Job DescriptionJoin our team supporting the DDG 1000 program as a key on‑site representative in San Diego, California. In this role, you’ll help ensure seamless execution of contracted work by bridging communication between the Navy customer, our Planning Yard teams, and partner organizations. This role reports to the DDG 1000 Waterfront Execution Manager in Brunswick, Maine, and offers the opportunity to work on one of the Navy’s most advanced ship classes while influencing performance, quality, and long-term support strategies.
What you'll do:
Project Execution
- Serve as the primary on‑site liaison between the Planning Yard and Navy customer for DDG 1000 class activities.
- Ensure contract requirements are delivered to standard as outlined in the BIW BOS and DDG 1000 contract.
- Align priorities and milestones across internal teams, Navy stakeholders, and vendors to keep cost and schedule performance on track.
- Support requests for proposals and internal technical and program reviews.
- Travel occasionally (typically 1–2 weeks at a time) for program reviews, conferences, and project-related meetings.
Collaboration & Communication
- Identify and help resolve potential execution challenges by partnering with engineering, design, and program teams.
- Build strong, positive relationships with Navy counterparts and Planning Yard teams to support issue resolution and identify growth opportunities.
- Provide clear, data-driven updates and status reports to leadership and stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement
- Promote BIW Business Operating System (BOS) principles to enhance productivity.
- Recommend and support process improvements that strengthen safety, quality, and cost efficiency.
Required/Preferred Education/Training
- Associate degree in a technical or business discipline and/or 10 years of experience related to surface combatant design, construction, repair, or alteration required.
It is highly recommended that your resume and job application be thorough and up-to-date, and that they speak to the requested skills & abilities.
Required/Preferred Experience
- Minimum 10 years combined experience in Marine Engineering or Design, Navy or Fleet lifecycle support focused on maintenance and repair.
- Familiarity with Planning Yard operations preferred.
- Experience with DDG 1000 class ships and Navy waterfront maintenance environments preferred.
- Strong communication, analytical, interpersonal, and computer skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business communication tools.
- Proven ability to manage shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
- Leadership skills and the ability to foster teamwork preferred.
This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration, and you must be able to obtain an interim security clearance within the first 45 days of hire. For more information regarding the security clearance process, please visit Investigations & Clearance Process (dcsa.mil).
