Senior Project Manager

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Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!

Job Description

The A1B Power Plant Electrical Systems unit is looking for an experienced and motivated project manager to enable the success of multiple electrical system design efforts to be installed on the Navy's new nuclear-powered battleship (BBGN) and FORD Class aircraft carriers. The team currently provides technical oversight of the A1B Propulsion and Reactor Engineering Planning Yard (PREPY) at Newport News Shipbuilding. The team is involved in the design and qualification of multiple surface ship propulsion plant and electric plant systems and components. The project manager would be integral to the unit's ability to synchronize resources and manage risk across multiple concurrent design efforts. This is a unique and challenging role that will require both strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills; must be willing to engage with a wide range of stakeholders between NNL, Newport News Shipbuilding, Naval Reactors, BPMI, and multiple program vendors.

This position allows for some amount of work from home and some amount of travel subject to business needs of the unit.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Project scheduling experience
• Demonstrated ability to align stakeholders to deliver complex project deliverables
• Strong technical background or experience in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Experience with initiating, planning, and executing projects
• Experience managing project risk to deliver projects on-time and under budget
• Prior Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program work experience
• Effective communication skills and confidence in public speaking or presenting
• Demonstrated ability to work on diverse team developing complex technical products

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range
$86,100.00 - $134,600.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards, satellite, and vendor locations.

For more than 75 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

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