DEPUTY SHIP DESIGN MANAGER, CARRIERS (ENGINEER 4)

Req ID: 48300 Team: E49 CVN 21 PRD MDL MGT Entity: Newport News ShipbuildingUS Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-TimeShift: 1st Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirements: No Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start ​Salary Range: $124,000.00 to $153,000.00The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted rangeMeet HII’s Newport News ShipbuildingWith more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.The RoleThe Aircraft Carrier Engineering (ACE) Division is hiring a Deputy Ship Design Manager (dSDM) for New Construction Carriers.Major job focus areas:• Plan and ensure adherence to overall schedule with engineering products such as product model files, drawings, diagrams, Inspection Reports, scopes, liabilities, and other support products• Coordinate processing and tracking of Deviations from Specification, contract data deliverables, and evaluations of proposed changes• Oversee solutions to resolve issues and concerns within the contract that have engineering involvement; facilitate cross-department communications and problem resolution.• Serve as an engineering representative for the division as needed, attending meetings such as Plan of the Week, construction/planning agendas, technical issues meetings, recurring project and quality reviews, Operations Control Center (OCC) reviews, and kickoffs for new work• Directly interface with government customers at all phases of work, from initial tasking to managing change• Review and coordinate implementation of all changes under the contract. This could include FMR/HMR changes, GFI updates, deliverables, key events, Schedule A & C, change orders, cost improvement initiatives, obsolescence, and trades requests• Oversee development and implementation of new engineering processes under a contract. Review existing processes for update as needed. Drive continuous improvement for the engineering products and processes.• Review and report on engineering progress on the contract with program office and other company leadership. Monitor departmental staffing, budget, and earned-value management system (EVMS) performance. Support any Program initiatives when requested.• Lead and support reviews of technical specifications (Contract, letters, ships specifications) to ensure NNS processes and procedures meet the contract technical requirements.We’ll want to make you have the following:• Familiarity with NNS New Construction processes, Ford-class Ship Specifications, and general US Navy ship construction, repair, and modernization specifications and processes• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with engineering products such as drawings, scopes, inspection reports, material procurement, departures from specification, work deferral requests, contract data requirements, and technical variance documents• A willingness to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders in a professional capacity to achieve outcomes beneficial to NNS and our government customers Must HaveBachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.Nice to HaveThe ideal candidate will possess the following:Demonstrated project management skills and certifications such as PMPWaterfront engineering experiencePrevious experience interfacing with the Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SOS), NAVSEA05, and Program Executive Office for CarriersPrior experience processing and implementing government change products such as Field Modification Requests (FMR’s) and Headquarters Modification Requests (HMR’s)Prior experience scheduling drawing products and other engineering outputWhy HIIWe build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.Additionally, you may also call View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.​