MANAGEMENT ANALYST - OHIO CLASS ALTERATION MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

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• Position Summary MIKEL is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Management Analyst to support the OHIO Class Submarine Program at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT). This position will provide programmatic, analytical, and administrative support to the Government Alteration Manager, assisting with the coordination, tracking, processing, and reporting of submarine alteration activities. The successful candidate will work closely with Government and contractor stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Configuration Management/Integrated Logistics Support (CM/ILS), Participating Acquisition Resource Managers (PARMs), shipyard representatives, and PMS 396 to ensure accurate program reporting, effective communication, and timely processing of alteration documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Analytical Support

• Provide daily programmatic and analytical support to the Government Alteration Manager in the coordination and execution of OHIO Class alteration activities.
• Maintain and update the OHIO Workload tracking report daily, ensuring accurate documentation of alteration status, milestones, priorities, and outstanding actions.
• Prepare and distribute weekly OHIO Workload reports to Government and contractor stakeholders.
• Maintain and update the SSBN/SSGN Naval Program Element Support (NPES) Alteration Status Report, providing visibility into alteration progress, schedules, and outstanding requirements.
• Prepare and distribute biweekly NPES Alteration Status Reports.
• Analyze workload data, identify potential schedule impacts, and communicate outstanding issues requiring Government attention.

Alteration Processing and Documentation

• Coordinate the processing and routing of alteration packages submitted by PARMs, including Engineering Changes (ECs), Engineering Change Instructions (ECIs), Software Updates (SUs), and Temporary Engineering Changes (TECs).
• Prepare, organize, and maintain documentation supporting alteration approval packages, including front matter, naval messages, Configuration Management Verification (CMV) documentation, test certifications, and Installation Assessment/Equipment Technical (IA/EQT) assessments.
• Monitor alteration packages throughout the review and approval process, tracking outstanding actions and coordinating with stakeholders to support timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate records of alteration documentation, review comments, approvals, and associated program correspondence.

Meeting Coordination and Action Management

• Organize and chair the weekly OHIO Workload meeting, coordinating with CM/ILS, Systems Engineering, Electric Boat New England Operations (EB NEO), Change Control, PMS 396, and other program stakeholders.
• Document meeting discussions, track action items, assign responsible parties, and monitor progress toward resolution.
• Coordinate and chair the biweekly SSBN/SSGN NPES Alteration Status Report meeting, providing updates on alteration progress and outstanding program requirements.
• Facilitate technical comment review meetings to support the review and resolution of alteration documentation.
• Maintain comment tracking spreadsheets, document resolutions, and distribute updated meeting materials, action items, and status reports.

Stakeholder Coordination and Administrative Support

• Serve as a coordination point between Government and contractor organizations supporting OHIO Class alteration management activities.
• Provide program documentation, workload information, and alteration status updates to PARMs, Kings Bay personnel, Systems Engineering, PMS 396, and other stakeholders as requested.
• Support the preparation and organization of program correspondence, technical documentation, and alteration approval materials.
• Assist the Government Alteration Manager with additional program management, reporting, and administrative requirements as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in program support, management analysis, technical administration, configuration management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate program documentation.
• Experience developing and maintaining tracking spreadsheets, status reports, action item logs, and program schedules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, identify outstanding requirements, and follow actions through completion.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records in a technical program environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense, NAVSEA, NUWCDIVNPT, or U.S. Navy submarine programs.
• Familiarity with OHIO Class SSBN/SSGN submarine systems and alteration management activities.
• Knowledge of Navy engineering change processes, alteration documentation, and configuration management workflows.
• Experience working with ECs, ECIs, SUs, TECs, and associated technical documentation.
• Familiarity with NPES alteration reporting, workload tracking, and Navy technical approval processes.
• Experience coordinating with PARMs, PMS 396, shipyards, and Government engineering organizations.
• Understanding of submarine combat systems, fire control systems, or associated integrated logistics support activities.

Desired Candidate Attributes

• The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional who excels at organizing information, coordinating stakeholders, and maintaining accurate program reporting. This individual should be comfortable facilitating technical meetings, managing action items, and independently supporting multiple concurrent program activities.
• While an engineering background is beneficial, this position primarily requires strong analytical, organizational, documentation management, and communication skills rather than hands-on engineering experience.

MIKEL offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401k Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Tuition Reimbursement. Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance or higher is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.