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Navy Preventive Maintenance Management SME

Life Cycle Engineering

San Diego, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$95,000–$105,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Copying Machines, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, DoD Clearance, Fax Machines, Genetics, Health Maintenance, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Human Resources, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Logistics, Medical Conditions, Mentoring, Metrics, Military, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Office Equipment, Online Training, Organizational Skills, People Management, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Program Evaluation, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Security Clearance, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Telephone Skills, United States Citizen, United States Navy (USN), Vehicle Fleets, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
19 days ago
Navy Preventive Maintenance Management SME

Position Summary:
Life Cycle Engineering has a contingent opening for a Lead 3M/Logistics Subject Matter Expert (SME), supporting services for the Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT). The Lead 3M/Logistics SME is the program's senior specialist for the Navy 3-M system, CSMP management, parts and material procurement, and Quality Assurance oversight. This position is assigned across all six visit teams as the lead for maintenance program health assessments and provides the SME expertise that drives the program's CSMP accuracy, PMS completion, and deferred maintenance aging metrics. The Lead 3M SME also serves as the program's subject matter expert for AWR quality review and coordinates the ORCA Training/IPE Matrix Report (Task 4.35). The position requires QAO-equivalent knowledge and direct recent experience with current Navy maintenance management databases. This contract has a contingent start of September 2026.

Security Clearance Requirements:
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance required (Security clearance eligibility may be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
  • Ability to maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Serve as lead SME for all 3-M system assessments, CSMP reviews, and QA program evaluations across assigned visit teams.
  • Capture the four standardized maintenance program health indicators at each visit: PMS Completion Rate, CSMP Accuracy Rate, Corrective-to-Preventive Ratio, and Deferred Maintenance Aging Index.
  • Produce the CSMP Deficiency Report within five working days of trip completion per PWS Section 5.0.
  • Review all team-generated Automated Work Requests for technical accuracy, equipment identification completeness, and labor/material estimate adequacy before Team Lead approval.
  • Develop and maintain the Training/IPE Matrix Report (Task 4.35), identifying JQR, PQS, A-school, and C-school prerequisites for IPE maintenance and flagging training gaps.
  • Update the matrix as prerequisites change and submit updates to the PM for COR delivery.
  • Provide 3-M system instruction to Division Officers, CPOs, and 3-MCs as part of leadership mentorship sessions.
  • Submit inputs for the monthly Class Issues Assessment Report for recurring 3-M program deficiency patterns.
  • Participate in annual STANCO; lead 3-M curriculum review and CSMP assessment methodology agenda items.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
  • Minimum fifteen (15) years of supervisory experience in Navy 3M/Logistics system operations
  • Minimum 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 (5) years using shipboard maintenance management and logistics databases currently in use by the U.S. Navy; fully versed in procedures and requirements of repair and replacement part procurement.
  • Experience equivalent to a Navy Quality Assurance Officer (QAO); fully knowledgeable regarding current Navy quality assurance processes.
  • Undergraduate or associate's degree, or extensive demonstrated experience in a management role.

Preferred Education, Skills and/or Experience:
  • Twenty-five (25) or more years of 3-M Coordinator or maintenance management experience across multiple ship classes.
  • Prior experience as a 3-M inspector or material readiness assessor at ISIC or TYCOM level.
  • Familiarity with the CSMP accuracy, PMS completion rate, and deferred maintenance aging metrics used in the RATT Readiness Impact Framework.
  • Prior RATT or TYCOM-directed maintenance program assessment experience.

Physical Demands and Expectations:
  • Ability to work in an industrial shipboard/shipyard environment, climb shipboard ladders and wear all required safety equipment.
  • Able to lift (up to 50lb), carry, and transport heavy equipment and materials required. Able to meet U.S. Navy shiprider requirements
  • Must be willing to travel up to 40% of the year to CONUS/OCONUS locations.
  • Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance
  • Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment.

This position description re present s a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.

LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way”, which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work” in Engineering and in many states and local communities in which we work! Learn more below and at www.lce.com .
Mission
Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential.
As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.

Culture
Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success.

Benefits
  • Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families
  • Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
  • Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
  • Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels
  • Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code
  • Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
  • Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep
  • Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more...
*Benefits may vary by business unit and location.

Life Cycle Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
 

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