Job Description

There’s never been a better time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for cutting-edge naval technology grows, General Dynamics Electric Boat is at the forefront—designing, building, and maintaining the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical, supporting the U.S. Navy and strengthening national security.

Department 411 – Life Cycle Support Programs

Life Cycle Support Programs is the program office for the Hull Planning Yard. In this capacity we are responsible for administering both the OMNIBUS and Spare Parts BOA contracts that provide life cycle support for all active-duty submarine classes. We oversee tasking to design system updates and upgrades, maintain configuration control, provide Integrated Logistics Support documentation, kit and manufacture shipboard alteration packages as well as deliver spare parts to the naval supply system.

As a D411 Fleet Material Support & Logistics Program Representative, you will manage a variety of tasks associated with material support for active duty U.S. Navy submarine Ship Alterations. This cross-functional role collaborates with Finance, Purchasing, Planning, Design, Engineering, Manufacturing Trades, related Program Office roles, as well as groups outside the company such as our vendors and our customer.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive cost control, strategic planning & scheduling, and execute projects for various U.S. Navy customers
• Collaborate with materials management, planning, engineering, and other EB departments to generate shop orders, work orders, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, etc
• Manage and accelerate the ship alteration material kit procurement process from start to finish
• Act as a liaison with internal stakeholders and external customers
• Occasional travel is required, including Washington Engineering Office in Washington DC, vendor locations, and off-site EB locations

The successful candidate for this position must possess strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, and project management skills. This individual must have the ability to communicate professionally, developing and maintaining an excellent relationship with EB management and the customer.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• 2+ years of experience with project management, planning, supply chain, or logistics

Preferred:

• Associates degree or higher in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Logistics, Project Management, or related field
• Ability to interpret drawings
• Experience supporting shipyard operations/construction
• Experience working with U.S. Navy or DoD

Skills

• Strong computer skills, especially in Excel, Power Point, MRP II, Oracle, Electronic Desktop, JIRA, SPARS
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, and willingness to learn
• Ability to function independently without significant oversight