Process Coordinator – Lead Yard Services Procurement

We offer a competitive salary for this role with an expected range of $83000.00 $105100/yr. The final offer will depend on your experience skills and overall qualifications. General Dynamics Bath Iron Works also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage 401(k) retirement savings plan flexible spending accounts/HSAs life and disability insurance company paid holidays paid time off (PTO) health coaching athletic trainers employee assistance programs and onsite health services.

The Process Coordinator for Lead Yard Services Procurement supports the execution and continuous improvement of procurement processes related to DDG51 Class Standard Equipment (CSE) changes. This role ensures strong schedule adherence efficient crossdepartment coordination timely communication with stakeholders and accurate reporting to both internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety Leadership:

• Champion BIW safety culture and enforce all safety standards and procedures across operations.
• Support safety training and continuous improvement in workplace safety performance.

Project Execution:

• Lead schedule adherence for all DDG51 Class Standard Equipment (CSE) changes ensuring updates actions and dependencies remain on track.
• Communicate with internal departments including Engineering and Program Office the Navy and Suppliers to ensure changes progress to schedule.
• Maintain accurate and updated documentation including process guides vendor records change status logs and contract tracking materials.
• Monitor and escalate schedule risks changes or delays to appropriate stakeholder leadership to maintain alignment and prevent disruption.
• Serve as a central point of contact for inquiries related to change status documentation requirements and procedural guidance.

Training and Development:

• Assist buyers by facilitating communication gathering technical or operational details from other departments and coordinating followup actions.
• Develop and administer key performance indicators related to CSE change management; prepare regular status updates and metrics.

Continuous Improvement:

• Track manage and report the status of all CSErelated changes to the Program Office and the Navy customer in a clear and timely manner.
• Support endtoend procurement processes for Lead Yard Services ensuring compliance with internal policies contractual requirements and regulatory standards.
• React to stakeholder feedback by identifying process gaps proposing enhancements and helping implement process improvements.
• Support supplier communication by coordinating documentation requirements meeting schedules and actionitem followthrough.
• Coordinate audits reviews or compliance checks related to procurement processes and prepare necessary supporting documentation

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Engineering or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  

• Experience in procurement supply chain project coordination/management.
• Strong understanding of schedule management workflow tracking and crossdepartment coordination.
• Ability to interpret technical information and communicate effectively with engineering planning and production teams.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks follow structured processes and maintain accurate documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills including status reporting to leadership and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process gaps propose solutions and support continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with standard business tools (Excel SharePoint scheduling tools ERP/MRP systems etc.).
• Ability to work independently prioritize tasks and escalate challenges appropriately.

Preferred

• Experience supporting Navy programs shipbuilding environments or defense contracting.
• Familiarity with DDG51 Class Standard Equipment (CSE) or configuration/change management processes.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and general defense procurement compliance requirements.
• Experience working directly with external customers or program offices on status updates and deliverables.
• Understanding of technical documentation engineering change instructions or contract modifications.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Yellow Belt

Core Competencies

• Process Management: Ability to manage track and improve structured workflows ensuring consistency and adherence to procurement and changecontrol processes.
• Communication & Reporting: Skilled at presenting clear concise status updates and communicating effectively with crossfunctional teams program leadership and external customers.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering planning production buyers and customer organizations.
• Analytical Thinking: Capable of interpreting technical information analyzing schedule risks and identifying trends or gaps in procurement and changemanagement activities.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness in identifying process inefficiencies and implementing practical solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains accurate documentation tracks multiple simultaneous changes and ensures quality and precision in all information shared externally.
• Time Management: Effectively prioritizes tasks manages competing deadlines and ensures schedule adherence for all DDG51 CSE change activities.
• Adaptability: Responds quickly to stakeholder feedback shifting priorities and evolving program requirements while maintaining a high level of organization.
• Systems & Tools Proficiency: Familiar with ERP/MRP systems scheduling software and collaboration platforms to support daily procurement coordination activities.