Deputy Program Manager - RATT

Position Summary

Lifecycle 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).

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.
• Maintain 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.
• Prioritize 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.
• Able to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance.
• Able to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment.

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...

About the Company

Lifecycle 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!