PROGRAM MANAGER (OPERATIONS)

Full Job Description

You will serve as a PROGRAM MANAGER (OPERATIONS) in the Production Resources Department (Code 900), Operations Division (Code 901) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in shipyard work operations and trades and shop practices; Experience in all phases of nuclear/refueling and non-nuclear submarine and surface ship repair and overhaul work; Experience managing major projects involving direction through trade supervision; Experience in Shipyard structure, naval ship overhaul processes and administrative and organizational requirements of all phases of the manufacturing and repair of naval ships and components; Experience utilizing metrics, performance indicators and statistical process control to improve shipyard programs; Experience in establishing program priorities and requirements to meet the overall Improvement and missions; Experience providing both administrative and technical supervision and providing instruction to workers and managers involved in the overhaul, repair, refueling, and testing of naval nuclear submarines and surface ships.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will identify and direct the Division through a large management staff consisting of supervisors at the GS-14 level as well as through 1st level supervisors GS-13 and GS-12 and subordinate wage grade supervisors, leaders and staff.
• You will provide strategic direction and oversight to the Production Resources Operations Division.
• You will develop long-term strategic plans that encompass resource allocations, workforce development, and technology integration.
• You will establish performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress and drive accountability.
• You will develop policies and procedures to enhance administrative efficiency and effectiveness.
• You will be responsible for submission, utilization, and adherence to the department’s budget for material, overhead labor, and awards.
• You will lead initiatives for process improvement, research and development, and innovation.
• You will develop and execute strategic projects aimed at reducing costs, improving quality and increasing throughput.
• You utilize data analytics to track performance metrics and identify bottlenecks, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• You will be responsible for submission, utilization, and adherence to the department’s budgets for material, overhead labor, and awards.
• You will coordinate work to subordinate supervisors, plans, schedules, and assigns priorities for such work.