Program Representative
About the role
In today’s rapidly evolving geopolitical environment, the U.S. Navy’s need for VIRGINIA Class Submarines continues to grow. Achieving the goal of delivering two VIRGINIA Class ships per year requires strong leadership, clear communication, and seamless coordination across programs. This role within the VIRGINIA Class Business Office is highly visible and critical to program success. The selected candidate will serve as a key contributor responsible for developing high‑quality, accurate, and timely briefing materials that support internal leadership and government stakeholders. You will also play a vital role in evaluating program commitments, assessing their completeness and accuracy, and determining their worthiness, as well as supporting open commitments.
Responsibilities
- Develop compelling, accurate briefing content to support VIRGINIA Program leadership and government engagements
- Review and evaluate program commitments to determine completeness, quality, and readiness for government delivery
- Maintain alignment across stakeholders to ensure messaging, commitments, and deliverables reflect VIRGINIA Program priorities
- Communicate clearly and proactively to keep Program Leadership informed of emerging needs, gaps, and risks
- Engage with all levels of management to gather technical and business data, report progress, validate commitments, and seek as well as provide support from functional organizations
- Engagement will be required across waterfront organizations including, but not limited to: Planning, Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Test, Contracts, Finance, Ship’s Force, SUPSHIP Groton, and PMS450
Requirements
- College Degree (BS) in Business, Finance, or Economics
- 3+ years of experience in Engineering, Program Management, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance OR 5+ years of shipyard experience OR 5+ years of Military experience
Qualifications
- Preferred BS in Engineering
- 3+ Years of Electric Boat Project management experience
- Previous Professional Rotations or shipyard leadership experience
- Established working knowledge of EB Business Systems Operations and Government relationships
Skills
- Uphold Electric Boat’s Core Values and hold others accountable to do the same
- Desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Motivation to drive collaboration across multiple organizations both internally and externally
- Proven ability to solve problems independently and work collaboratively with teammates
- Well-developed communication (verbally and written), organizational, and time management skills