Project Management/Financial Analyst

Ho'olaulima Government Solutions LLC (HGS) is a Small Business Administration-certified, Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) Owned, 8(a) Small Business that provides services and solutions in the areas of Environmental Services, Information Technology Services, Healthcare Services and Professional and Technical Services to the Department of Defense and other Federal agencies.

HGS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Kīnā'ole Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit established to benefit Native Hawaiian communities.

You will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional training reimbursement
• 401K
• Disability insurance
• ...and much, much more!

We are looking for Project Management/Financial Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidates for these positions are experienced individuals who are hard-working, with the ability to excel in a fast-paced government contractor environment, and who have positive energetic attitudes.

Job Description:

Monitor the Electric Boat (EB) shipbuilding and repair operations, coordinate with local offices, and report to Naval Reactors (NR) - 08H. This includes in-person engagement on shipyard labor resource and facility allocation for work being performed; confirming progress compared to cost returns; conducting spot visits to identify labor resource shortfalls compared to Labor Resource Management (LRM) plans and how Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) and other workforce development investments are impacting labor resources; confirming purchase order placement for critical material and engaging with the shipyard to mitigate/solve supply chain issues, inclusive of on-site oversight of supplier development investments and other related initiatives; developing contract change documents for NR actions (e.g., gathering relevant data and preparing correspondence related to Notifications of Changes [NOCs] and Field Modification Requests [FMRs]); attending contract change meetings between the Government and the shipyards; and providing oversight to maintain and adjudicate all NR changes on time, with all the required reviews.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the NR, Naval Nuclear Reactor Laboratory (NNL) in gathering financial and technical information to develop FMR and NOC letter responses and staff correspondence within NR Headquarter for review and concurrence.
• Provide support to the NNL in the oversight and prioritization of maintenance processes, management processes and project metrics associated with SSN ROHs and CVN RCOHs, to include maintenance availability change control and prioritization of work processes. This includes supporting with the establishment and implementation of required program management process and methodologies to include performance measurement baselines and change control processes, along with financial management tools, cost control support, and project management tools.
• Provide in-person oversight of shipyard's deck plate resource allocation for work being performed, confirm progression compared to cost returns and conduct spot visits to identify labor resource shortfalls compared to Labor Resource Management (LRM) plans, and provide the NNL with recommendations to improve deck plate work performance, eliminate unnecessary costs, and mitigate future schedule impacts.
• Attend meetings, as requested by the NNL, recommend meetings for NNL attendance, and contribute information and suggestions relevant to the scope of work.
• Recommend required reporting and oversight tools and prepare written reports and presentations, as requested by the NNL.
• Support change control management oversight of the subcontractor with oversight and analysis of work performed under Level of Effort (LOE) SWLINs and work related to contract changes
  • Coordinate with SUPSHIPs on progress and change status for NR related work.
  • Advise the NNL on impacts to nuclear work from shipyard performance.
  • Ensure mandatory work is expedited and accounted for contractually, to include on-time material procurements.
  • Obtain all necessary concurrences to expedite new/growth work.
• Support the NNL by providing oversight, information gathering, and recommendations for SIB investments and miscellaneous tasking as requested by the NNL.
• At the completion of the term of this order, the Supplier shall provide the NNL with an assessment and recommendations to establish a repeatable contract oversight, performance management, and prioritization of aircraft carrier and submarine construction and maintenance availabilities in private shipyards.
  • Gather relevant supporting technical and financial information and create FMR and NOC letter responses; staff the letter for NR program and technical sections to review and concur to conduct cost report analysis and periodic progressing of work to cost reporting.
  • Review material ordering practice and performance (on-time order placement, bundling of procurements, incentives to mitigate and drive NNS/EB subcontractor behavior).
  • Use of data analytics to evaluate trends and progress and to identify deficiencies.
  • Provide deck plate support for all Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) CVN/Submarine waterfront acquisition issues.
  • Liaise with SUPSHIP to ensure compliance with NR acquisition guidance and validate Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics.
  • Liaise with SUPSHIP to ensure sufficient progress in strategic outsourcing of manufacturing work.
  • Liaise with SUPSHIP on oversight of propulsion plant SIB investments at EB, NNS, and their subcontractors.
  • Support NR with SIB/miscellaneous tasking related to the area of responsibility.
  • Familiarity with availability work packages and construction sequences to understand and support the needs of the NNPP.

Minimum Requirements

Possess knowledge and experience with the following:

• Five (5) years' experience in technical evaluation, estimation, and cost validation of cost estimates of shipyard construction and maintenance for submarines or aircraft carriers.
• Five (5) years' experience in nuclear and non-nuclear system maintenance planning/execution for submarines or aircraft carriers during overhaul, refueling, and servicing and/or experience in construction of submarines or aircraft carriers.
• Five (5) years' experience with the regulations, policies, and organization interfaces (NAVSEA 08, NAVSEA 04, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, and shipyards) governing NR work.
• Documented success in establishing actionable cost data sheets, reporting systems, and metrics to ensure the cost and schedule performance of construction and maintenance availabilities for submarines and aircraft carriers.
• Documented success with oral and written communications, with particular capability to communicate and determine work prioritization amongst multiple organizations and at all levels within those organizations.
• Be knowledgeable of the availability work packages and construction sequences to understand and support the needs of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
• Systems used for the establishment, collection, and reporting of work performance information (Cost Data Sheets, Availability Work Packages, Ships Work Line Item Number).
• Maintenance processes, management processes and project metrics associated with Nuclear Ship ROHs and RCOHs, to include Maintenance availability change control and prioritization of work processes.
• Roles and Responsibilities of Functional Area Planner for RCOH and ROH planning.
• Submarine Maintenance Availabilities and experience with the integration and execution of Nuclear Alterations within these availabilities.
• Supervisor Shipbuilding authorities and oversight procedures.
• Financial budgeting, estimating, accounting, and cost control regulation, processes, and execution systems.
• Must possess an active Secret Security Clearance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.

Physical Requirements:

• This position may require occasional travel (less than 10%).
• You may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Work may be performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g., fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals).
• You may be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• This position may require exposure to high noise levels.

HGS is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.