Program Representative
Responsibilities for this PositionProgram Representative
US-CT-Groton
Job ID:2026-20359
Type:Full-Time
# of Openings:1
Category:Program Management
EB Groton Shipyard
OverviewAbout Department 498 -Columbia Weapons and Mechanical SystemsD498, COLUMBIA Weapons & Mechanical Systems, is responsible for the COLUMBIA Class Mechanical systems design products, and supporting both vendor and shipyard construction of these systems . D498 works as a team with D453 Mechanical Design to complete Change Notices (CNs) to resolve design issues with Columbia Mechanical products. D498 also works closely with the Electric Boat shipyard to support construction of Mechanical systems on the Columbia Class submarines, and processes CNs to provide technical resolution of construction problems. D498 works with many different vendors who are building mechanical components and systems to provide technical oversight of these vendors and resolve technical problems that occur during vendor construction and testing of these components.
Role OverviewThe person filling this role will be responsible for project- managing D498s CN work to support meeting department and company CN goals , while properly prioritizing CN work to support the needs of the shipyard and vendors. Depending on the applicants skills and experience, this role may eventually be expanded to also serve other departments within the Columbia engineering organization.
Key ResponsibilitiesDrive overall Mechanical organizational performance on C Ns , both with Design and Engineering
Represent Mechanical organization to senior management/executive staff as needed/requested to brief on CN performance
Establish internal Mechanical goals to support overall company CN goals and track performance to these goals
Chair regular (multiple times per week) meetings/telecons with Mechanical Engineers/Designers /Supervisors to status CN progress, identify roadblocks hindering progress, and identify discrete actions to complete CNs
Provide CN organizational performance feedback to Mechanical workforce
Stay informed and current on all company and Columbia Class submarine program policies and procedures for processing CNs
Educate Mechanical workforce on latest CN process requirements and re- e nforce compliance with these policies and procedures
Work with Electric Boat Detail Planning organiza tion to drive timely turnaround of C hange Request revisions, and addition/removal of work order stoppages
Work with Electric Boat Materials Management organization to ensure turnaround of CN reviews and part number updates supports organizational goals and shipyard needs
In conjunction with Mechanical Engineering/Design, monitor new ly created CNs to ensure that they are truly necessary , and determine if they are necessary to be implemented on the first Columbia Class submarine
Ensure proper solution approaches are being employed for CNs
Ensure CNs are properly prioritized to support shipyard and vendor needs
Provide and monitor Mechanical Engineering and Design labor charging guidance for CN work (with assistance from other Program Representatives)
Monitor and report performance against established program metrics
Compile manager/supervisor level dashboards of discrete performance measures against organizational goals
Chair status meeting with supervisors/managers to review product development and progressing
Identify and implement process improvements to improve organizational performance on CNs
ResponsibilitiesProficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
E xcellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with people at all levels , from individual contributors to the executive staff
Strong organizational skills with the ability to work with limited oversight, set priorities and handle multiple tasks, exercise professional judgment/discretion in executing tasks
Ability to work flexible hours and adapt priorities as required to support emergent issues/department needs , with the potential for periodic evening and weekend work
Willingness to learn new methods, tools, and processes
QualificationsRequired:
Bachelor's Degree in B usiness , related field , or equivalent experience
Ability to obtain Secret security clearance
2+ years of project/program management experience , or 2+ years of experience working with Electric Boat CNs
Preferred:
Experience with Teamcenter
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Active Secret clearance or higher
Experie nce with planning business systems (PCM, artemis )
PI287392446
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.#J-18808-Ljbffr