Execution Team Lead – Submarine

Execution Team Lead – Submarine

Gromelski and Associates, Inc. (GAI) partners with prime contractors to provide professional services. Key service areas include Engineering Design and Documentation; Software Development and Testing; System Integration, Testing and Evaluation; Lab Management and Field Installation; Integrated Logistics Support, Training Development and Delivery, Multimedia Support, and Technical System Support.

Execution Team Lead – Submarine Job Description

The Submarine Systems Engineering and Integration program is seeking a full-time, highly motivated Execution Team Lead. As a Team Lead, you will guide a cross-functional team through design, integration, and test activities that span New Construction (NEWCON) and modernization platforms. Your guidance will drive the delivery of a robust and reliable combat system to the Submarine Force. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with hands-on leadership to align goals, manage schedules, drive process excellence, and foster a high‑performing collaborative environment.

Execution Team Lead – Submarine Key Responsibilities:

·       Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders across 11 Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems subsystems, representing the team’s technical focus areas while maintaining transparent communication.

·       Direct the integration of production solutions with Architecture product teams, defining workflow and communication standards that align with and advance the program’s objectives.

·       Operate autonomously under general direction; set assignment goals for the team, execute work, and present deliverables for review at critical milestones.

·       Cultivate a positive, inclusive team culture by removing blockers, mentoring members, and coordinating career‑development plans with the leadership team.

·       Clearly communicate program objectives to the team and ensure their goals and priorities are aligned with the overall program strategy.

·       Oversee and drive timely completion of Feature and Bug work, ensuring proper status tracking, testing, and verification.

·       Coordinate System of System level testing (e.g., SLTs) and provide logistics and personnel support for demo events (SOP, Ops Demo) as well as for NEWCON and dockside testing.

·       Own the team’s master schedule, tracking all milestones, deadlines, and deliverables.

·       Proactively identify, assess, and drive mitigation of technical and schedule risks.

·       Enforce consistent execution of defined processes and procedures while partnering with the team to identify improvement opportunities and lead change implementation.

·       Assess staffing needs, coordinate with leadership to fill gaps, and allocate resources efficiently across projects and tasks.

·       Provide practical solutions to a broad spectrum of complex technical problems, ensuring they align with program objectives and constraints.

·       Influence program strategy by providing input on objectives, contributing to roadmap discussions, and driving alignment with senior leadership.

·       Supply timely, relevant inputs for Bay/Hardware planning decisions.