Installation Team Leader

This position requires active U.S. national security clearance and the ability to obtain one. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link. Additionally, travel may be required to customer and subcontractor sites as well as other office locations.

This position is with Highbury Defense Group, an Accelint company. Accelint is dedicated to delivering mission-critical technology and defense solutions that accelerate innovation, readiness, and national security outcomes.

Company Summary:

HDG: We provide technical, cybersecurity, logistics, and program management support to US Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of State (DoS) agencies and select foreign governments and militaries.

Our experience spans decades of operational and strategic support to the DoD, DoS, US Navy, USMC, USAF, and US Army. Our people range from retired and separated military to seasoned defense contractors to new grads. Our success stems from our drive to always provide objective, effective, and cost-efficient advice and solutions to our customers.

About the job:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Installation Team Leader to support the planning, coordination, and execution of shipboard system installations aboard U.S. Navy vessels. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and interpreting Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs), coordinating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with Navy standards and shipboard integration requirements.

This position requires hands-on experience with Navy shipboard environments, a working knowledge of Navy installation documentation, and the ability to interface with multiple stakeholders including engineering teams, shipyard personnel, and government customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs), General Arrangements (GAs), cable run sheets, and other installation documentation.
• Develop installation plans, schedules, and work packages in accordance with NAVSEA standards and MIL-STDs.
• Provide technical support during the planning and execution phases of shipboard installations.
• Coordinate with design engineers, ILS teams, shipyard personnel, and onboard crews to ensure proper execution of installation tasks.
• Conduct ship checks to validate dimensions, cable routing, system interfaces, and integration points.
• Track and report installation progress, issues, and risks; assist in the development of corrective actions.
• Ensure all installations are executed in accordance with configuration management and quality control procedures.
• Support the development of test plans, verification procedures, and system checkout processes post-installation.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience supporting U.S. Navy shipboard installations or modernization efforts.
• Demonstrated experience working with and interpreting Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs) and related technical documentation.
• Hands on experience conducting C4I installations in accordance with Ship Installation Drawings and complying with all USN directives for shipboard installations (GSO, NMP-MOM).
• Familiarity with shipboard systems (C4ISR, HM&E, Weapons, or Navigation Systems).
• Working knowledge of NAVSEA standards, TAGOUT, safety procedures, and cableway management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with AutoCAD or similar tools is a plus.
• Ability to work onboard U.S. Navy ships, including in industrial or confined spaces.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with NAVSEA, NIWC, or a Navy Ship Program Office (e.g., PMS programs).
• Prior shipyard or fleet support experience.
• Technical writing experience for installation documentation and/or technical manuals.
• OSHA 10/30 Maritime or shipyard safety training.

Clearance Information: Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information. Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL). In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment.

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Salary Range: 110,000-115,000. The listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include, but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other applicable factors.

Benefits include:

• Health, dental, vision, disability / life insurance (subject to minimum hours requirement)
• Paid sick leave
• 40l(k) investment plan