Project Manager Test & Evaluation of Unmanned Maritime Systems Secret Clearance

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• Salary Range - $110000 to 160000
• Clearance - A successful candidate must have an active Secret clearance to be considered.
• Location - Naval Base Ventura County Port Hueneme CA (This is not a remote position)
• Benefits - Best-in-class benefits program including medical dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.

Project Manager Test & Evaluation of Unmanned Maritime Systems

Position Description: DAWSON is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the U.S. Navys Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (XLUUV) Test and Evaluation (T&E) program at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Port Hueneme.

This position supports the NAVFAC Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (EXWC) in planning and executing shore-side waterfront and offshore activities associated with the Governments evaluation of prototype unmanned submarine systems. The Project Manager will lead contractor efforts supporting vehicle preparation test event coordination logistics and operational support for XLUUV testing.

The role requires close coordination with NAVFAC EXWC and In-Service Engineering Activity (ISEA) teams and other Navy stakeholders as well as oversight of technical personnel vendors and operational support services required to execute test events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan manage and execute contract tasking supporting XLUUV test and evaluation activities.
• Develop and manage project schedules Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and project execution plans supporting T&E activities.
• Coordinate XLUUV vehicle preparation and operational readiness activities supporting test events at NBVC and surrounding test ranges.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders to support test planning execution and operational readiness activities.
• Coordinate waterfront and maritime operations including launch and recovery operations crane lifts rigging activities and vessel support.
• Manage logistics and vendor coordination for test operations including crane services fabrication support marine services shipping and equipment procurement.
• Oversee contractor personnel supporting maintenance troubleshooting and technical support of XLUUV systems and associated equipment.
• Manage contractor personnel and vendors supporting waterfront and offshore test operations.
• Ensure compliance with NAVFAC safety standards weight handling requirements and waterfront operational procedures including coordination with installation crane safety offices.
• Participate in and lead bi-weekly teleconferences program reviews and technical coordination meetings with Government leadership.
• Serve as the primary interface between the contractor team and Government stakeholders including NAVFAC EXWC PMS 406 and ISEA organizations.
• Support development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operational documentation based on lessons learned during test operations.
• Ensure all activities are executed in accordance with the contract Performance Work Statement (PWS) applicable Navy policies and established contract management procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Marine Systems Program Management or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Must have at least an active Secret Clearance
• 10 years of experience managing technical or operational projects supporting the U.S. Navy or Department of Defense programs.
• Experience supporting test and evaluation programs maritime operations or waterfront activities.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex technical activities across multiple stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Experience managing project schedules budgets and task execution in a government contract environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to prepare technical reports and brief Government leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting unmanned maritime systems autonomous platforms or undersea systems.
• Familiarity with NAVFAC waterfront operations.
• Experience supporting marine operations vessel operations or test range activities.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.

• Familiarity in maritime and waterfront operational environments.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications external candidates will be given consideration.

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