Marine Engineering Program Manager

$135,000 - $165,000/Yr

THOR Solutions - Washington, DC

Full-time - Senior

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

THOR Solutions is seeking a Marine Engineering Program Manager to support the United States Coast Guard's Ship Design Team in Washington, DC. The role involves overseeing contractor support operations, providing project management and system engineering support, and coordinating with government leads to ensure effective execution of tasks. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in engineering management and programmatic support for naval vessels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage contractor support operations.
• Provide direction to engineers and technical experts in contract execution.
• Provide project management and system engineering support, including oversight of contract functions, performance, and labor utilization.
• Coordinate with government functional leads to prioritize and schedule work, monitoring execution of assigned tasks through information systems and workflow tools.
• Account for contractor travel expenses, direct expenses, and progress reporting required by the Government.
• Coordinate the onboarding/offboarding process for contractor employees.
• Provide recommendations for personnel movement to new projects or tasks as activities fluctuate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a Technical, Engineering, or Marine discipline from an ABET accredited institution.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Ten years of documented experience related to engineering efforts in support of naval vessels.
• Five years of documented experience in engineering management of a contractor support team for DoD ACAT I or DHS Level I program.
• Five years of Programmatic, Engineering, or Acquisition experience supporting projects out of USCG Headquarters.
• Ability to lead a large cross-functional engineering team to complete complex tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• PMP Certification.
• 1+ year of experience related to federal ship or boat building acquisition programs required.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional certifications such as PE License, DHS Systems Engineering Certification, or DHS Program Management Certifications preferred.
• Proficient with common productivity software.
• Strong communications skills.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Referral program