Deputy Principal Assistant Program Manager with Security Clearance

ELS is an employee-owned small business that provides professional and engineering support services to the U.S. Navy. We pride ourselves, as employee owners, in delivering high quality products to our customers across different platforms, systems and equipment. For over 35 years our focus has been to hire, develop and retain a highly-qualified staff of professionals that work collaboratively to provide exceptional support and solutions to our customers. We are caring, results driven, and strive to provide a meaningful work experience. Job summary: Deputy PAPM-Manpower, Personnel, and Training (MPT) Description: Provide strategic and operational level planning and management to support the PMS 525 MPT requirements for foreign military sales programs. Lead the PMS 525 MPT Integrated Product Team for Strategic & Operational Planning for the Royal Saudi Naval Force Multi Mission Surface Combatant FMS Case. Job functions:.
• Manage the planning and execution of all MMSC and Shore Support Team manpower requirements, personnel, and training for a planned total of 762 RSNF military and MoD civilian personnel
• Provide leadership and management to the MPT organization

• Coordinate with other PAPMs regarding production and ship delivery schedules, system/equipment configuration to inform instructional development, budget management

• RSNF messaging and coordination, conference planning, and other cross-departmental functions
• Work with the Post-Delivery PAPM and support staff to execute crew integration, shore support training, shipboard training and other cross-MPT/post-delivery functions that require close collaboration and teamwork

• Coordinate and staff the accomplishment of MPT administrative requirements, including presentations, letters/documents, deliverables to RSNF, and various monthly reports

• Coordinate and liaise with Royal Saudi Naval Force Naval Supervisory Group Commander, Training Officer, Operations Officer, and other RSNF officers in the U.S. and in Saudi Arabia

• Coordinate and manage messaging and agreements between PMS 525 and all external Government and industry stakeholders

• Develop and report on organizational and performance metrics (Training Planned/Scheduled/Completed)

• Provide guidance for training curriculum and oversee Instructional Systems Design requirements and development
• Coordinate and manage messaging and agreements with PMS 525 and external stakeholders

• Develop and manage the MPT budget

• Develop and transmit Training Supply Demand Letter and other required correspondence and reports to NETSAFA and Schoolhouses

• Create and maintain MPT plans and guidance documents including FEA/JDTA/TMP/TMP Supporting Plans/TRMs

• Determine and communicate MPT staff requirements and develop accurate and detailed position descriptions for all support positions Work Location: Washington, DC Basic Qualification/Requirements:
• Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Must be capable of obtaining a Secret Clearance

• B.S. or B.A. in engineering or other relevant technical or training field

• Experience as US Navy Surface Warfare Officer or USCG Cutterman
• Prior USN or USCG Training Program Management or Branch Chief Headquarters Staff Officer experience

• 3 years' experience working with foreign military training

• Ability to obtain passport/visa and travel internationally

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to function as a team leader in a demanding environment

• Ability to work both independently and with a team to resolve problems

• Proven leadership ability

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's Degree in one of the following areas of study: Human Capital Development, Organizational Leadership, International Studies, Operations Research, or Education

• Agile Scrum Master Certification PMP Certification

• Experience developing training curriculum and/or instructing in a military or college environment

• Experience with LCS Freedom class ships Travel: up to 25 Percent Work Status: Full Time ELS is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. ELS may ask for your Covid-19 vaccination status.