The COLUMBIA Program is Electric Boat's most important program and the successful candidate can be part of the team that leads it! The COLUMBIA S1B Program needs exceptional people that can drive design and engineering to be focused on cost and schedule while maintaining a safe, quality focused program management environment.
In the S1B Program Office, the successful candidate will be responsible for management oversight of the COLUMBIA S1B Design Program. The successful candidates will communicate with contract leads, technical leads, engineering disciplines, design supervision, program finance, purchasing leads, Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) and NAVSEA as needed to support and manage selected aspects of the program. This may include managing program funding, oversight of annual program work planning and estimate processes, oversight of technical work, management of the program schedule, and coordinating responses to emergent design issues. These roles require an understanding of government contracts, project management, and Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics. Frequent communication with NNL and NAVSEA stakeholders and program management is required.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- S1B Design Program Office POC for tactical PO 145185 administration and performance
- Understand and make key decisions to manage schedules, programmatic budgets, priority, need dates, and drive engineering/design to issue technical products on time and under budget
- Manage/coordinate responses to emergent program specific design issues and drive the team to a timely solution
- Frequent communication with NNL and NAVSEA stakeholders and program management
- Review of engineering statements of work for purchase order compliance
- Work with Construction Span Reduction Stakeholders to facilitate PO 145185 source of funding authorizations when applicable
- Work with Planning to manage the program Artemis schedule together with Finance
- Coordinate and manage the program manpower plan with Finance
- Prepare reports and presentations for Program Reviews and other customer interactions
- Some travel may be required
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering/technical, Finance or Management field
- Active DOD Secret Clearance OR the ability to obtain and maintain clearance
- Two years of relevant program management experience
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Detailed knowledge and experience working with Government contracts
- Strong background and experience working with both technical and business departments such as Engineering, Legal, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, and Materials Management
- EB program, commercial and or Government component development contract experience or similar external experience
- Self-starter capable of prioritizing work and managing time with limited supervision
- Exhibit strong planning, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communications skills
- Manage multiple small projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Ability to manage data and create reports from various data systems
- Ability to communicate across multiple EB organizations and stakeholders
- Working knowledge of manpower schedules, phasing files, and EVM metrics
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical, finance, or management field
- Active Department of Defense Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one
- Two years of relevant program management experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Detailed knowledge and experience working with government contracts
- Experience working with engineering, legal, purchasing, contracts, finance, and materials management departments
- Electric Boat, commercial, government component development contract, or similar external experience
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is broad, with multiple medical plans, dental and vision options, telehealth, prescription programs, and access to on-site health centers and pharmacy services. Feedback suggests these offerings provide comprehensive access and supportive wellness resources.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a 6% company match is emphasized, supporting long-term savings for eligible employees. This match stands out as a core element of the total rewards package.
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Parental & Family Support — Company-subsidized backup childcare and eldercare, tutoring resources, and fertility, pregnancy, and parenting programs are provided. These resources offer practical support for employees managing family responsibilities.
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General Dynamics Electric Boat designs, constructs, and provides lifecycle support for submarines serving the U.S. Navy. Established in 1899, the company has a longstanding role in submarine design and construction. Its mission combines engineering, shipbuilding, and long-term support capabilities to deliver and sustain undersea vessels throughout their operational lifecycles in support of the U.S. Navy and national defense programs.








