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General Dynamics Electric Boat, the nation's premier designer and builder of nuclear submarines, is seeking Program Representatives to take part in building the most complex product in the world.

The Program Representative for Construction Support informs and enables Quonset Point’s longterm strategy by managing and executing facility integration initiatives and capital projects.  This includes new technology insertion, development of new equipment work centers, and coordination with key foreign suppliers to support CLB, VCS, and SSN(X) manufacturing requirements.  The role ensures projects align with cost, schedule, safety and quality objectives for current and future programs.

The Program Representative develops, manages and executes facility outfitting and manufacturing projects in alignment with GD and EB strategic goals.  This position enhances QP site efficiency, capacity and capability across programs while upholding the highest operational standards.  Responsibilities include full lifecycle management of hardware, fixtures and technology—from procurement and design through manufacture, testing and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify critical or constrained product lines, remove obstacles and drive manufacturing improvements across the business.
• Develop and secure required funding streams through strategic business case development in collaboration with Program Finance, Business Finance, Contracts, Facilities and Operations.
• Lead concept formulation, technology development and technology insertion efforts with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and manage project schedules and financial profiles, with regular reporting to senior leadership.
• Identify, vet and coordinate with external suppliers capable of meeting established facilities and manufacturing requirements.
• Coordinate and manage crossfunctional teams to achieve project goals and contract incentives.
• Oversee all contracting, procurement and installation activities through final turnover to Facilities and Operations.

Foreign Supplier Management:

• Manage key foreign suppliers supporting current and future CLB/VCS manufacturing initiatives.
• Coordinate with Legal and Regulatory Compliance to ensure adherence to EB import/export requirements, including PSA and ITAR protocols.
• Lead all contracting activities associated with international partnerships.
• Serve as Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) License Manager.
• Provide onsite support at both Quonset Point and at BAE in the UK as required.
• Oversee APCO teams, including APCO CH management, APCO QP onsite personnel, and APCO UK onsite personnel.

Benefits and Perks:

• Paid vacation, plus 10 paid holidays each year
• Full Medical and Dental
• Vision Plan and Optical Shop
• Employee Pharmacy 
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and care giving
• HSA with company seed and match program
• Generous Stock Savings and Investment Plan (401K)
• Athletic Club and Fitness Center
• Discounts to local and national vendors

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI. 

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Contracts, Facilities or Maintenance
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense

 

Preferred:

• Project management / leadership experience
• ITAR experience a plus

• Strong criticalthinking abilities and sharp attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven organizational and planning capability, with the ability to manage schedules, milestones, deliverables, and rapidly prioritize tasks
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across teams, leadership and customer organizations
• Capable of working independently with minimal oversight as well as collaboratively within a team, with a focus on overall organizational needs

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