is seeking a full-time
Lead Maintenance, Material Management, and Logistics SME (3M) to support U.S. Navy surface ships and military auxiliary vessels in San Diego, CA.
The Lead Maintenance, Material Management, and Logistics SME (3M) provides enterprise-level 3M authority while leading team training, assessments, and maintenance management support for CG and DDG platforms.
This position serves as the senior authority for administration and execution of the Navy Maintenance and Material Management (3-M) System, ensuring compliance with Navy maintenance policies, procedures, and readiness requirements.
The 3M Lead oversees technical projects, maintenance data management, logistics coordination, and maintenance system operations supporting fleet readiness and operational effectiveness. The position serves as the primary liaison between maintenance activities, shipboard personnel, logistics organizations, and government stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and supervise personnel supporting maintenance management operations, information system activities, and technical projects.
- Provide senior-level oversight and administration of Navy 3M System operations.
- Manage and coordinate maintenance data collection, tracking, reporting, and analysis activities.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for Navy shipboard maintenance management systems and associated logistics support processes.
- Oversee implementation of and compliance with Navy 3M System procedures, policies, and documentation requirements.
- Coordinate maintenance scheduling, repair tracking, and maintenance reporting activities across supported platforms.
- Support repair part identification, procurement coordination, inventory management, and logistics planning activities.
- Ensure accurate and timely use of Navy maintenance management and logistics databases currently utilized by the U.S. Navy.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance coordinators, shipboard personnel, and support staff.
- Analyze maintenance trends, system performance metrics, and logistics processes to improve operational readiness and maintenance effectiveness.
- Coordinate with government representatives, supply activities, maintenance organizations, and shipboard leadership to resolve maintenance and logistics issues.
- Prepare reports, readiness assessments, status updates, and technical documentation for leadership review.
Required Qualifications- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of supervisory experience in:
- Engineering and operational analyses
- Information system operations
- Implementation of technical projects
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience utilizing and managing the Navy 3M System.
- Demonstrated experience serving as a Navy Command 3M Coordinator (3MC) across multiple ship platforms.
- Direct experience within the last five (5) years utilizing shipboard maintenance management and logistics databases currently employed by the U.S. Navy.
- Experience equivalent to a Navy Quality Assurance Officer (QAO) with comprehensive knowledge of current Navy quality assurance processes.
- Extensive knowledge of Navy maintenance administration, documentation, scheduling, and reporting procedures.
- Thorough understanding of repair part procurement procedures and replacement part management requirements.
- Experience coordinating maintenance and logistics support activities within fleet or shipboard environments.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and technical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively interface with senior military personnel, civilian leadership, maintenance organizations, and logistics stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications- Twenty-five (25) or more years of experience is highly desirable.
- Prior experience supporting fleet readiness, maintenance planning, or lifecycle sustainment programs.
- Experience supporting shipyard availabilities, modernization programs, or depot-level maintenance activities.
- Familiarity with Navy supply chain management and repairable component processes.
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent Navy maintenance management training, certifications, and operational experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Pay RangeThe pay range for this role is
$90,000.00-$130,000.00 annually. This is a reasonable estimate for this role. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
ADA Notations- Work may be performed in office settings, shipboard environments, maintenance facilities, shipyards, or waterfront operations areas.
- Periodic travel may be required to support fleet concentration areas, maintenance activities, inspections, and program meetings.
