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Role: Project Management Analyst
Location: Groton, CT
Work Location: Onsite
Clearance: Top Secret
 
Overview:
The Project Management Analyst will support Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) 08 by coordinating and managing the operational aspects of ongoing projects, acting as a liaison between project management and planning, the project team, and line management.  You will monitor shipbuilding and repair operations, coordinate with local offices, and report to Naval Reactors (NR) - 08H.

This includes in-person engagement on shipyard labor resource and facility allocation for work being performed; confirming progress compared to cost returns; conducting spot visits to identify labor resource shortfalls compared to Labor Resource Management (LRM) plans, and how Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) and other workforce development investments are impacting labor resources. 
 
You will confirm purchase order placement processes for critical material and engage with the shipyard to mitigate/solve supply chain issues, including on-site oversight of supplier development investments and other related initiatives. 
 
You will assist in developing contract change documents for NR actions (e.g., gathering relevant data and preparing correspondence related to Notifications of Changes [NOCs] and Field Modification Requests [FMRs]); attending contract change meetings between the Government and the shipyards; and providing oversight to maintain and adjudicate all NR changes on time, with all the required reviews.
 
The Project Management Analyst will:

• Reviews the status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports.
• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Plan and conduct contract reviews for the determination of quality program requirements and review the contractor's procedures, practices, instructions, and directives.
• Conduct contract reviews for contract compliance, completeness, adequacy, practicality, and conflict.
• Attend meetings, briefings, and conferences as assigned and prepare cost performance analysis reports to be used by NAVSEA 08. Provide deck plate support for all Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) CVN/Submarine waterfront acquisition issues.
• Prepare written reports, memoranda, and correspondence detailing results of assignments, making oral presentations, and engaging in discussions dealing with technical and quality matters.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate contractor-generated data and reports.
• Provide analysis reports, data, and recommendations to permit the Government's development of the position on significant cost issues involving contracts and prepare the associated comprehensive cost performance report analyses.
• Gather relevant supporting technical and financial information and create FMR and NOC letter responses; staff the letter for the NR program and technical sections to review.
• Assemble cost report data from both contractor and government sources and develop independent analyses to determine incremental and long-term cost expenditure trends.
• Conduct cost report analysis and periodic progress of work for the cost reporting.
• Review material ordering practice and performance (on-time order placement, bundling of procurements, incentives to mitigate and drive shipyard subcontractor behavior).
• Liaise with SUPSHIP to ensure compliance with NAVSEA 08 acquisition guidance and validate Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics.
• Be knowledgeable of the availability of work packages and construction sequences to understand and support the needs of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident.
• Must be able to pass a Federal background check.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.

Security and Privacy Duties and Responsibilities 
Individuals will be subject to security and privacy requirements as explained in HIPAA, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53. Additionally, they are required to undergo specific FedRAMP training to ensure compliance with all associated controls and responsibilities in the day-to-day performance of their duties.

Individuals working in departments that are considered to be in the high-risk category will be required to undergo advanced training based on their role and level of access. Individuals with access to modify data and the configuration baseline will require further training.

Required Skills:

• Systems used for the establishment, collection, and reporting of work performance information (Cost Data Sheets, Availability Work Packages, Ships Work Line-Item Number).
• Maintenance processes, management processes, and project metrics associated with Nuclear Ship ROHs and RCOHs, to include Maintenance availability change control and prioritization of work processes.
• Roles and Responsibilities of the Functional Area Planner for RCOH and ROH planning.
• Submarine Maintenance Availabilities and experience with the integration and execution of Nuclear Alterations within these availabilities.
• Supervisor of Shipbuilding authorities and oversight procedures.
• Financial budgeting, estimating, accounting, and cost control regulation, processes, and execution systems
• A minimum of 5+ years' experience in technical evaluation, estimation, and cost validation of cost estimates of shipyard construction and maintenance for submarines or aircraft carriers. Experience with contract performance management and oversight, cost and/or price analysis, and Earned Value Management (EVM) is required.
• A minimum of 5+ years' experience in nuclear and non-nuclear system maintenance planning/execution for submarines or aircraft carriers during overhaul, refueling, and servicing, and/or experience in the construction of submarines or aircraft carriers.
• Documented success in establishing actionable cost data sheets, reporting systems, and metrics to ensure the cost and schedule performance of construction and maintenance availabilities for submarines and aircraft carriers.
• A minimum of 5+ years' experience with the regulations, policies, and organization interfaces (NAVSEA 08, NAVSEA 04, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, and shipyards) governing NR work.
• Documented success with oral and written communications, with particular capability to communicate and determine work prioritization amongst multiple organizations and at all levels within those organizations.
• This position requires experience working in an industrial environment, specifically in the construction of nuclear-capable shipbuilding programs (surface or submarine).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• This position may be subject to working an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements (overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen; you will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top Secret security clearance prior to beginning work.

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field.

Years of experience in a similar role:
Required:

• A minimum of 5+ years' experience in technical evaluation, estimation, and cost validation of cost estimates of shipyard construction and maintenance for submarines or aircraft carriers. 
• A minimum of 5+ years' experience in nuclear and non-nuclear system maintenance planning/execution for submarines or aircraft carriers during overhaul, refueling, and servicing, and/or experience in the construction of submarines or aircraft carriers.
• A minimum of 5+ years' experience with the regulations, policies, and organization interfaces (NAVSEA 08, NAVSEA 04, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, and shipyards) governing NR work.

Physical Demands:
Standing: 10% per day
Sitting: 60% per day
Walking: 5% per day
Stooping: 0% per day
Lifting: If traveling, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted (luggage, laptop, etc.). Up to 15 lbs. unassisted, several times a day (laptop, office equipment, office supplies, etc.)
Computer Work: 100% per day
Telephone Work: 60% per day
Reading: 100% per day
Other, please specify: Travel unassisted up to 10% per year, via common carrier.

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