Availability Work Package Manager

Sellers & Associates, LLC (S&A) is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that provides effective and affordable Programmatic and Engineering Support Services and Solutions to our Government and Commercial Clients. We work directly with our clients taking the time to understand their culture and requirements designing a custom solution tailored to meet their unique needs at an affordable price without sacrificing quality. Our specialties include Program/Engineering Management, Training/Training Technology, Technology/Product Development Strategy and Analysis, Project Management (Cost, Schedule, Scope & Quality), and Strategic Planning applied within our clients' unique domains and context.

We have Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match. Long/Short Term Disability and Life Insurance. 25 days of PTO per year. Employees may choose to work or take PTO on Federal Holidays (pending contract requirements). We also offer a TRICARE Supplement Insurance Package as well as Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for areas of study relevant to employee position responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth.

Job Title / Labor Category Title

Availability Work Package Manager

Location

Norfolk, VA 23501 US (Primary)

Security Clearance Requirements

Secret

Job Description

We are seeking an Availability Work Package Manager to join our team in Norfolk, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and programmatic support to COMNAVSURFLANT and COMNAVSURFPAC Type Commander (TYCOM) staffs.
• Assist with development, scheduling, planning, and tracking of surface ship depot-level maintenance and modernization work.
• Monitor and document depot-level availability schedule changes and root causes of schedule extensions.
• Track and maintain planning and execution milestones for depot-level availabilities.
• Support shipboard event execution, including readiness assessments, maintenance availabilities, and inspections.
• Monitor maintenance funding controls and requirements during depot-level planning.
• Assist in drafting reports and naval messages for stakeholder communication.
• Support Fleet alteration planning and execution, including cost and schedule monitoring.
• Track Mandatory Technical Requirements (MTRs) and prepare deferral letters as needed.
• Review cost estimates for repairs and alterations, including Business Case Analyses (BCAs).
• Conduct depot-level availability duration studies and provide analysis reports.
• Participate in planning meetings, conferences, and stakeholder events.
• Prepare After Action Reports (AARs) and document key decisions.
• Monitor depot-level planning processes to ensure required maintenance is scheduled and completed.
• Analyze and track completion of Class Advisories and Fleet Advisories.
• Develop and deliver briefs, presentations, and planning updates.
• Prepare lock letters for availability work package execution.
• Perform additional duties related to CNO Surface Ship Availabilities as required.

Job Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years’ experience with DoD/Navy program management, Industry or Government technical management, or Industry or Government business management.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in/with Surface, Submarine, or Aircraft Carrier maintenance and modernization planning and execution.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in related field, or 10 of minimum 15 years of experience was gained because of in-depth experience and specialized knowledge in the related field.
• NOTE: "Related Field" includes: marine engineering, maintenance management, industrial engineering, or other maritime-related field.

Other Requirements:

• Shall work at TYCOM facilities as AWPM.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

Travel %

0 - 10%

Sellers and Associates, LLC is an E-Verify company and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.