Package Design Manager jobs in Chesapeake, VA

Responsibilities

NOBLIS MSD has an opening in Norfolk, VA for a non-nuclear surface ship subject matter expert, as an Availability Work Package Manager. The AWPM will provide analysis and recommendations and support to Fleet Maintenance & Industrial Management, Systems Engineering, and Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) initiatives.  The position requires the employee to plan non-nuclear, US Navy Maintenance and Modernization Availabilities with regard to schedule, cost, content and technical considerations, assess and report risks to availability schedule and cost; and provide expert advice to Senior Navy Leadership at the Type Commander level for pragmatic decision making.

In this role, the Availability Work Package Manager will:

• Apply technical expertise, practical engineering judgment, and business acumen to the research, development, and design of life cycle maintenance & modernization for non-nuclear surface ships
• Provide analysis and recommendation to provide direct support for Fleet Maintenance & Industrial Management, Systems Engineering and QA/QC initiatives
• Monitor the progress of Mandatory Technical Requirements (MTRs) upon AWP turnover from SURFMEPP.
• Support depot level availability duration studies to ensure that corrective maintenance and life cycle maintenance impacts are understood.
• Provide analyses and reports to maintenance and modernization stakeholders.
• Plan and participate in meetings and events to include: TYCOM depot level availability planning conferences, Life Cycle Planning Conferences, Mid-Cycle reviews, AWP turnover meetings, Integrated Project Team Development (IPTD) meetings, AWP close-out meetings, Surface Team One Knowledge Sharing Network forums, milestone meetings for advanced planning, and CNO availability work planning meetings including A-410 meetings and events.
• Provide an After Action Report (AAR) for each event. 
• Research, create and brief programmatic and technical white papers addressing top attention items up to the Flag/SES level
• Assist in Risk Management (RSKM) and program reviews, IPTs, working groups for naval programs.
• A working knowledge of current Fleet maintenance procedures associated with published Navy directives, including the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 3 years' experience or Associate's degree 6 years' experience or HS diploma 9 years' relevant experience 
• Experience in Fleet shipboard maintenance.
• Uniformed or Civil Service, or Industrial experience in the planning / execution of Naval Ship Maintenance Availabilities. 
• Candidate must have an active security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Use the Microsoft Office suite of products proficiently, especially Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and great customer interaction

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Explanation

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Salary at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and are based on full time status. Part time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements), and is just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package for employees.

Posted Salary Range

Equal Employment Opportunity

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.