Austal USA · 14 hours ago
Vice President, Submarine Programs
Austal USA is a leader in the marine industry, and they are seeking a Vice President for their Submarine Programs. The role involves establishing and executing the submarine strategy, managing customer relationships, and overseeing the profit and loss of submarine work across the entire value chain.
Shipbuilding
Responsibilities
Establish and execute the 3, 5 and 10 year Submarine strategy
Accountable for the overall profit, loss and Programmatic performance of execution of all Submarine work scope through the entire value chain
Manage the development of all Submarine bid/proposals as the Sponsoring VP
Principle point of contact with the customer, including management of the overall customer relationship, development of executive briefs, meeting leadership and tours
Prepare and deliver data in support of Board reports
Prepare and deliver internal and external program review reports and presentations
Accountable for the Program Estimate at Completion (EACs) development, reporting and management of appropriate corrective actions as required
Responsible for communicating program status, progress and issues across management team on a regular basis
Review and approval of external press releases related to SIB scope
Validate all final cost and schedule proposals submitted for all SIB work proposals, including ensuring that proposals are compliant and submitted timely
Accountable for profit and loss decisions as they relate to changes ensuring program revenue and profit is maximized in line with contract guidelines
Review and approve all change decisions. Maintain visibility and input into both internal and external changes, ensuring decisions made are aligned with the profitability and schedule performance of the project
Provide guidance and direction to Program Managers enabling successful and efficient completion of the projects with focus on milestone achievement, and cost and schedule performance
Responsible for contract administration, specifications, drawings, and regulatory requirements issues as they apply to ship construction
Manage and report on key Program Milestones
Responsible for management and control of payments
Manage relationships with regulatory bodies and resolve regulatory issues
Work in conjunction with Workforce Development and Training, responsible for ensuring a trained and available workforce to execute per program requirements
Execute all contract requirements, including CDRLs, to ensure required deliverables are submitted accurate, completely, and timely
Support the Estimating Business System initiative in response to RFP or RFQ requirements to ensure adequate supervision and sound proposals, to protect from duplication and omissions, in accordance with DFARs Cost Estimating System Requirements
Qualification
Required
4 years' degree relating to engineering technologies
15 years' of related experience and training
Proven record of military marine program management
Sound knowledge of the military marine construction industry
Proven track record with experience in the marine industry in engineering / construction / operation
Proven ability to set tasks for self and others
Ability to listen to staff and customers and act appropriately
Excellent communication skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, contract specifications, and major equipment specifications
Ability to check own work
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance is required
Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA
18 years of age or older at time of application
Able to provide proof of US Person Status
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
Willing to submit to a drug screen
Willing to submit to a background check
Preferred
Knowledge of SUBSAFE requirements
Company
Austal USA
Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va.