Project/Technical Manager

Description
Join DLBA Naval Architects, a division of Gibbs & Cox, Inc., now a part of Leidos, the foremost independent firm specializing in naval architecture, marine engineering, and design across the nation. We're seeking a Technical Program Manager to bolster our team based in Chesapeake, VA. The ideal candidate will bring shipyard or design experience, guiding our team through challenging, high-paced projects. With several intricate design opportunities on the horizon, we require a skilled navigator to steer us through these ventures.

Why DLBA'

• Our team finds inspiration in a myriad of projects, from crafting powerful sportfish boats to tackling unconventional challenges for esteemed clients like DARPA.
• We thrive on continuous growth, fueled by engaging work and a steady stream of diverse, demanding projects.
• DLBA offers the chance to collaborate with a group lauded for its technical prowess in the small craft industry, all while maintaining the close-knit atmosphere of a smaller enterprise, backed by the stability of a larger organization.

Primary Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate is an experienced Naval Architect or Marine Engineer with extensive design experience and in-depth knowledge of the design process, specifically related to high speed and small craft. The candidate will be able to provide technical knowledge to interdisciplinary teams supporting complex design projects from the concept design phase through to detailed design for production. With minimal supervision, develop technical specifications, analysis reports, calculations, and develop designs to meet Specifications and regulatory body requirements (ABS/RINA/LR/ISO/USCG). Will be responsible for coaching, reviewing and delegating work. Capable of developing status reports, technical reports, documentation, and high level briefings. Perform quality assurance reviews of products such as analyses, calculations and drawings. The candidate will be able to develop proposals, specifications, and cost estimates for G&G projects in response to requests received from clients. The candidate will be required to interface with the client and the design to control scope, budgets, and schedules.

Preferred Location: While we encourage applicants to consider our Chesapeake, VA office, we're open to remote work arrangements for the right candidate.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience as a Naval Architect or Marine Engineer, with a focus on high-speed and small craft design.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and industry-standard CAD software (AutoCAD, Rhino).
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer's License.
• Advanced degree in engineering
• Project Management Professional certification.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Original Posting Date: 2024-08-20While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
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