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This position is for the EB Maintenance & Modernization Site in Honolulu, HI.
This is an entry level position. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and updating records in the shipyard discrepancy control system (7G), use Spars Database to track, update, package and release TGIs, DFs, DLs, and DRs to the trades.
Candidate must gain proficiency in the use of ATIS, Electronic Desktop, Microsoft Office Suite, HIS and CU Database. Candidate must be willing to travel to and from other shipyards and support extended work assignments (EWAs) up to a year or more as needed in the continental US and Guam. Candidate must gain experience in ESD, Special Emphasis Programs (SUBSAFE, FBW-SFCC, and DSS-SOC) to perform this assignment.
The candidate is expected to contribute to the improvement of site goals for Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule, and Continuous Improvement.
Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
- Accurately review and process a high volume of data into the Shipyard Discrepancy Control System, 7G.
- Support various administrative tasks with MS Word, Excel, Power-Point and Adobe.
- Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite
- Attention to detail is essential due to the processing and the heavy volume of multiple documents.
- Effectively communicate with various levels of trades, supervisors & management.
- Organization, storage, and maintenance of hard copy and electronic certification records files.
- Perform document audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with Shipyard Procedures.
- Maintain, store, inventory and prepare documents for shipment to Iron Mountain.
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work independently and complete daily tasking with minimal supervision
Required:
- High School diploma / GED
- 3+ months previous experience in a work package control role
- Must be willing to work overtime (extended hours, weekend, holidays) as needed to support project demands
- Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
Preferred:
- Prior experience working with Electric Boat at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard supporting AIT operations.
- Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite
- Attention to detail
- Effective communicating skills
- Organization skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work independently and complete daily tasking with minimal supervision
This position is for the EB Maintenance & Modernization Site in Honolulu, HI.
This is an entry level position. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and updating records in the shipyard discrepancy control system (7G), use Spars Database to track, update, package and release TGIs, DFs, DLs, and DRs to the trades.
Candidate must gain proficiency in the use of ATIS, Electronic Desktop, Microsoft Office Suite, HIS and CU Database. Candidate must be willing to travel to and from other shipyards and support extended work assignments (EWAs) up to a year or more as needed in the continental US and Guam. Candidate must gain experience in ESD, Special Emphasis Programs (SUBSAFE, FBW-SFCC, and DSS-SOC) to perform this assignment.
The candidate is expected to contribute to the improvement of site goals for Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule, and Continuous Improvement.
Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
- Accurately review and process a high volume of data into the Shipyard Discrepancy Control System, 7G.
- Support various administrative tasks with MS Word, Excel, Power-Point and Adobe.
- Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite
- Attention to detail is essential due to the processing and the heavy volume of multiple documents.
- Effectively communicate with various levels of trades, supervisors & management.
- Organization, storage, and maintenance of hard copy and electronic certification records files.
- Perform document audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with Shipyard Procedures.
- Maintain, store, inventory and prepare documents for shipment to Iron Mountain.
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work independently and complete daily tasking with minimal supervision
Required:
- High School diploma / GED
- 3+ months previous experience in a work package control role
- Must be willing to work overtime (extended hours, weekend, holidays) as needed to support project demands
- Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
Preferred:
- Prior experience working with Electric Boat at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard supporting AIT operations.
- Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite
- Attention to detail
- Effective communicating skills
- Organization skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to work independently and complete daily tasking with minimal supervision
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in work package manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or a related technical field
- Experience with earned value management and cost performance reporting
- Proficiency in scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Familiarity with work breakdown structure development and control account management
- Active or eligibility for a Secret or Top Secret security clearance
- PMP, PMI-SP, or EVMS-related certification preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Work Package Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to EVM tools
Work package manager job listings routinely screen for earned value management proficiency. Call out specific tools like Deltek Cobra, Primavera P6, or MPM by name, and quantify the contract values or schedule horizons you managed with them.
Lead with your WBS decomposition experience
Hiring managers want to see that you've broken down scope into manageable work packages, not just tracked them. Describe the size and complexity of the work breakdown structures you built, including the number of control accounts or charge numbers involved.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists work package manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your clearance level
Many defense and aerospace work package manager roles require a Secret or Top Secret clearance. Filter your search by clearance level early, because applying without the right clearance wastes your time and the employer's time.
Prepare a cost and schedule variance story
Interviewers for work package manager roles will ask how you handled cost variance or schedule variance on past programs. Prepare two concrete examples with the variance percentage, what caused it, and the corrective action you drove, not just what the team did.
Negotiate against the program phase, not your last salary
Compensation for work package managers shifts depending on whether a program is in development, production, or close-out. Research the program phase listed in the job description and anchor your negotiation to what that phase demands in workload and accountability.
Work Package Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most work package managers?
NorthStar, Quanta Services, and TerraPower are hiring the most work package managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Hawaii, and Wyoming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These employers tend to cluster hiring around active defense, aerospace, and infrastructure programs.
How many work package manager jobs are remote?
About 0% of work package manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Roles in IT program management tend to allow more remote work, while defense and aerospace positions tied to classified programs or hardware integration are almost always on-site.
How do you become a work package manager?
Start by building a foundation in project controls, cost engineering, or systems engineering through a technical degree or early-career roles in those areas. Gain hands-on experience with earned value management on a government or commercial program, then pursue a credential like a PMP or EVMS certification. Moving into a work package manager title typically follows demonstrated ownership of a control account or defined scope area.
Can you get a work package manager job with little experience?
Entry-level work package manager roles do exist, particularly at large defense primes that run formal program controls rotational programs. Your strongest path in is through a project controls analyst or cost analyst role, where you support earned value reporting before taking ownership of your own work packages. Internships on government programs and coursework in project management or systems engineering strengthen an early application.
What does the work package manager interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen with a recruiter, followed by a technical interview with a program manager or chief engineer focused on your EVM knowledge, WBS experience, and tools proficiency. A final round typically involves the program leadership team and may include a scenario-based question on how you would respond to a cost or schedule variance. Some defense employers also require a clearance adjudication before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to work package manager jobs?
You can find and apply to work package manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and clearance level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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