Overview
This position will provide technical leadership as a certified Level III while supporting program ownership and execution of the [redacted] and 2132 programs. The successful candidate will serve as a key interface between customers, operations, quality, recruiting, and technical personnel to ensure successful execution of shipbuilding, defense, and industrial inspection programs.
The position will be responsible for program performance, customer satisfaction, personnel development, technical compliance, and strategic growth initiatives.
Responsibilities
Program Management
• Manage program staffing, scheduling, resource planning, and customer deliverables.
• Monitor utilization, revenue, margin, and operational performance.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and workforce planning activities.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
Level III Responsibilities
• Serve as a Level III technical resource supporting inspection operations.
• Develop, review, and approve NDT procedures and work instructions.
• Support NAS410 certification and qualification activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to inspection personnel.
• Participate in technical reviews, audits, and corrective action activities.
• Support customer audits and quality system compliance requirements.
Operational Leadership
• Coordinate personnel assignments and deployment activities.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and development of technical personnel.
• Work closely with operations and quality leadership to drive program success.
• Promote safety, quality, delivery, and operational excellence initiatives.
Customer & Business Development
• Serve as a primary customer contact for assigned programs.
• Support proposal development, pricing, and contract negotiations.
• Identify opportunities for organic growth and expanded service offerings.
• Support strategic growth initiatives within Shipbuilding Services and Power & Propulsion.
Skills / Qualifications
Required
• Current NDT Level III certification in one or more methods.
• Minimum 8 years of NDT, shipbuilding, defense, or industrial experience.
• Strong understanding of personnel certification and qualification programs.
• Experience managing projects, personnel, and customer relationships.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Preferred
• Experience supporting Electric Boat, Newport News Shipbuilding, NAVSEA, or related defense programs.
• NAS410 Certification Officer experience.
• Advanced NDT experience (PAUT, UT, VT, MT, PT).
• Program management experience supporting large workforce deployment programs.
• Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience.
