NAVCERT Manager - Surface & Submarine

Job Summary : SEACORP is seeking a NAVCERT Manager to lead the planning, execution, and oversight of Navigation Certification (NAVCERT) tasks for U.S. Navy platforms. The Manager is responsible for assembling multi-disciplinary certification teams, developing comprehensive project schedules, and ensuring all tasks are completed within defined scope, budget, and timeline. This role requires proactive risk management to keep projects on track and consistent communication with stakeholders to provide technical and programmatic updates. The NAVCERT Manager ensures full compliance with NAVCERT instructions, oversaw the completion of all testing phases, and guarantees the production of high-quality technical reports. Job Responsibilities Include: Project Planning Execution: Plan and execute NAVCERT tasks for surface and submarine platforms, ensuring all milestones are met within scope and budget. Assemble specialized NAVCERT teams, selecting technicians and engineers based on system complexity and platform requirements. Develop and maintain integrated master schedules and detailed team plans for dockside and at-sea testing events. Establish project baselines and monitor progress against technical and operational goals. Resource Financial Management: Monitor project costs and labor hours to ensure alignment with contract funding and budget constraints. Manage the allocation of specialized test equipment and technical resources across multiple concurrent certification events. Identify potential budget overruns or schedule slips early, implementing corrective actions to maintain project health. Risk Mitigation Compliance: Identify, track, and mitigate technical and programmatic risks to prevent delays in the certification timeline. Ensure all certification activities are conducted in strict compliance with NAVCERT instructions (e.g., OPNAVINST 9420.2) and safety protocols. Oversee the verification and validation process to ensure 100% completion of required testing before final report submission. Review and approve final NAVCERT technical reports and certification packages for submission to Navy stakeholders and TYCOM. Stakeholder Engagement: Provide regular project updates, status reports, and technical briefings to internal leadership and external Navy stakeholders. Interface directly with Type Commanders (TYCOM), Navy engineers, and Ship’s Force to coordinate certification windows and resolve high-level conflicts. Serve as the primary point of contact for all NAVCERT-related programmatic inquiries.