AIT Coordinator / Milestones and Certifications Manager

R&P is looking for a motivated profession who wants to join our team. We are a small-sized defense contractor providing Engineering, Logistics, Program Management and Technical Services to government clients. We need a Milestones and Certifications Manager ready to join a fast-paced and exciting work environment.Apply program management, engineering, shipyard operations, planning, and written/oral communication skills, in direct support of PMS 500 mission and objectivesPerform the duties as local authority for planning, managing, evaluating, preparing, and directing the execution of production and test milestones/certifications and Alteration Installation TeamsInterfaces and coordinates with senior management and technical personnel at PEOs, NSWCs, NAVSEA, NAVAIR and SPAWAR technical codes, SUPSHIP offices, USN Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV), other Naval activities, private shipbuilders, project office members from private industry, and with codes within SUPSHIP Gulf CoastCoordinates and tracks AIT efforts to ensure the DDG 1000 Class is fully certified and capable to operate upon completion of the BYMPDevelop and maintain a deep understanding of the DDG 1000 BYMP schedule, milestones, certifications, and AITs supporting the availabilityAnalyze requirements and manage the coordination of all HM&E and Combat Systems Testing required for the completion of system installations, to include production milestones, ship certifications, in port and at-sea testing, and subsequent delivery of the ship to the NavyDevelop reports, briefs, and presentations for executive level meetings and eventsDevelop and monitor work tasks via independently developed systemsPerform programmatic analysis, timeline analysis, conclusions, findings, and recommendationsInitiate and implement execution initiatives, projects, plans, and products that can be leveraged to support PMS 500 Program goals and objectivesParticipate in regular program management reviews and ensure schedule, technical progress and issues are addressedBachelor’s degree preferred with a minimum of 15+ years of experience in ship post delivery, combat systems integration, test or related discipline.Experience in Shipyard Operations, Engineering and facilities improvement projects is requiredExperience in U.S. Navy Shipbuilding and/or ship repair/modernization is preferredAbility to coordinate large projects and the efforts of groups of people of diverse engineering/technical backgroundsExtensive experience working with little oversight and ability to align the priorities of multiple diverse organizations to achieve goalsActive Secret clearance is requiredR&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 positionsR&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.

Created: 2025-11-15