Acquisition Strategy, Budget Management, Communication Skills, DoD Secret Clearance, Logistics, Military, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Development, Product Testing, Requirements Validation/Verification, Research & Development (R&D), Sales, Software Development, Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Testing, United States Navy (USN), Validation Testing
Washington, Washington, DC
VTG is seeking a Product Development Lead in Washington, DC, to support our Navy customer.
Responsibilities:
As Product Development Lead, you will assist the U.S. Navy with developing and implementing a strategy spanning system acquisition, modernization, and development to field and sustain integrated surface ship combat system capability. Responsibilities will include coordinating research and development efforts of advanced and enabling technologies; contributing to planning and developmental tests of various product lines; participating in program and technical reviews; reviewing and ensuring the validity of requirements, specifications and engineering change documents generated during the development process.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in any technical-related field or engineering field and 15 years professional experience related to U.S. Navy or Department of War (DoW) systems development and integration, or
- Master’s degree in a relevant field and ten years of relevant experience.
- Excellent communication and briefing skills
- Expertise in strategic planning, coordination, logistics and familiarity with senior and flag level support, including new program initiatives.
- Familiarity with DoW/DON Policies and Procedures related to systems engineering, software development and software management, verification and validation, test and evaluation and Navy combat systems.
- Knowledgeable with Product Development and Strategic Budget Manager functions.
- Must have and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
Preferred Skills:
- Foreign Military Sales (FMS) familiarity
- Knowledge of various Combat System Elements.
- Surface Navy operational experience a plus
*Position contingent upon contract award*