Production Lead

We are seeking a highly experienced Production Lead to support the delivery and sustainment of the AN/BYG-1 submarine combat control system—an open-architecture system that integrates tactical control, weapons management, and information assurance for U.S. Navy submarine platforms. The Production Lead will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end production lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, configuration-controlled software systems that meet mission-critical operational requirements. This role will work on a team to integrate and test all subsystems and components of the AN/BYG-1 product associated with integration and test of TCS, PCS, IA, VMS, and CIS, interfaces, PM and SWFTS engagement.

This role is based between Manassas, VA or Washington, DC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the production planning, execution, and delivery of software-based builds for the AN/BYG-1 system, coordinating across engineering, integration, and test teams.
• Oversee all baseline management, software configuration control, and version release processes in accordance with Navy and industry standards.
• Drive systems engineering processes, including traceability of requirements, interface definitions, and architecture compliance.
• Support the full lifecycle of AN/BYG-1, including initial production, deployment, upgrades, and long-term sustainment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define, develop, and verify system requirements; ensure test and validation plans meet operational and technical goals.
• Ensure production schedules align with Navy deployment needs, managing risk and mitigating production delays or cost overruns.
• Facilitate regular reviews and readiness assessments for production milestones, configuration audits, and system validation events.
• Maintain close coordination with Navy customers, prime contractors, and engineering support teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience delivering production-level software-based systems in a defense, aerospace, or naval environment.
• Deep expertise in systems engineering, including requirements development, system design, integration, and validation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in baseline and configuration management processes, including the use of tools such as CMPro, ClearCase, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting lifecycle management and sustainment activities for submarine combat control systems or comparable DoD/naval systems.
• Strong understanding of DoD software development and delivery standards, including CMMI, Agile/Iterative approaches, and MIL-STD documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with the AN/BYG-1 system or similar undersea warfare systems (e.g., APB/ARCI, CCS, etc.).
• Familiarity with NAVSEA, PEO SUBS, and associated Navy acquisition and certification processes.
• Working knowledge of automated build systems, integration labs, and configuration release workflows in classified environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

This position is contingent upon contract award