Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Professional Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Leadership, Military Personnel, Prioritization, Procedure Development, Strategic Objectives
Certifications:
None
Experience:
7 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Lead Combat Systems Subject Matter Expert

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Lead Combat Systems Subject Matter Expert, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet . You will play a crucial role in all Combat Systems SME activities across Readiness Assistance Training Teams (RATT) .
• Lead/Manage/Support day-to-day and long-range combat systems maintenance and engineering activities, ensuring surface ship combat system readiness and reliability. Guide teams through complex technical efforts that directly enable fleet operational effectiveness and mission execution.
• Collaborate with shipboard crews, government program offices, depot maintenance teams, and training organizations to align maintenance priorities, coordinate technical actions, and maintain clear communication across all levels of the combat systems enterprise.
• Drive system performance by assessing operational outcomes, identifying recurring issues, and implementing corrective measures. Lead teams in overcoming challenging system casualties, advancing maintenance practices, and sustaining high readiness across all supported platforms.
• Utilize deep technical expertise in AEGIS and SSDS combat systems, advanced diagnostic tools, Navy maintenance management systems, engineering documentation, and technical directives to provide oversight, develop procedures, mentor technical personnel, and produce high-quality readiness assessments and program reports.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your Combat Systems expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Lead Combat Systems SME must have:
• Education: Undergrad, associates, or 7 years management experience
• Experience: 15 years supervisory experience in analysis, IS operations, and implementation (25 years highly desired)
• Technical skills:

• Supervisory expertise overseeing Navy surface ship combat systems maintenance activities
• Significant afloat experience serving as STO, CSMM, or CSOOW on multiple AEGIS and SSDS platforms
• Extensive operational background with combat systems across numerous AEGIS and SSDS-equipped ships
• Maintenance and training staff experience within ISIC, TYCOM, or Afloat Training Group organizations
• Broad maintenance staff proficiency supporting combat systems readiness and sustainment programs
• Deep understanding of depot-level combat systems maintenance workflows and requirements
• Comprehensive knowledge of combat systems theory, functionality, integration, and lifecycle maintenance

• Security clearance level: Active DoD Secret (or higher)
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements:

• Ability to collaborate with senior military personnel, government engineering teams, shipboard crews, and maintenance facilities
• Willingness to travel to fleet concentration areas, shipyards, and waterfront locations
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams in operational, maintenance, or modernization environments
• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills suitable for high-visibility readiness and sustainment programs

The likely salary range for this position is $161,500 - $218,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
25-50%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA CA San Diego - 2841 Rendova Rd, Bldg 11, Rm 216 (CAC081)

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.