Lead Maintenance, Material Management, and Logistics SME (3M)

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$96K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years related experience in logistics and maintenance management
  • Deep knowledge of Navy 3-M System and maintenance processes
  • Experience with Navy maintenance and logistics databases
  • Strong analytical and leadership skills
  • Must be a US citizen with Secret clearance or able to obtain

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage shipboard maintenance and material management evaluations
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with Navy policies
  • Identify and address systemic issues in maintenance performance
  • Conduct assessments and deliver actionable recommendations
  • Support logistics and training curriculum development for shipboard personnel

Benefits

  • Various medical plan options including HSAs
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible work weeks and paid time off
  • Short and long-term disability benefits
  • Life and accident insurance options
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Logistics

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Leadership, Maintenance Management, Maintenance Processes, Preventative Maintenance Programs, Technical Training
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Lead Maintenance, Material Management, and Logistics SME (3M)

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Lead Maintenance, Material Management, and Logistics SME (3M) for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Lead Maintenance, Material Management, and Logistics SME (3M), the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet mission. You will play a crucial role in strengthening shipboard maintenance execution, ensuring accuracy in logistics systems, improving material readiness, and elevating Navy-wide compliance with the 3-M System.
• Lead/Manage/Support 3-M assessment teams in planning, coordinating, and executing shipboard maintenance and material management evaluations. Provide expert guidance to help commands improve Preventive Maintenance System (PMS) execution, maintenance documentation accuracy, and overall compliance-directly contributing to improved fleet readiness and operational availability.
• Collaborate with shipboard 3-M Coordinators (3MCs), department heads, maintenance teams, supply personnel, ISIC/TYCOM representatives, and fleet technical authorities to synchronize maintenance goals, verify compliance with Navy policies, and support improvements to shipboard logistics and material management processes.
• Drive improvements in shipboard maintenance performance by identifying systemic issues within PMS execution, analyzing technical feedback, and recommending corrective actions that enhance reliability and material accuracy. Advance innovation in 3-M assessment methodologies, quality assurance practices, and logistics process improvements to help commands overcome persistent readiness challenges.
• Utilize extensive experience with the Navy 3-M System, maintenance databases, logistics systems, configuration records, and quality assurance procedures to conduct high-fidelity assessments and deliver clear, authoritative recommendations. Apply deep supervisory experience and technical expertise to mentor shipboard personnel, strengthen maintenance programs, and ensure compliance with Navy maintenance and logistics standards.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your maintenance management, logistics, and Navy 3-M expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Lead Maintenance, Material Management, and Logistics SME (3M) must have:
• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (Associate degree, Navy technical training, or relevant operational experience may qualify)
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience, with more than fifteen years of supervisory experience involving maintenance analysis, technical operations, and complex shipboard projects (25+ years highly desirable)
• Technical skills:
  • Minimum fifteen years of hands-on 3-M System experience, including service as a Command 3-M Coordinator (3MC) on multiple platforms
  • Deep knowledge of PMS, corrective maintenance processes, and Navy maintenance policies
  • Direct experience (within the last five years) using Navy maintenance and logistics databases, including configuration and supply systems
  • Fully versed in repair part procurement processes and supply chain procedures
  • Experience equivalent to a Navy Quality Assurance Officer (QAO), with full familiarity in modern Navy QA practices
  • Strong analytical skills for validating maintenance records, configuration data, and material readiness

• Security clearance level: DoW Secret (or higher)
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements:
  • Ability to conduct shipboard 3-M assessments and evaluations in operational, shipyard, and waterfront environments
  • Willingness to travel to fleet concentration areas
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for developing reports and briefing leadership
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with supply personnel, maintenance teams, ISIC/TYCOM staff, and fleet engineering/logistics authorities
  • Support ORCA, CRUDES, Amphibious, and LCS/MCM teams as the team's Logistics SME.
  • Perform configuration audits and assist ships in preparing configuration updates (CKs).
  • Produce ORCA/RATT discrepancy lists, CSMP reviews, and deliver formal reports within 5 days.
  • Expect 40-45 weeks travel annually; 30% OCONUS.
  • Deliver shipboard and classroom training, develop curriculum, and audit logistics programs.


Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
25-50%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA CA San Diego

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.

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