Ship's Support Manager - Material Reclaimation

Job Description

Position Summary

Phoenix Group of Virginia (PGV) provides a Material Reclamation (MR) Ship’s Support Manager to serve as the on-site, day-to-day point of contact supporting SUPSHIP Newport News INACT material reclamation execution aboard ship. The Ship’s Support Manager coordinates daily reclamation activities, liaises between ship’s force, planners, SMEs, and shipbuilder personnel, and ensures execution stays aligned with INACT requirements and schedule. The Ship’s Support Manager applies lessons learned from the ex-Enterprise (CVN 65) inactivation and reclamation effort to improve execution and is a good steward of Navy resources, working to maximize the value the Navy recovers from the decommissioned ship through fiscally responsible material reclamation, reuse, and disposition decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for material reclamation activities aboard the ship.

• Coordinate daily reclamation execution activities between ship’s force, Functional Area Planners (FAPs), Material Analysts, SMEs, and shipbuilder personnel.

• Establish and maintain professional, timely, and highly effective communication channels across a diverse array of stakeholders; including ship’s force, program leadership, industry partners, and technical SMEs. Ensuring critical information, execution updates, and operational barriers are clearly and proactively articulated.

• Track and report status of material removal, reclamation, and disposition tasks against the Availability Work Package (AWP) and execution schedule.

• Facilitate ship access, scheduling, and logistics required to support reclamation work aboard ship.

• Identify and resolve day-to-day issues affecting reclamation execution, escalating risks to leadership as needed.

• Monitor shipbuilder execution of removal, handling, and disposition activities for compliance with approved plans.

• Identify risks related to access, system dependencies, configuration control, and removal sequencing aboard ship.

• Monitor material handling and disposition activities aboard ship for compliance with security, classification, and Navy requirements.

• Participate in IPTs and planning meetings to provide on-site execution status and surface material reclamation issues.

• Coordinate with IT SME, CS/C4I SME, Aviation/HM&E SME and Supply SME to ensure proper handling, tracking, and disposition of equipment.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation of material reclamation activities, status, and decisions.

• Ensure timely communication of reclamation progress and issues between ship’s force, SMEs, and program leadership.

• Apply lessons learned from the CVN 65 inactivation and reclamation effort to identify process improvements and avoid recurring issues during execution.

• Act as a good steward of Navy resources by identifying opportunities to maximize the value recovered from the decommissioned ship through cost-effective reclamation, reuse, and disposition decisions.

• Flag avoidable costs, inefficiencies, or schedule delays during execution and recommend fiscally responsible corrective actions.

• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership to support Statement of Work requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 10+ years experience in:

• Program/project management, operations management, or maintenance management, preferably in a Navy or shipyard environment

• Shipboard or waterfront environments

• Demonstrated experience with:

• Leading teams or coordinating multi-stakeholder execution efforts

• Equipment lifecycle management

Preferred Qualifications

• Former US Navy: 

  • FC, ET, IT, or related ratings; Chief Petty Officer (CPO) preferred

  • CWO or LDO with maintenance, material, or ship’s force management background

• Experience with:

  • Leading or managing shipboard maintenance, modernization, or reclamation teams

  • Shipyard availabilities or modernization efforts

  • SUPSHIP, NAVSEA, NSWC, or TYCOM environments

• PMP or similar project/program management certification

• Familiarity with:

  • Demilitarization (DEMIL) requirements

  • Classified material handling and disposition

  • Carrier inactivation/reclamation efforts (e.g., CVN 65) and associated lessons learned

Core Competencies

• Leadership and cross-functional coordination

• Material reclamation execution management

• Schedule and logistics coordination aboard ship

• Risk identification and issue resolution during execution

• Clear communication across ship’s force, SMEs, and program leadership

• Fiscal stewardship and cost-conscious decision-making on behalf of the Navy

• Application of lessons learned across reclamation efforts to drive continuous improvement

Tools / Systems

• Microsoft Office Suite (basic proficiency)

• Navy material tracking, configuration tracking, and scheduling systems

• Material tracking and inventory systems

Work Environment

• Onsite: SUPSHIP Newport News / shipyard and waterfront environment

• Direct interaction with planners, SMEs, material teams, and shipbuilder personnel

Security Requirements

• Active or ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance (higher eligibility preferred)

• U.S. citizenship required