Navy DDG Project Manager

Navy DDG Project Manager (Philadelphia, PA)

Life Cycle Engineering is looking for its next Project Manager in Philadelphia, PA (NSWCPD) to lead a large, multi-year services contract supporting the U.S. Navy on DDG-1000 Class, DDG-51 Flight III, DDG(X), and future large surface combatant/concept platforms' high and low-voltage electrical systems. This position is hybrid with an onsite presence as required. You will own technical execution and business performance across multiple task orders including planning, cost/schedule control, subcontract administration, OEM coordination, shipboard maintenance/repairs, GFP/CAP stewardship, and contractual reporting. You will exercise strong customer engagement with NSWCPD Codes 40/44/50 and cross-functional leadership of engineers, logistics, and OEM partners.

Project Planning & Financial Control

• Plan, allocate, track labor and ODC ceilings, funding, and expenditures across multiple task orders and ACRNs; manage expenditure rates, EACs, and variance analyses; coordinate timely incremental funding and ceiling adjustments.
• Coordinate with Contracts and Finance to ensure compliant execution of funding actions and ceiling modifications.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, CLIN/SLIN structures, and ACRN funding controls; support deliverable quality, schedule adherence, and risk/issue management.

Subcontracts & OEM Oversight

• Scope, price, issue, and administer 100+ POs/subcontracts annually; monitor technical performance, schedule, and QA; lead change management and closeouts.
• Provide oversight of specialized services from electrical OEMs; integrate OEM test results, design changes, and technical recommendations.

Technical/Project Execution

• Coordinate multi-month efforts for obsolescence mitigations, equipment improvements, configuration control, and test/validation activities.
• Coordinate shipboard preventive maintenance and emergent repairs and enforce NAVSEA/shipboard safety and tag-out requirements.
• Facilitate procurement and delivery of incidental materials/equipment aligned to technical direction, QA, and material traceability requirements.

Property & Reporting

• Manage Government Furnished Property (GFP) and Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) per contractual and property-management policies; maintain logs and custody records.
• Lead monthly reporting (technical status, financials, GFP/CAP, risks) and formal reviews; provide stakeholder communications and action-tracking to closure.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• Secret level security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain
• BS in Electrical Engineering from a U.S.-accredited institution
• U.S. citizenship required; Secret clearance or ability to obtain
• 10 years of relevant experience directing projects that include planning, scheduling, and client interfacing; of these, a minimum of 5 years at the Program or Project Management level (concurrent with overall experience acceptable)
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience managing contract/task order ceilings, funding, and expenditures; proficiency with EVM-lite metrics, EACs, and variance/risk control
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel or equivalent tools to develop and maintain complex labor planning, funding, and subcontract tracking models across multiple task orders
• Understanding of U.S. Navy HM&E In-Service Engineering roles/responsibilities; familiarity with SCD/obsolescence policies and shipboard maintenance/safety requirements
• Familiarization with U.S. Navy cybersecurity and software controls requirements (e.g., RMF concepts and associated controls)
• Strong stakeholder management: ability to collaboratively lead complex, multi-activity efforts across LCE, NSWCPD, OEMs, and other subcontractors

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior engineering leadership supporting U.S. Navy programs or projects
• Direct experience with DDG-1000 class HV/LV electrical systems
• Experience with OEM power electronics, medium-voltage gear, and drive systems
• Experience translating OEM design/test artifacts into shipboard work packages and acceptance criteria
• Familiarity with NSWCPD processes, NAVSEA technical authority, and shore/ship test and safety procedures

Physical Demands and Work Expectations

• Regular walking, climbing ladders/stairs, bending, reaching, standing, and prolonged sitting; ability to traverse a shipboard environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively (speak/read/hear/write) and operate standard office/IT equipment.
• Travel up to 10% as required by project needs.

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.


LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way", which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" in Engineering and in many states and local communities in which we work! Learn more below and at .
Mission
Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential.
As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.


Culture
Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success.


Benefits

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families
• Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
• Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
• Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels
• Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code
• Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
• Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep
• Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more...

*Benefits may vary by business unit and location.


Life Cycle Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.