Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular-Long Term Assignment

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity
The Departure from Specification (DFS) Coordinator is a critical position within the Engineering and Planning Department in Yokosuka, Japan. This role requires a seasoned professional with deep technical expertise and leadership capabilities. The DFS Coordinator will manage the DFS process with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring that all DFS tasks are adjudicated promptly and meet rigorous technical standards. This role involves strategic planning, mentoring a multinational team of engineers, and driving continuous improvement in the execution of the DFS process.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the DFS adjudication process with minimal oversight, ensuring all DFS requests are adjudicated efficiently and effectively.
• Serve as a recognized subject matt er expert in DFS adjudication, providing guidance and training to lower-level professionals and technical team members.
• Communicate with parti es within and outside the organization, to ensure completion of required actions related to adjudicating DFSs.
• Review and delegate DFSs work to tech codes as required.
• Review and provide feedback as required to completed adjudications fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Evaluate and recommend availability work items, perform ship checks, identify/order material, authorize repair plans, and technical work instructions.
• Develop, implement, and refi ne DFS templates to ensure consistency and efficiency in DFS responses. Ensure all DFS tasks are completed within specified deadlines.
• Capture, identify, and implement lessons learned from DFS processes to drive continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, leveraging deep technical knowledge and expertise.

Qualifications
Required:

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• BA/BS in Engineering.
• Minimum of seven years of related experience, preferably as a Project Engineer or Project Support Engineer in a Shipyard or RMC environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply concepts from technical drawings and specifications at a high level.
• Experience providing technical oversight of deck plate repairs, evaluating deficiencies, authorizing and over seeing system testing, and evaluation/certification of test results.
• Ability to troubleshoot, plan, and support repair of complex systems on board Naval ships.
• Specialized experience in Project Engineering and Planning Manager, Project Engineer, Project Support Engineer, or Project Planner roles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint).
• Ability to work in a typical shipyard environment with exposure to noise, dirt, and other environmental factors.
• Occasionally, required to wear personal protective equipment.

Desired

• BA/BS degree in an engineering discipline.
• Broad knowledge of project management principles and practi ces.
• Experience organizing and managing a group of engineers and engineering technicians.

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What You Can Expect
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless.
So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range
: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is
$94,800 - $199,100

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.