Program Representative

About the Department

Department 495 is a multi-disciplined engineering department responsible for non-nuclear technical support of the in-service submarine fleet (specifically VIRGINIA, OHIO, and JIMMY CARTER). Within the next several years HPY work will also include COLUMBIA.  Technical products include Ship Alteration (SHIPALT) drawings, responses to Liaison Action Requests (LARs), and review of Manual Change Requests (MCRs) among others.

About this group

Department 495 is focused on providing the Navy with 5 star support that increases operational availability and capability. The Hull Planning Yard is looking for solution oriented individuals who are eager to be team players and provide innovative solutions to complex problems. You will be supported through team collaboration and senior mentorship to leverage existing processes and lessons learned, combined with your new ideas, methods, and tools that will not only facilitate personal skills development, but also support the departments initiatives and directives.

Role Overview

The individual will work with cross-disciplinary teams and internal and external stakeholders to manage assigned tasks, analyze data, monitor cost and schedule performance, and support leadership. Some of the functions assigned to this role will include but are not limited to achieving program objectives through task management, process improvement, performance metrics, and technical product quality metrics. The individual will work closely with Engineering & Design departments, and Program Offices. 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analysis of Engineering and operational data to generate accurate technical performance metrics and identify meaningful trends.
• Coordinate assessment of improvement recommendations and support execution of data-backed process improvements
• Support multidiscipline technical product quality team assessments
• Organize and document technical discussions across engineering and design teams, ensuring alignment, transparency and accurate communication
• Track Engineering and Design action items and non-programmatic commitments driving timely closure by coordinating directly with Supervision.
• Develop, assess, and maintain technical performance metrics
• Develop and issue clear, technically oriented correspondence that supports engineering workflow and leadership communication needs.
• Support engineering task workflow
• Support tasks and projects as requested by Engineering department manager, with emphasis on analysis, documentation, and technical workflow

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA degree

• Two plus years of experience in coordinating technical discussions, process improvement, closing actions and commitments and developing performance metrics.
• Intermediate level capability in excel and PowerPoint and ability to manipulate raw data and present meaningful analysis (pivot tables, macros, etc)
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in project management or business or otherwise relevant to the job
• Working level knowledge of HPY products
• EVMS knowledge that supports Project Management
• Knowledge of/prior experience in technical product quality
• Performance-management tools experience
• Process improvement and organizational initiatives success
• Multi-disciplinary technical team coordination experience
• General Knowledge of Teamcenter

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Project, and PowerPoint, including data scrubbing, analysis, pivot tables, charting, formulas, and macros to manage and format large datasets.
• Able to work independently and accurately assess data in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Effective contributor in multi‑discipline team settings.
• Willing to take initiative and resolve issues using sound judgment, creativity, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong organizational and critical‑thinking abilities with keen attention to detail and quality.
• Capable of managing multiple projects with shifting priorities and familiar with core planning and project management principles.
• Skilled at interacting with all levels of management and external stakeholders.
• Motivated, curious, and self‑driven professional committed to continuous learning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building productive working relationships.