Job Details

VISTA Technology Services, Inc. (VISTA) is currently seeking a Senior Ship Sustainment Manager to support our NAVSEA customer. This is a hybrid position reporting onsite 3 days a week in Washington, DC.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, results-oriented leader with DoD program management (PM) experience supporting NAVSEA ACAT I new ship construction / modernization or shipbuilding programs.

Responsibilities

The Senior Sustainment Manager will support NAVSEA program office success through careful analysis and effective communication and will implement and maintain organizational programs in support of Navy clients and organizational Department of Defense (DoD) system sustainment strategies. They will also:

• Work with key stakeholders to review maintenance and sustainment contracts and project costs for ship platforms in post-delivery and T&E phases to final inspection to certify delivery to the fleet
• Assist with strategic and tactical planning and reporting using resources like MS Project and Power-Bi applications requiring regular interactions with system stakeholders, SMEs, schedulers, and project analysts
• Demonstrate strong and effective communication skills, ensuring the program achieves mission goals and meets quality standards

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field
• 10+ years of DoD ACAT I technical program / project management and/or fleet product support management experience
• 2+ years of direct level PM support for New Ship Construction or Shipbuilding experience including engaging with and briefing senior leadership and stakeholders daily
• DoD ship design, production, post-delivery, T&E experience for ACAT I new construction and/or modernization programs
• Knowledge of Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements and Federal Acquisition processes
• Knowledge of military or commercial unmanned systems
• Ability to develop senior IPS or PM products
• Active DoD Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Unmanned Maritime System (UMS) Acquisition or UMS Sustainment Management
• Master's degree in Program Management, Acquisition, Business, or a related field
• PMP or SCRUM Certification

Salary at VISTA is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $140,000.00 to $165,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of VISTA's total compensation package for employees. We also offer a competitive leave package and a generous benefit plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, and an employer matching 401(k) plan.

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For this position, VISTA will consider only applicants with an active DoD security clearance.

To learn more about VISTA and to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.vistatsi.com.

VISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Disability/Veterans Employer.