Qualifications
Education/Experience: Must have a bachelor’s degree or five plus years of experience in shipboard testing, reviewing test procedures, performing test validation, verifying pre-requisites, and documentation into deliverable test reports. Three or more years of experience in commercial or government contracts, experience in shipbuilding, testing and delivery of US Military Ships preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Civilian or Military experience in the C5ISRISR field preferred. Experience developing test procedures using ABS NVR highly desired. Must possess troubleshooting skills and experience. Must be able to quickly understand basic system operation, and integration with C5ISRISR systems. Must be able to understand troubleshooting procedures and provide solutions. Experience with integration of a test program into Program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), starting with design through fabrication, construction, and delivery preferred.
Skills: Intermediate level Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook experience. Working knowledge of various web-based design and collaboration tools desired. Ability to read and understand drawings, tech manuals and other documents to understand the operational requirements of systems and equipment. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, Company policies/procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to interpret contract requirements, specifications, and drawings into a comprehensive test program. Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines. Ability to effectively present information, brief presentations and respond to questions from senior management, employees, government officials and the public. Effective written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to forge and sustain outstanding client-relationships while managing multiple work streams. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment and have an attention to detail. Ability to work both independently and as part of the project team while exercising diplomacy and tact. Ability to rapidly obtain, sort, filter, and analyze large volumes of data for distillation into high-level reports.
Behavioral Attributes: Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. Integrity, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and multi-tasking. Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.
Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the environment is low to moderate, such as in an office environment.
Physical Activity/Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
This job will operate in multiple environments, including a professional office environment, and Shipboard during the production, outfit, test, and delivery phases of each Ship. Employees must be able to work in a ship production environment, including climbing, entering tanks and voids, etc., in all weather conditions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
