Deputy Program Manager - RATT

Deputy Program Manager

Life Cycle Engineering has a contingent opening for a Deputy Program Manager, supporting services for the Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT). The RATT Deputy Program Manager (DPM) will assist the Program Manager in the daily execution of the contract and will act on the Program Manager's behalf in their absence, balancing a workforce of six specialized visit teams and one ORCA team that conduct simultaneous engagements across CONUS and OCONUS fleet concentration areas. The DPM is responsible for overseeing the coordination, scheduling, and execution of RATT and ORCA ship visits and ensuring the efficient use of resources to meet all PWS requirements. This contract has a contingent start of September 2026.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship required
• Active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance required (Security clearance eligibility may be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Oversee coordination, scheduling, and execution of RATT and ORCA ship visits across all seven teams, ensuring visit plans are supportable and executable.
• Supervise the development and de-confliction of the team employment schedule, directing the Project Planner in maintaining the 90-day rolling master schedule.
• Ensure geographic grouping of ship visits to minimize ODC expenditures, and review Cost Visit Estimates prior to PM approval and COR/TA submission.
• Monitor resource utilization to sustain a consistent level of effort across the period of performance.
• Organize and execute the annual Standardization Conference (STANCO).
• Ensure workforce compliance with security, training, and access requirements, including tracking of periodic system re-authorizations.
• Support preparation and on-time submission of contract deliverables

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in managing federal Government service contracts, with a focus on Navy ship maintenance, training, or operations.
• Demonstrated experience in a supervisory or management role, with strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience with Navy maintenance/training staff (e.g., Immediate Superior In Command (ISIC), Type Commander (TYCOM), or Afloat Training Group).
• In-depth knowledge of Navy shipboard operations, maintenance processes, and personnel management.
• Proven ability to manage schedules, resources, and personnel across multiple geographic locations.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is preferred.

Preferred Education, Skills and/or Experience:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Senior Navy shipboard leadership experience (e.g., Department Head or Chief Engineer tour).
• Working knowledge of Navy ship depot-level maintenance processes.
• Experience preparing and presenting program reviews to Government stakeholders (COR, TYCOM staff).

Physical Demands and Expectations:

• Ability to work in an industrial shipboard/shipyard environment, climb shipboard ladders and wear all required safety equipment.
• Able to lift (up to 50lb), carry, and transport heavy equipment and materials required. Able to meet U.S. Navy shiprider requirements
• Must be willing to travel up to 40% of the year to CONUS/OCONUS locations.
• Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment.

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 (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

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.

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.