Lead Life Support Maintenance Mgr III/ Lead U/W Combat Dive Technologies System Mgr III

Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure seamless operation, conduct scheduled and unscheduled preventative and corrective maintenance, training, and advancement of combat diving systems and ROVs used by Naval Special Warfare (NSW) entities.
• Enhance operational readiness, ensure proper inventory management, and gather critical information to support current and future technologies.
• Provide direct supervisory oversight of eight dive department contractors, ensuring personnel adhere to assigned duties and contractual requirements.
• Manage work schedules, leave, and ensure full staffing coverage.
• Delegate tasks based on individual skills and operational priorities, ensuring efficient use of personnel resources.
• Develop and implement procedures for daily and weekly task assignments to ensure all contractors adhere to their job roles, project timelines, and organizational objectives.
• Monitor and document contractor performance, task completion, and compliance with established guidelines.
• Facilitate effective communication between management and contractors to address task-related issues, changes, or priorities.
• Coordinate and approve weekly reports summarizing progress, challenges, and solutions related to assigned tasks for each contractor.
• Develop and write comprehensive curricula for end-user training on combat diving propulsion, navigation, communication systems, SHIELD SCBA, and ROVs.
• Deliver training and certification programs to NSW personnel, ensuring operational proficiency; maintain training records and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Perform routine and advanced maintenance on combat diving systems, ROVs, and ancillary equipment; ensure equipment is properly maintained and issued to NSW and associated entities.
• Report all system deficiencies and alterations to department leadership and WARCOM program office promptly.
• Manage government-approved programs for NSWG-2 LOGSUPPU and WARCOM related to combat diving systems; ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Provide technical advice and support to engineers and WARCOM leadership regarding system functionality, maintenance procedures, testing, and evaluation of combat dive systems, ROVs, and ancillary equipment.
• Assist in the development of future technologies and provide input on system upgrades and modifications.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all combat diving systems, ROVs, and ancillary equipment; verify accountability of equipment issued to NSW entities and ensure proper documentation.
• Travel OCONUS and CONUS to train NSW personnel, attend operations, conferences, and meetings involving dive technologies and ROVs; gather critical information on emerging technologies.
• Be familiar with the transport and storage of Lithium batteries and proper procedures for upkeep of all batteries associated with maintained systems.
• Adhere to Navy Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) transport, stowage, and operation requirements.
• Obtain factory-trained certifications for all underwater navigation, communication, and propulsion systems maintained by NSWG2.

Deliverables

• Maintenance, testing, and inventory records for all combat diving systems and ancillary equipment.
• Written reports on system deficiencies, alterations, and recommendations.
• Conference and meeting summaries detailing critical findings and recommendations for future technology integration.

Performance Metrics

• All systems and equipment are maintained in operational condition and issued as required.
• Training programs are delivered effectively, ensuring end-user proficiency.
• Inventory is accurate, and all deficiencies are reported promptly.
• Technical advice provided to engineers and leadership is timely and actionable.
• Travel and conference participation results in actionable insights and recommendations.

Requirements

• Possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Ability to operate a Personal Computer (PC) with common/standard business software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Communicate clearly and effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Navy Dive School certified (NEC 5342 / M1DV, USCG OPSDC, or higher).
• Minimum five years’ experience as a certified 5342 / M1DV, USCG OPSDC diver or higher.
• Qualification as a Maintenance & Material Management (3M) Maintenance Person, 3M Quality Assurance Craftsman, and 3M Work Center Supervisor.
• Qualified in accordance with NAVEDTRA 43910-(Series).
• Minimum of three years NSW experience.
• Maintain forklift license up to 6,000lb capacity.
• Must meet requirements to obtain and check out government vehicles/CESE for official duties.