Systems Consultant/Engineering Manager jobs in Suffolk, VA

We are searching for a mission-driven professional with an Active SECRET clearance to become our US Navy Code 251 / Code 252 and Army Watercraft Modernization Program Manager / Project Manager II in Fort Eustis, VA or Philadelphia, PA.

As Program Manager / Project Manager II you will:

• Provide Programmatic support services to the US Navy Code 251 / Code 252 and Army Watercraft Modernization Programs
• Receive robust benefits package that includes our
• Join a team of dedicated professionals who care about the quality of our product
• Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.

A week in the life of an US Navy Code 251 / Code 252 and Army Watercraft Modernization Program Manager / Project Manager II:

• Provide on-site coordination, engineering, technical, metrics, and program management support to US Navy and US Army Surface Ship Programs including attendance at production and status meetings providing remote and local in-service support.
• Provide engineering and technical services required for Code 251 and Code 252, which are required for DDG MOD, DDG Tech Refresh and MACHALT installations.
• Support Technical Refresh and System Modernization programs for alterations and installations (AITs, SHIPALTs, etc.) of various HM&E systems including Machinery Control Systems, Fuel Control Systems, Damage Control Systems, Integrated Bridge Navigation System, Navigation, Auxiliary, etc.
• Provide configuration, testing, training support and assessments of HM&E systems aboard AS, CG, CVN, DDG, FFG, LCC, LCS, LHA, LHD, LPD, LSD, MCM, and other U.S. Navy, and U.S. Army ship and vessel classes.
• Support shall include on-site coordination, logistics, metrics, and program support on-site at various shipyards, and Naval Stations in San Diego, CA, Norfolk, VA, Portland, OR, Mayport, FL, Seattle, WA, Honolulu, HI, Everett, WA, Yokosuka, Japan, Yokohama, Japan, Sasebo, Japan, and Rota, Spain areas.
• Provide engineering support including design, testing, data analysis and procedure development for HM&E equipment and systems.
• Support the Government In Service Engineering Agents (ISEAs) with all applicable DDG MOD, DDG Tech Refresh, MACHALT, and ISEA test procedures through HM&E Sea Trials on all ship availabilities.

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100 locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

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• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
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• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

• Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering, a Master of Business Administration or current PMP certification
• Seven (7) years of professional experience in program/project management.
• Prior experience with either US Navy Surface Ship or US Army Watercraft Modernization programs and the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP).
• Previous experience providing On-Site Representative (OSR) support and attending shipyard production meetings/conducting ship checks.