Maritime Operations & Training Project Manager
TQI Solutions is seeking proactive and visionary leaders to drive impactful solutions for our clients. We prioritize work-life balance, offer excellent benefits, and provide career growth opportunities. Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on maritime operations and training.
TQI Solutions is seeking a Maritime Operations & Training Project Manager to support the Global Maritime Response Plan (GMRP) at U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) in Norfolk, VA. In this role, you will lead training initiatives, analyze operational requirements, and develop high-quality assessments that support naval readiness and mission success.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze training requirements and develop strategic plans, producing high-quality reports, white papers, executive correspondence, and briefings.
- Design and implement a Maritime Operations Center (MOC) training continuum, including functional task training, staff development, and major readiness exercises over a 24-month cycle.
- Monitor and track staff training objectives to ensure alignment with TJFMCC/CJTF mission-essential tasks, guidance, and intent.
- Evaluate naval and maritime processes, including warfighting function integration, to identify strengths and areas for improvement during exercise preparation and execution.
- Collaborate with Task Force Commanders (TJFMCC, CTFs) to assess logistics requirements and consolidate staff supportability plans.
- Integrate Operational Design elements into CTF operations to support the development of planned operations and crisis action plans.
- Support ongoing TFJMCC and CTF campaigns, operations, and crisis response efforts in alignment with command objectives.
- Apply expertise in knowledge management to improve organizational efficiency and decision-making.
- Serve as the lead Knowledge Management Process Improvement Facilitator to enhance overall organizational performance and effectiveness.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related scientific/technical discipline.
- 10+ years of combined experience in U.S. Navy training, maritime operations, and ship maintenance.
- Strong knowledge of Navy planning and operational assessment efforts.
- Excellent technical writing and editing skills.
- Ability to draft, edit, proofread, and provide recommendations for Naval Correspondence (letters, messages, instructions, etc.).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. Candidates must be eligible for a background investigation.
TQI Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
What We Do
TQI Solutions, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides Test and Evaluation (T&E), System Engineering, Information Technology, Requirements Development, and Acquisition Program and Project Management consulting services. TQI Solutions often acts as a government trusted agent that ensures the Information Technology (IT) products being delivered to the client are effective in supporting the government’s mission requirements. Our efforts to date include supporting command-wide IT requirements and providing Program Management services to major DoD Acquisition programs ranging from C4I and Enterprise Logistics systems to aircraft weapons systems. As dedicated consultants and advisors, we pride ourselves in adopting our client’s missions as our own, and consistently providing world class technical solutions.
At TQI Solutions, our team of experienced professionals is skilled in current industry practices and kept abreast with the latest management, engineering and technology concepts and practices. Our staff, which includes many former Operational Test Directors and Program Managers, is sought out because of our employees’ wide range of technical, military, and defense industry experiences and their distinguished expertise in leading major IT acquisition program and system tests
