Lead Combat Systems SME

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise combat systems maintenance operations, technical projects, and engineering support activities associated with Navy surface ships.
• Provide technical oversight and subject matter expertise for AEGIS and SSDS combat systems operations and maintenance programs.
• Support planning, coordination, execution, and assessment of depot-level combat systems maintenance activities.
• Oversee combat systems operational readiness evaluations, maintenance inspections, and corrective action programs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to combat systems personnel, maintenance technicians, and engineering teams.
• Cookordination with government representatives, ship’s force personnel, maintenance activities, training organizations, and fleet stakeholders.
• Analyze combat systems operational performance, maintenance trends, and casualty reports to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support development and implementation of maintenance procedures, training initiatives, and operational standards.
• Ensure compliance with Navy combat systems maintenance requirements, technical directives, and safety standards.
• Prepare technical reports, readiness assessments, maintenance evaluations, and program status briefings for leadership.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex combat systems operational and maintenance issues.

Requirements

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years supervisory experience supporting Navy surface ship combat systems maintenance processes.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of supervisory experience in analyses, information system operations, and implementation of technical projects (25+ years of experience is considered highly desirable).
• Extensive experience serving in one or more of the following positions aboard multiple AEGIS and SSDS-equipped ships: Systems Test Officer (STO), Combat Systems Maintenance Manager (CSMM), or Combat Systems Officer of the Watch (CSOOW).
• Extensive operational experience supporting Navy surface ship combat systems operations aboard multiple AEGIS and SSDS platforms.
• Maintenance and training staff experience within organizations such as: Immediate Superior In Charge (ISIC), Type Commander (TYCOM), or Afloat Training Group.
• Extensive maintenance staff experience supporting combat systems readiness and sustainment programs.
• In-depth knowledge of Navy ship depot-level combat systems maintenance processes.
• In-depth knowledge of the theory, operation, integration, and maintenance of surface ship combat systems.
• Direct operational and maintenance experience with combat systems currently employed aboard U.S. Navy warships and military auxiliary vessels.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Able to effectively interface with senior military personnel, government representatives, and technical stakeholders.