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Job Description

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 COLUMBIA program is Electric Boat's largest, most high-profile product, and the Navy's top acquisition.

The COLUMBIA Program Office Representative for the Component Development team informs and enables the COLUMBIA class program's imperative to develop and deliver engineered components critical to enabling COLUMBIA's mission superiority. The team's primary charter is the management of Hull Mechanical and Electrical components and material for both COLUMBIA and the UK.

The Component Representative, as part of the Component Development Team will work in a multi-organizational team across Electric Boat to maintain a clear focus and drive on COLUMBIA program objectives as well as managing program execution and risk for developmental components. Responsibilities include full lifecycle of component development from procurement and design through manufacture, testing and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities Are:

Lead and support the development, manufacturing, testing, and delivery of engineered submarine components by coordinating daily program activities and driving alignment across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply-chain teams.
• Identify program-based and technical risks by collecting data, assessing impacts, and engaging cross-functional teams; support or lead mitigation planning, obstacle removal, and recovery actions to maintain schedule and technical performance.
• Monitor critical or constrained component development efforts, elevate issues proactively, and collaborate with technical and operations partners to drive manufacturing improvements and ensure readiness for shipyard need dates.
• Participate in and help guide concept formulation, process development, and program strategy discussions; translate technical inputs and operational requirements into executable plans and development pathways.
• Build, maintain, and manage integrated project schedules, budget profiles, and program performance metrics; prepare recurring updates, status reports, and decision-support material for program and senior leadership.
• Support strategic vision and communication by preparing presentations, progress summaries, and technical documentation for leadership engagements, including informal discussions and executive-level briefs.
• Coordinate and help drive key program milestones and component delivery activities, ensuring cross-functional alignment, timely issue resolution, and clear communication across engineering, production, quality, and supply-chain partners.
• Organize and document technical discussions, track action items, and drive closure across responsible teams to maintain forward progress and ensure accountability.
• Foster a collaborative environment by maintaining strong communication channels, promoting transparency, and ensuring stakeholders have the information needed for effective decision-making.

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 Design and Engineering facility in New London, CT and is work from home flexible.

Applicants must be able to travel between New London, Groton, and occasionally Quonset Point. Applicants may be required to travel occasionally to various subcontractor and vendor sites to support component design and program reviews, as well as to EB Washington Engineering Office (WEO), Newport News Shipbuilding - Huntington Ingalls Industries in Newport News, VA., Washington Navy Yard.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

• 2+ years of EB program office experience
• Project management / leadership experience
• ITAR experience a plus
• Bachelor's degree
• EB COLUMBIA or VIRGINIA Program Office internship

Skills

• 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Power BI, and leveraging AI