Student Intern - Program Management Office (Summer 2025)

Job Posting End Date:  Until Filled

Shift:                               1st

Security Clearance:       No Clearance

 

 

 

SUMMARY

This is a trainee position with the primary objective of development during an 8-12 week period. Interns will work with members of various areas in support of ongoing and/or future shipbuilding programs. The assignment may be in Production and/or Production Support.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Interns may be given the opportunity to review processes and documentation and participate in Process Improvement Teams.
• Additionally, they will have the opportunity to suggest recommendations to department manager(s) for process improvements and participate in the implementation of recommended improvements.
• Develops overall knowledge of shipbuilding processes and managerial skills.
• Contributes to team performance to safety, quality, cost and schedule objectives.
• Suggest recommendations for improvement and initiate implementation of improvement.
• Completes all projects/assignments in time allotted.
• Evaluates performance at the culmination of assignment
• Actively participates in implementing and monitoring continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, improve quality, reduce cycle time, and reduce costs.

 

Reports to department manager/supervisor on a regular basis to monitor status of assigned projects. Interacts with SOC Managers, General Supervisors, Trade Supervisors, Ship Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, Planners, Safety representatives, customers, vendors and subcontractors.

 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university program required.
• Must be a Junior, graduating in 2026
• A broad understanding of maritime industry operations is desired but not required. 
• Must have some understanding of world-class manufacturing techniques.
• Proficient in the following computer applications: Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Must have the ability to express ideas in oral and written formats and demonstrate a high degree of personal flexibility.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Capability of compiling tasks, duration and task sequence for any given project.
• Understands contract change process sequences and interdepartmental impacts.
• Ability to provide effective coordination between departments and organizations.
• Problem solving skills: Ability to generate solutions to organizational issues, problems and disputes.
• Exposure and understanding of PMO's involvement in all build cycle events of a ship from Start of Construction to the end of guarantee.
• Proficiency in customer and inter-organizational communication techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management.
• Understands functions and responsibilities of the Business Development group

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work primarily conducted in an office setting with good lighting.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing. Must be physically able to commute to buildings throughout the shipyard. Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.

 

PAY SCALE

$23.80 - $30.82

 

This pay range is a reasonable estimate of the hourly range for this role. It takes into account the wide range of factors considered in mak