COMPANY PROFILE:

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CDI Corporation appears on Engineering News Record (ENR) which is a publication of record for over 70,000 engineering and construction industry professionals throughout North America. ENR published its Top 500 Engineering Design Firm rankings for 2016, and once again CDI was ranked among the leading design firms in North America. Our rankings include:

1. Top 100 Pure Designers: #13
2. Top 20 Design Firms for Manufacturing Sector: #7
3. Top 20 Design Firms for Industrial Process/Petroleum Sector: #14
4. Top 50 Design Firms in International Markets: #20
5. Top 500 Design Firms: #26

CDI, operating through its CDI Marine Company and CDI-M&T Company subsidiaries, provides ship design, naval engineering, aviation engineering, and professional services to the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and prime contractors who serve government agencies.

CDI Corporation is an EEO/An Affirmative Action M/F/D/V Employer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position requires managing a project supporting the development and implementation of Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) in-service and modernization programs and initiatives. Modernization programs include DDG, CG, LSD, LHD, and Aegis Ashore. In-service programs include Sustainment, Platform Managers, and Energy Initiatives. Specific project tasks will span System Problem/Improvement Reports (SPIRs), shipboard test coordination, testing support, requirement management support, program management support for Modernization and In Service Programs, advisory tracking, database development/maintenance, and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS). The ideal candidate will be able to apply knowledge from previous experience managing or executing a majority of these tasks.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Manage and coordinate team providing engineering and technical support for U.S. Navy shipboard HM&E systems and equipment.
• Assist with budget preparation, program reviews, and program documentation.
• Provide technical documentation including financial reporting, status reporting, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
• Track and ensure adherence to program task schedules, costs, and test procedures and/or work packages. Identifies issues and provides solutions.
• Review reports and briefings prepared by technical staff for quality. 
• Lead technical discussions for project reviews. Prepare and deliver formal briefings. 
• Act as primary customer contact, establishing and maintaining regular communication.

MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel, and Project) and have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Candidate must have minimum of 10 years of program management experience, including managing personnel who provide engineering and/or technical support for U.S. Navy shipboard HM&E systems and equipment.

Preferred experience includes managing or executing: System Problem/Improvement Reports (SPIRs), shipboard test coordination, testing support, requirement management support, program management support for Modernization and In Service Programs, advisory tracking, database development/maintenance, and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS).

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship required. Applicant will be subject to a security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a CONFIDENTIAL security clearance issued by the US Government. In addition to the security clearance, this position may require an additional background screening for base access.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• CARRYING and LIFTING. Ability to transport and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Employee may access remote areas of multi-level vessels
• Must comply with Company’s Driver Safety Policy if assigned to operate company and/or rental vehicles