CVNOperationalEffectivenessSME

**_Job Family_ :** Operational Effectiveness Consulting ** _Travel Required_ :** Up to 25% **_Clearance Required_ :** Active Secret ** _What You Will Do_ :** * Serve as Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting U.S. Navy PAE Maritime, Deputy PAE (CVN) across aircraft carrier acquisition, sustainment, and readiness portfolios * Lead and manage multiple teams delivering management consulting services, including acquisition support, process improvement, and operational transformation for CVN programs * Apply deep CVN domain expertise to align shipbuilding, lifecycle sustainment, maintenance (RCOH/availabilities), and fleet readiness priorities * Execute business process improvement initiatives, including process mapping, gap analysis, KPIs, and performance metrics, to improve cost, schedule, and technical performance * Advise on DoD/Navy acquisition lifecycle (DAS, PPBE) and governance processes; identify program risks and drive mitigation strategies * Develop and deliver executive-level briefings to senior Navy leadership; communicate program performance, risks, and strategic recommendations ** _What You Will Need_ :** * An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance * Bachelor’s degree * Minimum of SEVEN (7)+ years of experience in defense consulting, Navy acquisition, or operational support * Direct experience with U.S. Navy aircraft carriers (CVN), including operations, maintenance, sustainment, or acquisition programs * Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition frameworks and governance (DAS, JCIDS, PPBE) * Proven experience leading teams, including management of managers and senior-level consultants/individual contributors * Strong project management experience across complex, multi-stakeholder environments * Experience developing KPIs, performance metrics, and executive reporting frameworks * Ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver concise, executive-level communications ** _What Would Be Nice To Have_ :** * Master's degree * Prior