R&P is seeking a motivated professional to provide support for U.S. Navy Shipbuilding Programs. Work will beperformed at R&P Technologies Washington, DC office with partial telework opportunities that align with the customer and R&P Technologies' in office requirements. The candidate will work extensively using the Navy Modernization Process-Management Operations Manual (NMP-MOM) as the primary modernization reference guidance to support ship alteration research, planning, scheduling, and execution. 

• Review ship class modernization, advanced planning, ship availabilities, integration of new technologies, the overarching contract strategy, and planning yard functions to appropriately prepare program/ project briefings, plans, meeting minutes, action item reports, and other required program planning documentation. 
• Draft, review, coordinate, and/or process Ship Change Documents (SCDs) for Combat Systems (CS), Command, Control,Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I), and Hull, Mechnical, & Electrical (HM&E) systems.
• Support ship alteration/modernization Availability Work Package (AWP) planning, Participating Acquisition Resource Manager (PARM) coordination, SCD maturity management via the Technical Assessment Team (TAT), SCD scheduling via customer Change Manager (CM), SCD logisitics review requirements and coordiantion, deconfliction of NMP-MOM requirements for SCD maturity.
• Identify risks and potential mitigation strategies to reduce likelihood/impact of risk events pertaining to execution of planned ship alterations.
• Provide support to adequately resolve critical problems in fielding and fleet-introduction, to include any future availabilities. This support includes coordinating with Ship Program Office (SPM),
  Surface Maintenance Engineering Planning Program (SURFMEPP), PARMs, Type Commander (TYCOM), and Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs) to execute Fleet requirements.
• Work independently to develop modenization program reports in coordination with the customer and Modernization Task Lead.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of briefings and presentations to government representatives and associated stakeholders.
• Work closely with customer personnel across several Navy program offices, R&P employees, ship personnel, and industry stakeholders to support and expedite SCD development, maturity, and execution.
• Manage email communication and provide prompt response to all queries.
• Effectively manage and file developed documents.
• Safeguard handling of documentation in adherance to security requirements.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience. Higher degree can be substituted for years of experience
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Profficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Secret clearance

Preferred: 

• Naval Engineering background
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoW and NAVSEA programs, processes, and initiatives
• Familiarization and experience in Navy ship modernization and/or maintenance

R&P Technologies provides equal opportunity for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), veteran or marital status, or any other factor prohibited by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.

R&P maintains an Affirmative Action Plan to establish fair access to employment opportunities and to create a work community that is an accurate reflection of the qualified workforce. Due to security clearance requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for most positions

R&P offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes contributions towards health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other non-salary benefits. Exact salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.