Name:
Joseph Doherty
How I came to be an MRC employee:
Having supported NUWCDIVNPT Code 45 for nearly 5 years with BAE Systems, I had worked closely with MRC, including as a subcontractor. When this Program Manager position became available, I knew it was the challenge and career next step I wanted to take.
What I like best about working at MRC:
In the short time I’ve been here, I have been welcomed like an old friend and feel like I’ve been here for so much longer. Also, unlike so many defense contractors, all the answers I could ever need are here under one roof.
Career advice:
Immerse yourself in what you are doing, but know that you cannot be an expert in everything. Understand that the most important part in many fields, especially engineering, is admitting when you don’t know the answer to something, but knowing who can help get you that answer. And finally, in the words of baseball great, Yogi Berra: “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” – you can’t always tell what the future holds for your career, so when opportunity knocks, you’d better answer the door.