Surface Ship Maintenance Material Management 3M and Logistics SME

Job Description

Core Services Group is seeking an experienced Maintenance, Material Management (3M), and Logistics Subject Matter Expert with experience on U.S. Navy surface platforms to support the Navy Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT) for Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) in San Diego, CA. RATT is a Type Commander (TYCOM) asset employed to provide timely direct support to ships, tailored to the ship's needs and requirements. RATT ship visits are intended to significantly enhance a ship's organic proficiency and capabilities for a discrete period of time as added capability to conduct training, and address material issues. RATT provides proficient subject matter experts to conduct Sailor centric deck-plate training, material review, program auditing, and naval readiness support to enhance overall proficiency and material readiness through recommendations to the ship and staff to enhance CNSP ship's readiness to conduct sustained operations at sea in support of the nation's strategic objectives.

An ideal candidate has extensive experience using and managing the Navy 3-M system, including experience on multiple platforms as Navy Command 3-M Coordinator (3-MC) and experience equivalent to a Navy Quality Assurance Officer (QAO).

This position is contingent upon contract award, anticipated for October 2026.

Typical Responsibilities. This positions responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Coordinate, schedule, and conduct ship training visits for the purpose of improving Sailor proficiency in the operation and maintenance of ships systems through targeted training and aiding ship's leadership in assessing material condition and readiness program efficacy.

Compile, curate, develop, and provide training resources (references and curriculum) for ship systems, required programs, technical watchstanding, installed equipment, and maintenance management for use in classroom and deckplate training for ship's force and RATT personnel.

Teach and reinforce sound shipboard operating principles and processes through leadership by example and deckplate training.

Conduct comprehensive material condition assessments for installed equipment, portable equipment, safety gear, ship systems, and ship structure.

Review and assess ship's preventive and corrective maintenance and operating processes and procedures for ship systems, installed equipment, and associated evolutions.

Advise ship's leadership regarding crew proficiency, material condition, maintenance practices, and required program efficacy.Primary Work Location: Full time onsite in San Diego, CA.

Anticipated Travel:

This position involves up to 35% travel, including travel to overseas/OCONUS locations, in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

Common travel destinations include, but are not limited to: Everett, WA; Pearl Harbor, HI; Sasebo, Japan; Yokosuka, Japan; and Singapore.Typical Physical Activity:

The ability to work in a variety of shipboard environments (e.g., navigate tight or confined spaces, ladders, hatches, in crew spaces and engineering spaces).

Must be physically able to climb up/down a pilots ladder to board/embark and debark a naval vessel underway at sea and stay onboard on a U.S. Naval vessel for days at a time.

Desk/computer work in an office environment and hands-on technical or instructor work in a waterfront/shipboard environment.Typical Pay Range: The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $90,000 110,000/year. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.

Existing SECRET Security Clearance Required: This position requires an existing active or interim Secret security clearance prior to hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.

SECRET Security Clearance Required: This position requires an active or interim Secret security clearance prior to hire.

Only U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (3M and Logisitics Senior/Team Leader):

At least fifteen (15) of supervisory experience in analyses, information system operations, and implementation of technical projects.

At least fifteen (15) years of experience using and managing the Navy 3-M system.

Experience on multiple platforms as a Navy Command 3-M Coordinator (3-MC).

Direct experience, within the last five years, using shipboard maintenance management and logistics databases currently in use by the U.S. Navy.

Fully versed in the procedures and requirements of repair and replacement part procurement.

Experience equivalent to a Navy Quality Assurance Officer (QAO) and fully knowledgeable regarding current Navy quality assurance processes.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (3M and Logistics Mid-Grade SME):

A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience using and managing the Navy 3-M system. Experience should be comparable to a Navy Command 3- M Coordinator (3-MC) or ships maintenance and material officer.

Direct experience, within the last five years, using shipboard maintenance management and logistics databases currently in use by the U.S. Navy. Shall be fully versed in the procedures and requirements of repair and replacement part procurement.

Must have experience equivalent to a Navy Quality Assurance Officer (QAO) fully knowledgeable regarding current Navy quality assurance processesPlus:

Proficient with common productivity software including the Microsoft Office suite.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and support fast-paced operational environments.

Excellent personnel management, working group and team leadership skills as well as working alongside sailors and officers of varying experience and seniority.

Excellent communication skills to include briefing Commanding Officers and other mid-grade to senior leadership in person and in writing.Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

At least twenty-five (25) years of relevant experience is highly desirable.

Full-time