Advance Planning Support (APS)

Job Title: Advance Planning Support (APS)

Job Location: 1536 Grove St., Marysville, WA 98270

Job Category: Engineering

Job Status: Full Time/Exempt

Salary Range: $38.54 – $40.00/hour

Job Description:

The Advance Planning Support (APS) role serves as the primary point of contact for the government customer, providing planning management and support. The APS supports the development and validation of Navy surface ship repair work items, including material identification, cost estimates, review of Condition Found Reports (CFRs) and Request for Contract Changes (RCCs) while ensuring accuracy for each availability.

A strong familiarization with and understanding of the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), Navy maintenance and modernization planning processes, and proficiency with systems such as the Navy Maintenance Database (NMD) and Validation, Screening, and Brokering (VSB) is preferred. The APS reviews technical documentation, NAVSEA Standard Items and conducts ship checks to define project scope, methods and objectives as needed.

The APS provides continuous support throughout the planning and execution phases.

Experience / Skillsets:

• Five or more years related experience managing U.S. Navy depot-level surface ship maintenance, planning and estimating functions and/or ship maintenance management experience
• Preferred experience includes management, supervisory or production controller roles at Supervisor of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), Conversion and Repair Command (CRC), Regional Maintenance Center (RMC), Navy Central Planning Activity (NCPA), and public or private shipyards at the tradesman or shop level, or U.S. Navy surface ship experience supervising repair work at a senior enlisted or junior officer level
• Experience as a Naval Supervising Authority Project Manager is also preferred
• Must have strong customer service skills
• In-depth experience in ship modernization and maintenance practices is strongly desired
• Prior experience supporting ship maintenance availabilities strongly preferred

Minimum Job Requirements / Job Duties:

• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to resolve conflicts and prioritize work
• Proficient in NMD and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word
• Primary point of contact with the Government for Availability planning and execution support
• Manage work package development for assigned ships throughout the advanced planning process
• Attend Integrated Project Team Development (IPTD) events and production/progress meetings in the shipyards or Government facilities as required
• Conduct work scoping meetings as required
• Assist with (CFR) adjudication to prevent cost increase (RCCs) and ensure contractor reports do not duplicate requirements already covered in Work Items or NAVSEA Standard Items
• Assist in processing RCCs to reduce costs, decrease cycle time, and decrease schedule churn
• Ability to occasionally climb US Navy Ship ladders in extreme temperature environments aboard ships, in shipyards, and under industrial conditions
• Must be able to participate in ship checks as required by management which may include travel (inside and outside United States), extended work hours and weekend/holiday work
• Must have a current Passport
• OSHA-10 Certification required
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Candidate must be capable of performing other duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Education:

A Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or science field is preferred, and/or five (5) years of experience in relevant Naval Marine Engineering or Ship Repair field holding responsible engineering or ship repair supervisor related positions, successful completion of naval technical training schools such as the Naval Academy, a Merchant Marine Academy, Military Class “A” or “C” school, or apprentice program preferred, which together with the experience will give the equivalency of a BS degree.

Security Clearance/Naval Facility Access:

U.S. citizenship required. U.S. Secret Clearance eligibility is preferred. Must be able to access military facilities, Naval shipyards, and private shipyards.

EOE/M/F/D/V:

Q.E.D. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled Welcome.

Q.E.D. offers competitive benefits such as:

Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, 401(k) retirement plan, Basic Life Insurance, supplemental insurances, and Employee Assistance Program.