Postproduction Hull Support Analyst (Junior/Mid-Level)

Postproduction Hull Support Analyst (Junior/Mid-Level)

Location: Washington, DC

Travel: Up to 25%

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Overview

Sayres Defense is seeking a motivated Postproduction Hull Support Analyst to provide programmatic and administrative support for post-delivery hull activities, trials, and production test events in support of U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs.

This role supports Government Design Reviews (GDR), OEM coordination, and Production, Design, Test & Trials (PDT&T) activities.

The ideal candidate is a Maritime Academy graduate with strong organizational skills, familiarity with shipboard operations, and the ability to coordinate complex waterfront events. This is a high-visibility, hands-on role supporting trial execution and postproduction lifecycle efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Government Design Review (GDR) Support

• Provide administrative support for GDR processes
• Track GDR actions, documentation, and status updates
• Maintain GDR logs and reporting metrics
• Coordinate non-technical documentation and follow-ups

OEM Management Support

• Coordinate OEM quotes and Statements of Work (SOW) tracking
• Manage base access documentation and coordination
• Track SOW execution and deliverables
• Support communication between program office and OEMs

Trial & Test Event Support

• Prepare and track test procedures
• Manage document control for test procedures and support materials
• Track lessons learned and post-trial feedback
• Support SOE (Schedule of Events) preparation and management
• Provide onsite Trial Central support
• Support underway trial events

PDT&T Coordination

• Coordinate Production, Design, Test & Trial (PDT&T) events
• Track PDT&T tasking and ensure milestone alignment
• Support event logistics and stakeholder coordination

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Maritime Academy graduate preferred)
• 1–5 years of relevant experience supporting shipbuilding, waterfront operations, or Navy programs
• Strong organizational and task-tracking skills
• Experience with document control and coordination processes
• Ability to support onsite and underway trial events
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs
• Experience supporting trials, waterfront events, or test execution
• Knowledge of production or post-delivery support environments
• Active Secret clearance

Work Environment

• Hybrid support based in Washington, DC
• Up to 25% travel to shipyards and waterfront locations
• Occasional shipboard and underway support required

About Sayres Defense

Sayres Defense supports critical U.S. Navy shipbuilding and maritime programs, delivering acquisition, engineering, logistics, and waterfront expertise that strengthens fleet readiness and lifecycle sustainment.

If you are organized, mission-focused, and ready to support fleet modernization at the deckplate level - we encourage you to apply.

 

The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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