Program Rep - Platform Systems Engineering

Electric Boats$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required
  • Minimum of three years of work experience at EB required
  • Bachelors of Science or higher preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
  • Experience with EB business systems like PowerBI is a plus
  • Ability to analyze data and present actionable recommendations

Responsibilities

  • Manage government furnished information and technical requirements
  • Assist Task Leads with task management
  • Update and maintain integrated product schedules
  • Analyze department overhead spending and recommend improvements
  • Coordinate department hiring plans
  • Track and plan training for employee development
  • Develop and assess performance metrics
  • Support the department surveillance program

Benefits

  • Opportunity for broad understanding of engineering and business processes
  • Exposure to various programs and stakeholders
  • Tailored assignments for personal development
  • Growth opportunities within a dynamic environment
Full Job Description
Overview

The Platform Systems Engineering department (D417) plays a critical role in the development of a submarine by driving cross-discipline technical integration and optimization across the platform. The department supports a wide portfolio of programs including VIRGINIA Class, COLUMBIA Class, Subsea and Seabed Warfare, and future submarine classes.  The department also leads and contributes to payload and Special Operations Forces integration efforts, as well as other systems engineering initiatives across the company.

 

D417 is currently seeking a Program Representative to assist the manager, supervisors, and engineering teams in executing the department mission. This role focuses on organizing, coordinating, and supporting non‑technical elements of engineering and program execution activities.

 

Specific responsibilities may include:

  • Managing government furnished information (GFI), technical requirements, and purchase orders
  • Assisting Task Leads with task management responsibilities
  • Updating and maintaining integrated product schedules
  • Analyzing department overhead spending and making recommendations to leadership
  • Coordinating department hiring plans and execution
  • Tracking and planning training to support employee development and address department skills gaps
  • Developing, tracking, and assessing performance metrics
  • Supporting the department surveillance program
  • Working with and providing assistance/backup to the directorate program rep

 

Assignments will be tailored to the selected applicant’s experience, skill set, and professional goals, as well as the evolving needs of the department.

 

This position provides an opportunity to develop a broad understanding of EB’s engineering, business processes, and program management practices.  It offers exposure to a wide range of programs, stakeholders, and leaders, making it a strong fit for an individual looking for growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Required:

  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Minimum of three years of work experience at EB is required (current or past)

Preferred: 

  • Bachelors of Science or higher 
Skills

Skills:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with, or the ability to learn, EB business systems such as PowerBI, iCIMS, etc.
  • Ability to analyze data and present clear, actionable recommendations to leadership
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

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