Defueling Functional Area Planner (FAP)

Position Description:

Phoenix Group of Virginia (PGV) embeds a Defueling Functional Area Planner to support SUPSHIP Newport News and NAVSEA 08 INACT planning. The planner develops and refines nuclear and defueling work packages, ensuring accurate scope, prioritization, and contract alignment to deliver safe, executable inactivation outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine Nuclear and Defueling Availability Work Package (AWP) inputs for INACT execution.
• Conduct detailed AWP reviews to ensure work items are prioritized, complete, and aligned to SWLIN requirements.
• Coordinate with SUPSHIPNN, NAVSEA 08, and INACT project teams on technical instruction reconciliation and contract alignment.
• Analyze Cost Data Sheets, service algorithms, and contract inputs to support planning accuracy and execution feasibility.
• Review and assess shipbuilder CDRL submittals for completeness and contractual compliance.
• Participate in Nuclear IPT and interface meetings; translate outputs into executable AWP actions.
• Develop Technical Advisory Reports (TARs) and planning inputs supporting advanced execution strategies.
• Coordinate defueling-phase radiological sequencing with Nuclear FAP; flag conflicts to Program Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership to support Statement of Work requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 10+ years aircraft carrier maintenance, operations, shipbuilding, or repair experience
• Direct experience with nuclear or defueling planning, execution, or oversight

Preferred Qualifications

• Project or Program Management experience
• Former US Navy CPO, CWO, or LDO
• Experience with SUPSHIP, NAVSEA 08, NSWC/NUWC, RMC, or TYCOM environments

Core Competencies

• Nuclear planning rigor and compliance discipline
• Contract interpretation and execution alignment
• Stakeholder coordination across Government and shipbuilder organizations
• Analytical problem-solving under schedule pressure

Tools / Systems

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Cost and schedule analysis tools (program-specific)

Work Environment

• Onsite: Newport News Shipbuilding / SUPSHIP NN
• High-tempo shipyard and program office coordination environment

Additional Requirements: Secret Clearance