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Huntington Ingalls Industries CVN SHIP TEST MANAGER - ENGINEER SYSTEM TEST 5 in Newport News, Virginia
CVN SHIP TEST MANAGER - ENGINEER SYSTEM TEST 5
Location:
Newport News, Virginia, United States
Date: Apr 11, 2024
Req ID: 37107
Team: E25 TEST ENGINEERING
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Clearance Required: Yes- Final Clearance Required to Start
Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With 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. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, 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 Role
The Ship Test Manager (STM) represents the Director of Test Engineering, and works with the functional area managers to administer the Test and Work Control programs for the assigned contract. The STM provides proactive leadership and presence in all aspects of the contract, and ensures that all E25 contractual requirements are fulfilled. The STM position will have extended work hours and on-demand weekend coverage during major ship key events.
Job specific duties include but are not limited to:
• Serve as the single point of contact for external (SOS, AIRLANT, NNRO, NAVSEA, SF) and internal customers (Project, Construction,
Finance, Contracts, Engineering and nuclear test departments)
• Manage the resolution of programmatic and technical problems
• Initiate, develop and execute test management plans and strategies
• Ensure consistency, continuity and work flow integration of all Test Engineering products
• Drive E25 financial performance as Cost Account Manager (CAM)
o Synchronize the department’s Labor Resource Management (LRM) forecast
o Manage charging efforts for the department, including Ticket/JO create and charging disputes
• Manage and report program performance metrics, including:
o Test Progress Curves
o Key Event Reports
o Test Engineering Report/Highlights
o Test writing, test conduct and final test approvals and package completion
o Test Status Data Base (TSDB)
o Work Package checkpoints
• Manage the change order (FMR and HMR) and scoping process for E25
• Review contracts and specifications for test requirements and produce divisional CDRL’s including completion letters
• Assist in the planning and execution of Sea Trials
Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints. Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for completing systems. Coordinates integrated testing activities. Reviews and evaluates test requirements to insure completeness of test program. Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations.
Must Have
An ABET Bachelor’s Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience
Master’s Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience;
Ph.D. and 9 years of experience.
Nice to Have
Significant project management experience and the ability to interface with multiple internal and external (government) customers and stakeholders. The nature of the role needs a working level knowledge of Test and Work Control products and procedures, including the tools used for management and reporting.
Why HII
We 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.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.