Field Site Project Coordinator

Job Posting Title:

Field Site Project Coordinator

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Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

Washington

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Job Details:

Purpose

Conduct project planning and scheduling, assist with coordination and management of a field team, and coordinate/direct maintenance, integration and testing activities of unique underwater acoustic sensors and networked common computing systems for the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of an integrated team of Navy, contractor and laboratory personnel and maintain schedule for the installation, maintenance and testing for unique underwater sensors and networked common computing systems.

• Provide  field  engineering support and assist  with  management of field support team for  unique underwater sensors and networked common computing systems, their operation, evaluation and maintenance

• Participate in formal documentation through the development of test and maintenance procedures, formal work packages and training materials.

• Participate in system testing, training and maintenance onboard at a training facility, an Operational Training Platform and/or a US Navy Submarine platform.

• Perform liaison tasks with sponsoring organizations and prepare and present formal progress and status briefs covering on-going activities.

• Establish working relationships with vendors, program sponsors, project partner organizations, and system operators from the US Navy. Research and incorporate new  technologies for system enhancements. Assist Supervisor and Engineers as required, travel as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

• Five years  of experience in the  operation, test, evaluation and employment of sophisticated Navy  systems, including underwater acoustic systems.

• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan,  and execute installation, test  and maintenance procedures of complex systems using  formal Navy  systems and processes.

• Demonstrated knowledge of sonar  system operations, maintenance and training, including expertise developing and applying system level  operating and troubleshooting procedures.

• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time. The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional