"Assistant Director of Virginia Digital Maritime Center"

Posting Details

Job Title: Assistant Director of Virginia Digital Maritime Center

Department: DIGITAL SHIPBUILDING

Position Number: FP602A

Location: Suffolk, VA

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director will play a critical role in advancing the mission of the Virginia Digital Maritime Center (VDMC), by supporting the VDMC Executive Director in strategic planning, daily operations, program development, and external engagement. This position is responsible for fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, industry, and community partners, while ensuring the effective management of the Center’s research, educational, and outreach activities.

Position Type: FullTime

Type of Recruitment: General Public

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess or be eligible for a security clearance to be considered for the position and maintain for the duration of employment in this position.
• A master’s degree required in operations, management or other related field.
• Minimum of ten years’ experience in program management and positions of leadership, preferably with U.S. Naval operating forces or maritime industrial base.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and staff.
• Strong project management, planning, and analytical skills.
• Ability to motivate and coordinate faculty and staff toward shared goals.
• Forward-looking, with the ability to identify opportunities and adapt to emerging challenges.
• Strong communications skills and effective at presenting complex ideas to varied audiences.
• Some experience in grants management, compliance, and proposal development.
• Knowledge of maritime industry including shipbuilding, ship repair, Naval operations.

Preferred Qualifications: (Not specified)

Job Open Date: 12/15/2025

Application Review Date: 01/05/2026

Job Close Date: 12/31/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required: (Not specified)

Criminal Background Check: The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.