Since our founding in 2005, Patrona Corporation has been committed to providing exceptional professional services to the federal government. Our mission is to deliver timely and accurate technical, programmatic, quality assurance, and administrative support, always prioritizing the needs of our customers, employees, and partners. As we continue to grow, our success is driven by our team of talented and dedicated individuals. We’re excited about your interest in joining our team and look forward to learning more about your unique story and contributions.

JOB TITLE: Corrosion Systems Analyst (Junior Analyst)

LOCATION: Norfolk Naval Shipyard

SUPPORTING: SURFMEPP Engineering - Corrosion Division - Corrosion Engineering Branch

JOB CATEGORY: Full-Time

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have a current/active DoD Security Clearance (Secret)

WORK MODEL: Patrona Corporation prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely. This is an onsite position, and you will work in-person from a Patrona or customer site.

COMPENSATION: Compensation is determined based on an individual’s education, skills, experience, and background, as well as organizational needs and contract-specific considerations. Salaries or hourly rates are competitive and tailored to reflect the unique qualifications each candidate brings to the role. This position’s compensation is part of Patrona Corporation’s comprehensive total rewards package, which includes additional benefits and opportunities for growth.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Greater than 1 year relevant professional experience
• Minimum of 1 year of direct experience related to U.S. Navy surface ship operations or maintenance planning and execution including:
  • Drafting briefs and presentations related to maintenance or modernization of US Navy ships
  • Governing documents related to Navy Correspondence, terminology and maintenance fundamentals related to the husbanding of ships throughout a maintenance cycle
  • Navy protocol and procedures as it relates to interacting with Civilian personnel or Naval Officers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (SharePoint, Power Point, Excel, Word, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-4 years relevant professional experience preferred
• Planning, execution or management of US Navy Ship maintenance, onboard US Navy Ships, at a Regional Maintenance Center or US Navy Planning Activity
• Conducting work specification or technical review in planning and execution of depot level maintenance

• Experience with Navy Maintenance databases a plus, especially: Corrosion Control Information Management System (CCIMS); Maintenance Figure of Merit (MFOM) applications Navy Maintenance Database (NMD) and Validate, Screen and Broker (VSB)
• Hold a NACE Shipboard Corrosion Assessment Training Technician Certification (S-CAT) certification
• Database Management
• Conducting database analysis for ongoing and historical trends from multiple databases (eDFS, VSB, NMD, MSWP, etc)
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, and works well in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to self-start and work independently on initiated efforts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply practical engineering and analytical judgment while tracking corrosion work reported by assessment activities to support the maintenance planning process
• Develop and present findings, reports or recommendations to analysts, employees, managers inside or outside of the organization, agency heads or other high-ranking officials using Microsoft products used by SURFMEPP
• Have an understanding of the government maintenance team and private shipyard organizations, as they relate to condition assessment and depot level maintenance execution
• Obtain coating and structural knowledge necessary to participate in related Communities of Practice and Knowledge Sharing Networks, as well as review and QA condition data as reported during assessment events
• Harvest and analyze data from various Navy ship maintenance databases

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Demonstrates ability to follow direction and work within a team.
• Good customer relations/interaction skills

BENEFITS: Patrona Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, an Employee Assistance Program, paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday time, Tuition Assistance, Employee Referral Bonuses, and much more.

PATRONA CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.