10+ years of experience in US Navy HM&E lifecycle logistics or defense acquisition program management.
Expert knowledge of the 12 Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements and NAVSEA processes.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field; senior military experience accepted in lieu of degree.
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
Subject matter expertise in shipboard compressed air systems is a plus.
Responsibilities
Lead development and execution of Lifecycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs) and Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) strategies.
Author complex technical procurement packages and refine Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Statements of Work (SOW).
Collaborate with SURFMEPP to optimize Class Maintenance Plans (CMPs) and troubleshoot repair delays.
Drive Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) programs for critical systems.
Review and approve technical modifications and ensure configuration control.
Lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and represent PSM's interests in executive briefings.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on high-impact projects within the Navy.
Engagement with senior military leadership and commercial executives.
Access to advanced training and professional development opportunities.
Collaborative work environment with a focus on strategic execution.
Potential for career advancement within a reputable defense contractor.
Full Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Lifecycle Logistics Specialist to serve as the lead contractor technical advisor to the PAE-M / PMS 443 Navy Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) Product Support Manager (PSM). The successful candidate will drive the strategic execution of lifecycle sustainment, programmatic planning, and contract management for surface ship target HM&E Systems. This Team member will be responsible for integrating technical inputs across Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), Type Commanders (TYCOMs), and commercial OEMs.
Responsibilities
Strategic Lifecycle Management: Lead the development, comprehensive revision, and execution of Lifecycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs), Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) strategies, and Business Case Analyses (BCAs) across multiple surface ship classes.
High-Value Contract Engineering: Principal author for complex technical procurement packages; draft and refine high-level Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Work (SOW), and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP) for multi-million dollar depot-level and Fleet Technical Support (FTS) contracts.
Availability Oversight & Risk Mitigation: Collaborate at a senior level with the Surface Maintenance Engineering Planning Program (SURFMEPP) to optimize Class Maintenance Plans (CMPs), audit Master Specification Catalog (MSC) templates, and troubleshoot contractor-led repair or grooming delays during complex CNO availabilities.
Supply Chain & Obsolescence Engineering: Drive Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) programs for critical compressed air systems; analyze Readiness Based Sparing (RBS) and oversee the re-engineering or substitution of obsolete parts with OEMs.
Technical Data & Configuration Authority: Review and approve technical modifications, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Technical Manual updates, and Navy Planned Maintenance System (PMS) changes to ensure strict configuration control.
Programmatic Leadership: Lead high-level Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), executive briefings, and status reviews, representing the PSM's interests with commercial executives, TYCOM representatives, and senior military leadership.
Education/Qualifications
Experience: 10+ years of direct experience in US Navy HM&E lifecycle logistics, engineering support, or defense acquisition program management.
Regulatory & Process Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of the 12 Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements, the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), and NAVSEA technical authority processes.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent senior military experience-such as a Navy Limited Duty Officer (LDO), Chief Warrant Officer (CWO), or Master Chief/Senior Chief Machinist's Mate (MM) / Gas Turbine System Technician (GSM)-is highly valued and accepted in lieu of a degree.
Clearance: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Systems Expertise: Subject matter expertise in shipboard compressed air networks, specifically High-Pressure (HP), Medium-Pressure (MP), and Low-Pressure (LP) Compressed Air Systems, including legacy and modern smart compressor variants, dehydrators, and electronic dry air controls is a plus.
