Communicate with internal departments including Engineering and Program Office, the Navy, and Suppliers to ensure changes progress to schedule.
Maintain accurate and updated documentation, including process guides, vendor records, change status logs, and contract tracking materials.
Monitor and escalate schedule risks, changes, or delays to appropriate stakeholder leadership to maintain alignment and prevent disruption.
Serve as a central point of contact for inquiries related to change status, documentation requirements, and procedural guidance.
Training and Development
Assist buyers by facilitating communication, gathering technical or operational details from other departments, and coordinating followup actions.
Develop and administer key performance indicators related to CSE change management; prepare regular status updates and metrics.
Continuous Improvement
Track, manage, and report the status of all CSErelated changes to the Program Office and the Navy customer in a clear and timely manner.
Support endtoend procurement processes for Lead Yard Services, ensuring compliance with internal policies, contractual requirements, and regulatory standards.
React to stakeholder feedback by identifying process gaps, proposing enhancements, and helping implement process improvements.
Support supplier communication by coordinating documentation requirements, meeting schedules, and actionitem followthrough.
Coordinate audits, reviews, or compliance checks related to procurement processes and prepare necessary supporting documentation
Responsibilities
Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
Qualifications
Required
Experience in procurement, supply chain, project coordination/management.
Strong understanding of schedule management, workflow tracking, and crossdepartment coordination.
Ability to interpret technical information and communicate effectively with engineering, planning, and production teams.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, follow structured processes, and maintain accurate documentation.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including status reporting to leadership and external customers.
Demonstrated ability to identify process gaps, propose solutions, and support continuous improvement.
Proficiency with standard business tools (Excel, SharePoint, scheduling tools, ERP/MRP systems, etc.).
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and escalate challenges appropriately.
Preferred
Experience supporting Navy programs, shipbuilding environments, or defense contracting.
Familiarity with DDG51 Class Standard Equipment (CSE), or configuration/change management processes.
Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and general defense procurement compliance requirements.
Experience working directly with external customers or program offices on status updates and deliverables.
Understanding of technical documentation, engineering change instructions, or contract modifications.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Yellow Belt
Core Competencies
Process Management: Ability to manage, track, and improve structured workflows, ensuring consistency and adherence to procurement and changecontrol processes.
Communication & Reporting: Skilled at presenting clear, concise status updates and communicating effectively with crossfunctional teams, program leadership, and external customers.
Stakeholder Coordination: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, planning, production, buyers, and customer organizations.
Analytical Thinking: Capable of interpreting technical information, analyzing schedule risks, and identifying trends or gaps in procurement and changemanagement activities.
Problem Solving: Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness in identifying process inefficiencies and implementing practical solutions.
Attention to Detail: Maintains accurate documentation, tracks multiple simultaneous changes, and ensures quality and precision in all information shared externally.
Time Management: Effectively prioritizes tasks, manages competing deadlines, and ensures schedule adherence for all DDG51 CSE change activities.
Adaptability: Responds quickly to stakeholder feedback, shifting priorities, and evolving program requirements while maintaining a high level of organization.
Systems & Tools Proficiency: Familiar with ERP/MRP systems, scheduling software, and collaboration platforms to support daily procurement coordination activities.
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