COMPANY PROFILE:

Join a team with EXCELLENCE, LOYALTY and INTEGRITY!

CDI Corporation (CDI) is a $600 million privately held company founded in 1950. We deliver engineering services to blue-chip clients with operations in markets around the world.

CDI Marine Company is a division of CDI Government Services and a leader in providing our clients with high quality, cost effective engineering, design and logistics services in the marine industry. For additional opportunities please visit us at www.cdicareercenter.com

 •     CDI Marine Company was awarded the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Governor’s Award in 2016.

•     Forbes.com named CDI as one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in the United States in 2012.

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

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

CDI Government Services is currently recruiting a USN Ship Commissioning Director in Norfolk, VA for the Fleet Introduction Support Program. 

• Responsible for planning and execution of USN ship commissioning events for PMS 339k
• Lead the Commissioning Support Team
• Provide subject matter expertise and overarching project planning/ management support to cognizant Program Executive Offices and pre-commissioning crews in a wide range of ceremony related activities including; comprehensive site analysis and pier set up support, invitation/RSVP database management, protocol, ceremony design, operations and logistics, and crew training efforts
• This position is contingent upon contract award

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Provide coordination and liaison support to a diverse commissioning stakeholder community, encompassing ships' force, commissioning committees, local city, port, and law enforcement officials, media/public affairs, and Navy force protection representatives
• Duties require strong leadership, project management/planning, technical and communication skills.
• Assist in the resolution of issues

MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• 15+ years of relevant experience in the management of USN programs/projects, including two years of experience in the execution of military ceremonies or special events
• Must be a US Citizen
• Proficient with Microsoft products

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicant must have a current Secret clearance and may be subject to a security investigation to obtain and maintain a 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 objects up to 30 lbs.
• Must comply with Company’s Driver Safety Policy if assigned to operate company and/or rental vehicles