Senior Infrastructure Analyst - Navy Undersea Warfare Program Su with Security Clearance

Synchron, LLC has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Infrastructure Analyst for Columbia Class Transition Infrastructure to provide support to the U.S. Navy's In-Service Strategic Submarines Program Office (PMS 396) at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC! In this role, you will support PMS 396O, leading all facility and infrastructure transition efforts required to ensure Trident Refit Facilities (TRFs) and shore installations are fully equipped and ready to support the post-delivery in-service maintenance, sustainment, and modernization of Columbia-class submarines.

This position bridges the gap between ship acquisition (PMS 397), in-service submarine support (PMS 396), Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). You will play a critical role in ensuring that physical plant assets, dry docks, specialized maintenance shops, laydown areas, and shore utilities are planned, funded, and executed to support the SSBN strategic deterrence mission.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Lead & Coordination: Serve as the lead for all shore infrastructure, facility modification, and TRF readiness initiatives supporting the transition from Ohio Class to Columbia Class SSBNs.
• Transition Agreements & Facility Scope: Draft, review, and manage transition agreements dawning between PMS 397, PMS 396, NAVFAC, CNIC, and local TRFs. Ensure clear delineation of responsibilities, milestones, and funding streams for infrastructure modifications.
• TRF Readiness & Site Integration: Collaborate directly with Trident Refit Facilities (TRF Bangor and TRF Kings Bay), Public Shipyards, and Naval Warfare Centers to audit, track, and verify that industrial equipment, dry docks, piers, and specialized facilities are ready to support Columbia-class maintenance.
• POM & Funding Alignment: Review Program Objective Memorandum (POM) requirements to ensure adequate long-term budget planning, military construction (MILCON), and facility sustainment, restoration, and modernization (FRM) funding are established for out-year infrastructure needs.
• Lessons Learned Integration: Evaluate historical infrastructure and facility transition data from prior ship class changes (e.g., Virginia class, Ohio class) to identify actionable lessons learned and mitigate facility-related risks.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary interface across Team Sub Program Offices, NAVFAC, CNIC, Submarine Type Commanders (TYCOMs), Regional Commands, and TRF leadership regarding facility readiness and site infrastructure timelines.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 10 or more years of experience in engineering, science management, operational facility planning, or major defense infrastructure/acquisition programs.
• Navy Background: Significant background supporting U.S. Navy submarine programs, naval installations, or fleet support activities.
• Client Interface & Leadership: Exceptional client facing skills with demonstrated capability to lead cross-functional government and contractor teams across multi-agency boundaries.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Strong analytical abilities to translate ship technical specifications into concrete shore-side infrastructure and facility requirements.
• Autonomy & Initiative: High level of personal initiative, self-direction, and reliability in driving long-term infrastructure milestones to completion.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and data tracking platforms.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills suitable for brief preparation to senior Team Sub, NAVFAC, and Fleet leadership.
• Active Secret DoD clearance is required; f amiliarity with handling restrictions (CUI, NOFORN etc.) for sensitive, unclassified and classified documents Work Location: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC. Routine Telework may be allowed up to 20% (expect greater in office presence initially while becoming familiar with the position's roles and responsibilities).

Travel: Up to 20% SYNCHRON, LLC provides technical support services to the Department of Defense, Government Contractors, and select partners. Our mission is to combine Subject Matter Expertise with innovative technology applications to provide highly effective and efficient solutions to government and commercial clients. It is the policy of Synchron, LLC to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.