Journeyman Maintenance Level Reform Subject Matter Expert (SME) with Security Clearance

About the role

NSI requires a Journeyman Maintenance Level Reform Subject Matter Expert (SME) Lead to support the Cost and Demand Management (CDM) Division. This is a senior technical leader responsible for identifying cost reduction opportunities and optimizing material demand across the Naval Aviation Enterprise. This role supervises a geographically dispersed team of regional SMEs, develops initiatives to enhance repair capabilities, and provides strategic direction for I-Level reform. The SME Lead analyzes maintenance data, validates repair codes, conducts cost-benefit analyses, and coordinates with supply and engineering stakeholders. The position requires expert-level knowledge of naval aviation maintenance and supply, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive organizational change. Regular travel and telework are required, and the role demands active participation in team meetings and senior leadership forums.

Responsibilities

• Identify cost reduction opportunities and optimize material demand across the Naval Aviation Enterprise
• Supervise a geographically dispersed team of regional SMEs
• Develop initiatives to enhance repair capabilities
• Provide strategic direction for I-Level reform
• Analyze maintenance data
• Validate repair codes
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses
• Coordinate with supply and engineering stakeholders
• Drive organizational change
• Participate in team meetings and senior leadership forums

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, management, logistics, or related technical/business field required

Certifications

• Relevant technical certifications (Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean, PMP) highly desirable
• Military technical training and NEC qualifications demonstrating comprehensive understanding of maintenance processes
• Advanced maintenance management course completion (AMQC, etc.) preferred

Experience

• Minimum 12 years' experience in naval aviation maintenance and supply
• At least 7 years at the Intermediate Maintenance Level or equivalent management position
• Direct involvement with repair capability decisions, ICRL management, and maintenance process improvement
• Leadership experience supervising technical personnel, preferably in geographically dispersed teams
• Experience managing enterprise-level programs or initiatives preferred

Security Clearance

• Secret Clearance required
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Location

Lemoore, CA (regular travel and telework required)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance program
• 401k Plan with company match

About NSI

NSI is a privately held, small but quickly growing company with headquarters in Lexington Park, Maryland within 5 miles of the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Established in 2004, celebrating 22 years of excellence in providing quality products and services to the Department of Defense.