Overview

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today! Job Description Join the team that will define how the next-generation battleship is powered and operated. We are seeking a Principal Project Manager to help bring a proven nuclear propulsion plant design into a new, first-of-a-kind battleship (BBGN). The Project Manager will sit at the center of one of the most visible, high-impact efforts in the Program, coordinating work across NNL, BPMI, Newport News Shipbuilding, and Naval Reactors. The project is expected to consume a peak of 200 NNL staff per year and will require strong coordination of efforts to ensure the required deliverables will be completed on time. The work will span several disciplines at NNL including Reactor Safety, Instrument and Control, and Plant Operations. Delivering a design to the Navy to support the start of construction in 2031 will require strong oversight of project deliverables. This Project Manager will be responsible for establishing and tracking metrics to ensure project health and support line management. The successful candidate will: Create project planning documents and metrics to scope and track progress of the BBGN effort. Work with management, BPMI, NNS, and Carrier and Fleet Project to document WBS elements, planning assumptions, and schedule. Coordinate with stakeholders within NNL and outside organizations to manage the Project Management Plan. Track metrics and ensure communication of key information across stakeholders. Communicate progress to plan to management and Naval Reactors. Establish and maintain key routine meetings between organizations. Track lessons learned, lead post-job assessments, and ensure compliance with applicable requirements. Monitor the allocation of BBGN resources in coordination with Carrier Fleet Programs. This role is a good fit if you enjoy early design influence and working across organizational and technical boundaries to bring a complex ship concept to life. Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. Preferred Skills Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to take an ambiguous task, structure the work, and drive it to closure. Formal project management experience Leadership, integration, and coordination experience Experience in financial performance analysis, understanding of budget processes, funding sources, and technical work plans. Experience reporting project status (e.g., A3 sheet, Earned Value, Financial, etc). Leadership experience including team building, influencing others, and the ability to effectively interact across a variety of groups. Experience working on integrated project teams, and development and support of the elements of project execution. Strong communication skills to provide group direction, as well as articulate issues and convey ideas throughout the organization. Innovative and creative thinking, beyond current systems and requirements. Self-motivated with the ability to work on multiple initiatives concurrently. Problem solving, analytical, written and presentation skills. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple parallel issues Compensation and Benefits Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits Disability, Life & Accident Insurance 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan Personal & Medical Time Off Paid Parental Leave Flexible Work Schedules Tuition Assistance fo