- Plans, directs, and coordinates the development and execution of critical marine programs in order to: prevent or avoid duplication of effort; evaluate progress and efficiency; determine the need for continuation or redirection of programs or parts thereof.- Maintains close liaison with top-level program, policy, and budgeting officials in the Agency, the Office of the Secretary, and other Federal agencies as necessary to provide advice and counsel on program areas under this official’s… Show more - Plans, directs, and coordinates the development and execution of critical marine programs in order to: prevent or avoid duplication of effort; evaluate progress and efficiency; determine the need for continuation or redirection of programs or parts thereof.- Maintains close liaison with top-level program, policy, and budgeting officials in the Agency, the Office of the Secretary, and other Federal agencies as necessary to provide advice and counsel on program areas under this official’s cognizance.- Reviews and approves substantial or controversial changes in plans and specifications for vessel repair, maintenance, or operation contracts.- Monitors and reviews over 150 vessels in the RRF/NDRF and ensures maximum readiness is achieved.- Manages a team of 350 engineers, operations, and budget managers to properly fulfill mission readiness - Distribute and manage a budget of over $1 billion in annual funding for the Department of Transportation Show less