Submarine PPEA Analyst

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About the role

NSWCPD is seeking an experienced U.S. Navy submarine senior enlisted or civilian submarine system maintenance technician to provide technical, logistical, and administrative assistance to the Submarine Propulsion Plant Engineering Activity (SUB PPEA). The ideal candidate will leverage hands-on experience to bring an operational perspective supporting critical fleet modernization, maintenance, and support efforts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical discipline coordinator and primary point of contact for submarine non-reactor propulsion plant engineering issues.
• Assist in the development and delivery of high-level presentations, briefings, and reports on program status, system health, and engineering issues for Program Offices and other external organizations.
• Act as the logistics point of contact for the development and prosecution of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), technical referrals, and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) cases, including supporting the integration of logistics changes and incorporating drawing modifications (SCDs) into existing engineering drawings.
• Assist the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) with the drafting, processing, and dissemination of critical information to the Fleet and other agencies via Naval Messages, ISEA Advisories, and technical notices.
• Support the processing and dissemination of incoming Fleet feedback and emergent issues, including Casualty Reports (CASREPs), Liaison Action Requests (LARs), and Departures from Specification (DFS) for review by NSWCPD Code 24.
• Assist System Health Data Management & System Health Analysis of submarine non-reactor propulsion plant system and component health information across all classes of submarines.
• Assist NSWCPD with the development, modification, and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other internal processes, including the creation of detailed process maps.
• Develop and maintain status/issue-tracking documentation, dashboards, and performance metrics to provide visibility into ongoing engineering and logistics actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or Maritime Academy.
• Seven (7) years of experience with U.S. Navy submarine propulsion plants, including steam cycle system design, repair, installation, modification, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing.
• Must be a former U.S. Navy submariner or civilian submarine maintenance technician.
• Strong understanding of submarine operations and maintenance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills.
• High comfort level working with and around all military/organizational levels, clients, customers, suppliers, and visitors.
• Must be highly reliable and demonstrate personal initiative to operate in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior NAVSEA activity experience.
• Experience as a Main Propulsion Assistant (MPA).
• Understanding of the ECP process.
• Experience with the Submarine Maintenance Monitoring Information System (SMMIS) and Advanced Technical Information System (ATIS).
• Experience using eForms, eDFS, eTracker, and eAARTS.
• Familiarity with NSWC Corona reliability data sites, utilizing SIPRNet for classified communications and data handling, and handling CUI or U-NNPI information.

Work Environment

• Professional office environment.
• Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
• Regularly required to talk or hear; excellent listening skills are essential.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

Schedule

• Typical workday is eight hours in length with some flexibility allowed, subject to supervisor concurrence.
• Attendance at prescheduled mandatory meetings is required.
• Must be available during core work hours as determined by contract/location and account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain full-time status.
• Telework may be allowed up to 100% (fully remote) depending on customer requirements and the employee’s location and experience.
• Ability to travel within the continental United States (CONUS); travel up to 10% may be required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Military leave and bereavement leave.
• 401k / retirement savings plan.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
• Basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products.
• Employee assistance plan (EAP).
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Discretionary annual bonus.