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Job Description:

+ As the ORBIS AUKUS Workforce Development Lead, you will be the ORBIS lead in assisting ASC in the successful transition to SSN sustainment through the Optimal Pathway Milestones of the AUKUS program. These programs will initially support the Submarine Rotational Force - West (SRF-W) operational framework at HMAS Stirling to sustain Virginia Class Submarines. The program will then expand to depot level maintenance in West Australia. In parallel this position will also support ASC (and Australia’s) transition to Sovereign Ready and Depot Level Maintenance. The elemental building blocks of naval industrial activities are understanding workload and providing the necessary capability and capacity with a workforce. Your job will be to collaboratively lead efforts at ORBIS and with our client to meet the mission.

+ You will provide strategic vision and tactical program management with respect to establishing workforce requirements based on SSN intermediate and depot level workloads. As an experienced and innovative program manager, you will lead ORBIS to guide our client through workload forecasting, workforce forecasting, industrial and non-industrial development plans, shop training environments, mockups, learning centers, and competency evaluation. This includes coordinating with US and Australian partners to create gap analysis criteria, conduct evaluations, formalize the findings in reports, and construct plans to address the gaps. As a collaborator and change agent, you will act as a liaison between the ASC and ORBIS contributors, as well as external Australian and U.S. stakeholders. You will work directly with the ASC People and Culture lead to iteratively develop a formal Workforce Development Plan.

+ You will report directly to the ORBIS AUKUS Program Manager for the management of critical program baselines of cost, schedule, and scope in your assigned area.

+ You will join a self-organizing team of professionals that spall all competencies from operations to sustainment, so be prepared to act as a generalized specialist capable of taking on tasking outside of your specialty. You will conduct briefings to flag level leadership, attend stakeholder engagements (CONUS and OCONUS), and provide periodic written reports to ensure all stakeholders are apprised of AUKUS status and developments.

Required Skills and Experiences:

+ Motivated self-starter with a willingness to take on a challenge that is loosely defined, yet critical to maintaining allied maritime superiority.

+ Direct naval industrial activity experience in matching workload and workforce, which includes training and development of the industrial and/or non industrial workforce.

+ Direct nuclear submarine maintenance experience at both the I and D level, with at least 10 years of experience in related leadership positions.

+ Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

+ Excellence in written communication skills is mandatory.

+ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under a tight timeline within a fixed budget.

+ Strong fact-finding, problem-solving, and decision-making skills supported by a willingness to accept authority and accountability for program success.

+ Working knowledge of Foreign Military Sales (FMS), attack submarine sustainment (O/I/D level maintenance), with shipyard or submarine tender maintenance experience a plus.

+ Proficiency in MS 365 applications

+ PMP or equivalent is desired

+ Must be able to qualify for a work visa and be able to travel for up to 30% of the time.

+ This job does not require or support transition to Australia.

+ Must be a U.S. citizen

Degree Requirements:

+ BS/BA or equivalent experience.

+ MS/MA in related field preferred.