Booz Allen

Defense

ShipModernizationSpecialist,Senior

$87–87k Washington, District of Columbia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Ship Modernization Specialist, Senior at Booz Allen. Skills: Ship Modernization, Defense, Maritime, Maintenance Management. Assess ship material condition. Track modernization progress”

What You'll Achieve.

Minimize cost and schedule overruns; Ensure fleet readiness

Industry & Context.

Defense
Problems you'll solve

Research and propose solutions to mitigate potential schedule delays; Diagnose sources of damage or degradation; Recommend a repair plan

Eligibility Requirements

Secret clearance, On camera during interviews and assessments, Identity verification process, Biometrics and artificial intelligence for identity verification, AI usage prohibited during interviews unless explicitly provided

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4+ years of experience with leadership as a Leading Chief Petty Officer, Division Officer, or Department Head, leadership in the Defense or Maritime industry as a Government Civilian or contractor, or a combination of the aforementioned roles, 4+ years of experience with planning, administering, or managing shipboard or shipboard equipment maintenance, including management of Regional Maintenance Center shops, maintenance availability planning, or Current Ship Maintenance Plan (CSMP) management, Experience with writing material condition deficiency reports, 2Kilos andJobs, Casualty Reports (CASREPs), or discrepancy reports to identify damaged, degraded equipment, diagnose sources of damage or degradation, and recommend a repair plan, Experience with preparing and transmitting formal communication of damage or degradations to equipment using standardized reporting formats, such as 8 o’clock reports or Planning Board For Maintenance Briefs, Secret clearance, HS diploma or GED

Nice to Have

Experience as a Top Snipe, Senior Combat Systems Chief Petty Officer, Main Propulsion Assistant, Electronic Material Officer, Damage Control Assistant, Chief Engineer, Ship's Material Management Officer, 3MC, or Maintenance Officer, Experience with using Navy programs of record for maintenance management, including NDE, SKED, Validate, Screen, and Broker (VSB) or Maintenance and Ship Work Planning (M&SWP), Knowledge of standard Navy Maintenance Availability planning process, Knowledge of standard Navy Modernization Availability planning process and Navy Modernization policies and procedures, Bachelor's degree

What You'll Do.

Assess ship material condition

Track modernization progress

Analyze modernization readiness

Analyze availability schedule impacts

Analyze shipboard system conditions

Analyze shipboard system configurations

Propose solutions to mitigate delays

Communicate impacts of deficiencies

Communicate impacts of delays

Act as liaison for reporting tools

Explain impacts of delays

Explain impacts of conditions

Ensure fleet readiness

Support system evolution

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with development of modernization reporting tools; Support our team; Collaborate with colleagues

Communication Scope

Prepare and transmit formal communication; Communicate impacts; Prepare regular reports and briefings

Process & Methodology

Maintenance availability planning, Modernization Availability planning

Full Job Description

Ship Modernization Specialist, Senior **The Opportunity:** As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for someone like you to help create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe. As a Ship Modernization Specialist, you bring your technical experience to work on projects assessing ship material condition and Modernization Availability progress for the Department of the Navy. You’ll track and analyze modernization readiness, availability schedule impacts, shipboard system conditions and configurations, research and propose solutions to mitigate potential schedule delays, and communicate the impacts of material condition deficiencies and modernization delays on ships’ ability to operate. You'll act as a liaison to development of modernization reporting tools and policy that minimize cost and schedule overruns. You’ll be a trusted advisor to our clients, and we’ll look to you to understand and explain the impacts of availability delays and ship system conditions on ships’ schedule and capabilities. You will organize and prepare regular reports and briefings for Naval System command audiences. You’ll support our team in the work we do for the Navy, and the solutions we deliver for military missions. Work with us to ensure fleet readiness across the cutting edge of weapon and sensor system evolution to meet the ever-changing operational needs of Military missions. Join us. The world can’t wait. **You Have:** * 4+ years of experience with leadership as a Leading Chief Petty Officer, Division Officer, or Department Head, leadership in the Defense or Maritime industry as a Government Civilian or contractor, or a combination of the aforementioned roles * 4+ years of experience with planning, administering, or managing shipboard or shipboard equipment maintenance, including management of Regional Mainte

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