United States Navy - Washington, DC
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Senior
Washington, DC
National Security and International Affairs
About the position
The Chief Engineer for the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) and Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) serves as the technical expert in engineering and project management policy. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all project management and technical activities align with sound engineering practices and rigorous technical standards. The Chief Engineer provides strategic technical counsel to the NSWC/NUWC leadership and collaborates with various divisions to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness across the enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical expert in engineering and project management policy for NSWC/NUWC.
- Ensure project management and technical activities are conducted with sound engineering practices and proper controls.
- Provide technical counsel to the NSWC/NUWC Commander and Executive Director regarding project execution.
- Collaborate with Command Chief Engineers to address common challenges and share best practices.
- Lead technical investigations and inquiries on behalf of the NSWC/NUWC leadership.
- Coordinate activities with Program Executive Offices (PEOs) and NAVSEA Directorates.
- Lead the digital transformation of engineering activities and operational data initiatives.
Requirements
- Strong engineering experience ensuring sound project management and technical activities.
- Demonstrated understanding of technical capabilities across NSWC/NUWC Warfare Center Divisions.
- Ability to prepare and deliver technical communications effectively, especially at the Flag/SES level.
- Experience in assessing integration and interoperability issues and developing solutions.
- Experience leading Digital Engineering transformation within a large organization.
Nice-to-haves
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in engineering or related field.
- Professional registration or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE).
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering and Digital Product Support.
Benefits
- Relocation incentive may be authorized to offset relocation costs.
