drug dental and vision plan choices on-site health centers tele-medicine wellness resources employee assistance programs savings plan options (401K) financial education and planning tools life insurance tuition reimbursement employee discounts early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin physical or mental disability age or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally you may also call 1- for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Program Management
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Addiction Counseling
