Program Manager

Location

Norfolk, VA | United States

Job description

Leo Tech LLC is a certified woman-owned small business started in 2015 by Melody Vansandt. She has over 24 years of experience working as a Defense Contractor and Consultant and has held positions as Director of Pricing, Contracts Manager, Program Manager, and EVM Manager.

After decades of hard work in contracting and program management, she realized she wanted to form a company that genuinely cared for its customers and employees. Her goal since then has been to treat her customers and employees how she would want to be treated. She has learned what does and doesn't work through personal experience and never wants to be a President/CEO who doesn't know her people.

She encourages employees to contact her if they ever want or need to; therefore, she keeps her cell phone number in her email signature. She wants Leo Tech to feel like a family and for everybody to reach their full potential. She wants to empower employees and help them succeed in their professional and personal lives - She never wants to limit an individual's growth. There are endless possibilities and opportunities for success when people work together toward a common goal honorably and compassionately.

Leo Tech's leadership has over 25 years of experience serving in worldwide geographical locations. Leo Tech has been a Prime Contractor on all 25+ contracts since its inception. Our Corporate and Personal Experience illustrates our ability to respond efficiently to all mission requirements and contingencies.

What we offer:

Knowing that the employees are the lifeblood and reason Leo Tech exists, we offer full-time employees many benefits that other companies may not, including medical , dental , vision , Telemedicine , short- and long-term disability , and voluntary life insurance . All full-time employees receive a $50,000 company-paid Group Life Insurance policy . We have a 401K plan for employees to contribute. All full-time employees also received Eleven (11) paid Government holidays per year. Employees earn 80 hours of vacation annually and can accrue up to 32 hours of sick time each year.

We are currently seeking the following position :

JOB TITLE:

PROGRAM MANAGER/TECHNICAL SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT

JOB PURPOSE:

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Government CNAL MHE/SMSE Program Manager in the daily execution of the MHE/SMSE program.
• Serve as the contractor's point of contact to the Government's Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) on MHE/SMSE maintenance and repair.
• Provide management oversight of repair parts inventory and Other Direct Cost contract funding.
• Coordinate plans and schedules with CNAL and individual ships to deliver ship-assigned MHE/SMSE to building W-127 timeframes and return of repaired MHE/SMSE. To support ship operating schedules, maintain communication and coordination with CNAL, ship, NAVSUP WSS, and SMSE repairs.
• Evaluate MHE/SMSE for repair (O and I level), overhaul (D level), or replacement.
• Test MHE/SMSE using approved pass/fail guidelines in accordance with NAVSUP P-538.
• Recommend equipment for overhaul (D-level repair) under the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP).
• Recommend replacement when warranted.
• When approved by CNAL MHE/SMSE Program Manager, plan, coordinate, and manage the overhaul of MHE/SMSE in accordance with the Processing Guide.
• Validate shipboard allowances of MHE/SMSE using the Configuration Data Managers Database - Open Architecture (CDMD-OA). Report discrepancies to CNAL MHE/SMSE Program Manager and ISEA.
• Validate Consolidated Shipboard Allowance List (COSAL) support of unit-assigned equipment. Report discrepancies to CNAL MHE Program Manager and ISEA.
• Conduct 1st Article/prototype testing of MHE/SMSE when directed by the CNAL MHE/SMSE Program Manager (typically 1 per year).
• Conduct testing in accordance with the ISEA-provided plan/checklist.
• Collect performance data.
• Evaluate MHE/SMSE from a maintenance and repair perspective.
• Evaluate required operational capabilities and practical design modifications.
• Review technical documentation for errors and/or omissions.
• Review supply support allowances for adequacy.
• Review introduction plans for new MHE/SMSE. Participate in reviews and teleconferences.
• Serve as Technical Advisor for equipment compatibility with ship/shore designs, conversions, or mission requirements.
• Report findings and recommendations to CNAL MHE/SMSE Program Manager and ISEA.
• Evaluate ship generated COSAL change requests and provide recommendations to CNAL MHE/SMSE Program Manager and ISEA.
• Review ship-generated Quality Deficiency Reports before sending them to CNAL MHE/SMSE Program Manager and ISEA (approximately per year).
• Recommend revision to inspection criteria as necessary.
• Submit Monthly Report by the 5th business day of the following month.
• Attend local meetings and teleconferences on a reoccurring and ad hoc basis to lend subject matter expertise on MHE/SMSE-related Reoccurring meetings include the following:
• Quarterly Planning Reviews (QPR)
• Work Definition Conferences (WDC)
• Incremental Maintenance Plan (IMP) meeting
• Maintenance actions performed by the ship.
• Open requests for facility maintenance.
• List of inoperable maintenance equipment
• Safety mishaps/injuries, scheduled arrival/return of ship MHE/SMSE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be physically able to be on their feet for several hours daily.
• must lift 50 pounds to operate hand dollies and pallet jacks to move parts and materials, as required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

EDUCATION:

• High School or greater

EXPERIENCE(REQUIRED):

• A minimum of 6 years of experience managing an MHE/SMSE maintenance operation or equivalent (such as a vehicle flee construction equipment maintenance operation).
• A minimum of 12 years of experience operating and repairing MHE/SMSE, which includes a
• minimum of 5 years of experience repairing and managing ordnance handling equipment.
• Experience may have been earned concurrently.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid licensed driver
• Completion of ten (10) hours of OSHA General Industry Outreach Training and a holder of the OSHA General Industry 10 card.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• PMP certification

Leo Tech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Drug-Free Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug and alcohol abuse is highly detrimental to the health and safety of employees in the workplace. This policy is intended to comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and implements random alcohol and drug testing as required under federal regulations. If any portion of this policy conflicts with federal or state regulations, the federal or state regulations shall prevail.

All job applicants are subject to drug and alcohol testing. Any offer of employment is contingent upon such applicant testing negative. No such person shall be permitted to begin work until his or her test results have been obtained. No applicant will be hired if the individual tests positive for drugs or alcohol, except for a previously disclosed legal drug that a licensed physician has prescribed for a then-existing injury or illness. Before an alcohol or drug test is administered, the applicant must sign a Leo Tech, LLC consent form authorizing the test and permitting the release of test results to the Medical Review Officer (MRO) and the designated Human Resources Representative. Failure to sign the release or cooperate in test procedures shall be deemed a withdrawal of the employment application.

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Salary

$80k - $110k