Program Manager I

ATI builds and manages collaborations that conducts research and development of new technologies to solve our nation's most pressing challenges. Our collaborations are custom-built teams of organizations from industry and academia that develop novel technologies for the federal government. Traditionally, these processes are complicated and burdensome. That's where ATI comes in. We simplify and streamline processes to make it all work. When you work at ATI, you become a part of something larger than yourself. Our collective work - no matter what department or division you work in - ultimately enables the warfighter, saves lives, and diversifies the industrial base. At our core, ATI is a service organization. We are in service to others; it's what we do, and it's who we are.

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We offer a hybrid schedule (in-office & remote/work from home) or an onsite schedule and flexible hours. Candidates will need to reside near Charleston, SC to ensure work site flexibility.

Position Description
Serves as the Technical Director (TD) for the Naval Shipbuilding and Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence (NSAM CoE), a program within the Naval Technologies Division. The TD will provide key management and programmatic support to accomplish the core mission of identifying, developing, and transitioning advanced shipbuilding and manufacturing technology to U.S. shipbuilders and other relevant defense industry. The TD provides technical assessments and recommendations on specific shipbuilding and other naval related technologies as required by the Government. The TD is a key part of the program efforts to develop and maintain working relationships and technical interchanges with shipyards and/or other relevant industries, with a focus on facilitating technology transfer to the nation's shipyards and other defense industries. The TD is intimately involved in the program's efforts to reduce the cost and time to build and repair the key naval platforms that are identified in the government sponsor's Program-directed Investment Strategy.

Essential Functions:
With only occasional guidance needed from the Executive Director or Division Lead, responsible for the NSAM CoE's project development activities. Provides technical, programmatic, and financial oversight and guidance to the various project teams in executing a diverse R&D portfolio.

• Assures that project management and technical oversight activities are performing satisfactorily.
• Provides technical assessments and recommendations on specific shipbuilding and other naval related technologies.
• Researches and assesses technical/technology advancements in related ManTech focus areas. Includes identifying novel solutions/industry members in support of the Navy's investment strategy
• Attends and participates in meetings dealing with the operations and management of the NSAM CoE, outreach conferences and symposia, strategic planning activities and any other meetings as needed.
• Assists NSAM CoE technical staff in developing/preparing the project Statement of Work, establishing project deliverables, completion criteria and Go/No-Go metrics, as as other sponsor-directed deliverables.
• Participates in selected project kickoff meetings, quarterly reviews, and periodic project update teleconferences.
• Assists NSAM COE Executive Director and Deputy Director in personnel and resource allocations.
• Interacts daily with the Division and NSAM CoE staff, contracts personnel and financial personnel.
• Travels and participates in ManTech Conferences/Workshops as directed by the NSAM CoE government sponsor. The events vary, but typically includes the Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC), ShipTech, NSRP All Panel Meeting and other approved conferences/workshops. The government sponsor may also direct participation/ attendance at other National and International Technology Trade Shows.
  

Additional Responsibilities:

• Review technical deliverables and external project presentations as needed.
• Travel and participate in meetings in support of Project Development and Management efforts. Typically, these meetings include future FY planning meetings at specific shipyards and industrial facilities; project kickoff and coordination meetings, final project reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A technical BS degree in Engineering, Science or a related field from an accredited university plus five years relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing technology development programs required. An advanced degree highly preferred. Additional years of relevant experience in program development and management highly preferred.
• A thorough understanding of advanced manufacturing technologies with the ability to recognize areas of manufacturing needs and evaluate potential solutions related to the Naval Research Enterprise required. Experience with digital manufacturing associated with digital twin/thread processes highly preferred.
• Experience in identifying technology needs and understanding of technology transition/implementation processes required. Experience working with Navy and/or Marine Corps commands/program offices preferred.
• Strong computer skills including Excel skills, MS Office Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project desired. MS Access experience a plus.
• Some technology focus areas include: (experience)
  
  • Design for Producibility/Design for Manufacturability
  • Model-based tools/processes, and approaches to optimize producibility in a digital manufacturing ecosystem
  • Intelligent manufacturing planning and factory execution
  • Elimination of inefficiencies in design optimization, material usage, labor utilization, work flow, by utilization of automation and robotics
  • Modeling and Simulation technologies
  • Inspection technologies, such as digital radiography, ultrasonic inspections, etc.
  
  
• Must be either a U.S. Citizen by birth or naturalization.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain DoD SECRET clearance and successfully pass a background check to access sensitive information and automated systems.
• Must successfully pass a background to access sensitive information and automated systems.
• This position is subject to a background check that includes a review of credit and criminal records. In reviewing an applicant's criminal history, the company will consider prior criminal convictions that have a relationship to the job duties and responsibilities of the position. The company considers the nature of the crime, the time that has elapsed since the crime and the job duties for the position at issue in making an individualized determination. Individuals may be excluded when the company determines, based on the above factors, that hiring, transferring or promoting the applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees or its customers and vendors.
• If you are a qualified candidate, we encourage you to apply even if you have a prior criminal conviction(s). Convictions will not automatically disqualify the candidate, However, conviction(s) will be considered and balanced against the age of the candidate at the time of the offense, time elapsed since the offense, type of offense, potential impacts of such on the work environment, sensitivity of the position(s) available/sought, and similar independent factors relevant to the employment requirements at ATI.

Physical Efforts
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular physical activity to include walking, bending, stooping, reaching, standing and prolonged sitting.

Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment.

Must be able to occasionally move/lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment
This position is located in an air-conditioned, environmentally controlled atmosphere.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ATI is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and all other protected classes.

Apply at ATI.ORG; we only accept applications submitted through our applicant tracking system.

If you require accommodations to complete this application, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. Anticipated salary is in range commensurate with education and experience:
$110,000 - $120,000


ATI has been named "Best Places to Work in SC" from 2017 - 2025.

This is a full-time opportunity with benefits


ATI provides Medical, Dental and Vision Plan options

Flexible Spending Accounts, including health and dependent care accounts

403B Retirement Savings plan with a very competitive company contribution

Personal time-off (pre-loaded & accrued) plus 12 paid holiday-days


Life Insurance paid by ATI


Paid Parental Leave

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage paid by ATI

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program


Flexible work schedules

ATI's standard business hours are Monday-Friday, between 8 AM - 5 PM.