Director of Waterfront Engineering Services
Position Summary:
As Director of Waterfront Engineering Services (WES), you will serve as the strategic partner to the WES Vice President, supporting expansion of the business with a primary growth focus on OCONUS markets while ensuring continued support and development of all existing CONUS areas of responsibility (AORs).
The position works closely with WES Program and Project Managers, as well as Corporate Support Teams, and is designed to accelerate business growth in Fleet support across both domestic and international environments, while simultaneously building full operational knowledge required to support potential future leadership opportunities. Success in this role is measured by revenue growth, profit performance exceeding 2026 budgets, expansion into new OCONUS opportunity spaces, and continued performance improvement across WES.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Business Growth & Strategy (Primary Responsibility)
- Develop and execute the growth strategy for WES, focused on expanding current programs and generating new DoD/Navy opportunities.
- Identify and qualify new business opportunities aligned to WES core capabilities including ship maintenance, logistics, sustainment, engineering, readiness.
- Leverage existing and build new relationships within the DoD and Federal Government environment which include but are not limited to Navy, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard contracting communities to grow LCE's services business through new contracts and partnering opportunities
- Lead customer engagement planning, shaping activities, white papers, capability briefs, and early-stage opportunity positioning by building commitment in a collaborative team environment.
- Directly engage in business development activities including as a key contributor in capture planning, CRM documentation, teaming decisions, gate reviews, technical writing, proposal development, and developing pricing strategies.
- Support strategic partnerships with industry partners, OEMs, primes, RMCs, and small business subcontractors to expand solution offerings.
- Shared accountability for revenue and profit performance relative to budget.
2. Operational Learning, Integration & Performance
- Shadow and directly support the WES VP in all operational management activities and performance management.
- Learn, document, and master WES and LCE processes.
- Partner with Program and Project Managers to review performance indicators, contract compliance, staffing challenges, and client satisfaction.
- Support workforce development including recruiting strategies, readiness, and SEA Coach development models.
- Standardize execution excellence across geographically dispersed teams supporting TYCOMs, RMCs, Public Shipyards, and other Fleet level organizations.
- Support the VP on cross-functional coordination with other FSG Lines of Business and Corporate Support Groups including HR, contracts, accounting, QA, and business development teams.
- Participate in routine LOB performance reviews with executive leadership teams.
- Maintain a collaborative work environment for all WES employees, and build positive relationships via regular and open communications, mutual respect, empathy and support, and the expectation and commitment of trust amongst team members.
- Ensure personal and organizational compliance to company and legal guidelines as specified, with particular care given to safe work practices.
Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in technical discipline required; Master's degree preferred.
- 10+ years' contracting experience supporting U.S. Navy ship maintenance, logistics, and readiness or sustainment programs.
- 5+ years leadership experience in program management, capture, Client, or operational leadership roles.
- 5+ years' leadership experience in an overseas management level role.
- Extensive industry engagement experience, including capture level efforts, and technical proposal writing/development.
- Deep understanding of NAVSEA, Fleet TYCOM, RMC operations, Navy maintenance strategies, and supply/logistics environment. Proven ability to manage internal and external client relationships in support of business objectives.
- Extensive experience in financial management, contracts management, program management, and personnel management.
- A strong management presence with operational, communication and interpersonal skills to inspire the internal team.
- Visible Leader.
- Demonstrated networking capabilities among various communities within the DOD, commercial customer networks a plus.
- Must be sensitive to the professional expectations of the business, ensuring a positive interaction and impression for all stakeholders.
- Ability to work as a team player and demonstrate personal initiative to complete the work of the team as a whole, within rapidly changing business and contract conditions and priorities.
- Must be able to manage to and meet tight deadlines.
- Must be able to establish a professional rapport with all position stakeholders.
- Must be highly reliable and capable of meeting work schedule consistently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills.
- Proven experience managing employees while creating a positive culture built on communication and recognition.
Physical Demands & Expectations:
- Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting
- Ability to travel up to 30% of time
- Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance
- Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment
This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.
LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way", which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" in Engineering and in many states and local communities in which we work! Learn more below and at www.lce.com.
Mission
Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential.
As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.
Culture
Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because
LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees.
LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success.
Benefits
- Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families
- Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
- Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
- Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels
- Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code
- Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
- Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep
- Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more...
*Benefits may vary by business unit and location.
Life Cycle Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
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Life Cycle Engineering
sick time, 401(k)
Dec 12, 2025