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Electric Boat Corporation is the premiere shipbuilder of nuclear-powered submarines for the United States Navy.  We have been tasked to support the United Kingdom’s design of a new submarine for the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. This presents a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to help define and establish a new submarine design program. Join our International Programs Office and play a pivotal role in the AUKUS Program here at Electric Boat.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the establishment and oversight of a new engineering and design organization that will be remotely supporting the SSN-AUKUS (SSNA) design program at BAE Systems (UK). Electric Boat and Newport News Shipbuilding will provide US industry support (USIS) for AUKUS.

The USIS effort will employ a novel construct, where Electric Boat personnel will support BAE’s integrated delivery teams that are responsible for the delivery of the SSN AUKUS design program. The USIS construct includes the following:

• The Electric Boat USIS team will be co-located in a dedicated facility for AUKUS
• BAE’s unclassified network will be extended to the US Shipbuilders to enable the USIS effort
• Electric Boat will support the overall SSNA design by reviewing products, developing and reviewing calculations, completing engineering analyses, etc. to drive SSNA design maturity early
• Daily and weekly standup meetings between Electric Boat and BAE

The ideal candidate is well organized, an excellent communicator, thinks strategically while also being able to tactically address issues professionally. The selected candidate is a self-starter, bringing new and innovative ideas to the AUKUS Program. This position is a tremendous opportunity to learn about all functional areas of the company, while also contributing to a key enterprise need. This is an opportunity to define the process, and not just be a part of it.

Responsibilities:

As a member of the AUKUS Program team you will:

• Be an ambassador that frequently interfaces with US and foreign customers, building strong, credible relationships that are essential to our success.
• Coordinate high-priority technical information packages for the UK and chair critical meetings between the US Navy, Royal Navy, and international stakeholders.
• Direct the completion of program milestones and brief senior leadership and international partners on program status, staffing, and budgets.
• Lead the coordination of domestic and international travel for EB Subject Matter Experts and manage high-level visits from foreign nationals to our facilities and vendors.
• Ensure adherence to import/export regulations (ITAR) and program-specific policies, safeguarding the integrity of our international partnerships.
• Work closely with Engineering, EB Legal, Security, Contracts, and Finance teams to drive resolution of any facilities, IT, security and/or compliance issues to enable efficient USIS execution.

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related Technical Degree (B.S. in Applied Mathematics, IT, Physics)

Preferred:

• 3 + years of Project Management / Program Office experience
• Submarine design & engineering, operations or construction support experience
• Previous experience or familiarity with import/export controls and international defense programs

Skills:

Program and Project Management

• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical abilities and problem-solving skills to identify issues, assess risks, and develop effective proactive solutions
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and contributing to overarching program goals.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences
• High-level of attention to detail in documentation and processes to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Strong diplomacy and interpersonal skills; team building skills; the ability to build and maintain partnerships with internal stakeholders, customers, and international partners
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively in an international context

Autonomy and Adaptability

• Desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with new and evolving challenges every day
• A self-starter mentality with the capacity to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse internal teams, external partners, and regulatory agencies