WAF Coordinator 1st Shift
Norfolk, VAFull-time$32.3k–$51.7kPosted Jul 14, 2026
Job Description
The WAF Coordinator readily establishes procedures and processes for the execution and administration of the Work Authorization Form (WAF), in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Items 009-24 and 009-106. The candidate must have firm understanding of the JFMM & TUMS in order to make judgement calls and provide guidance to WAF III personnel when needed. The individual will be required to develop, coordinate and conduct training with the program team and ships-force on WAF and Tag-out procedures. All WAF Team members build and maintain temp service diagrams in accordance with 009-08, and therefore the WAF coordinator will need to be proficient in Microsoft Visio and mentor the WAF team in program use as well as provide guidance when NAVSEA Standard Items change.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Typical Education & Experience
Typically a High School Diploma and 5 years work experience or equivalent experience
Required Skills and Education
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in ship repair, project planning, or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel and VISIO.
1. Assess and track project work across disparate departments and craft disciplines
2. Understand task dependencies and logic (internal as well as external)
3. Evaluate and approve all WAF revisions
4. Conduct WAF audits to ensure proper WAF administration
5. Monitor project progress and communicate deviations from the plan
6. Analyze data and provide meaningful solutions to complex situations
7. Train BAE personnel, teaming partners and Sub-Contractors in the overall WAF process
8. Demonstrate proficiency with computers and MS Word, Excel, Project
9. Perform other duties as assigned
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $32326 - $51722
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.