Principal Expert Consultant - Surface Maintenance

TQI Solutions seeks proactive and visionary thought leaders to drive impactful solutions for clients. We value our team, offering work-life balance, excellent benefits, and career growth. Join us and immerse yourself in a rewarding experience like no other. TQI Solutions is actively seeking a Principal Expert Consultant to support our customer with Surface Ship Maintenance. In this senior role, you will provide high-level advisory support, guide enterprise initiatives, lead critical analysis efforts, and collaborate with senior Navy leadership to advance mission readiness and operational effectiveness. Responsibilities: Prepare presentations, charters, analyses, recommendations, correspondence, and plans of action and milestones for Government review. Demonstrate a strong understanding of afloat unit organizational, intermediate, and depot level maintenance practices for the Surface Fleet. Develop and implement improved Fleet readiness assessment methodologies and support the creation of maintenance policy. Apply technical skills in outcome-based Navy maintenance processes and leverage soft skills for effective group collaboration and staff work. Lead business process analysis and retooling efforts related to Naval maintenance and business policies. Collaborate with a motivated team to prepare flag-level briefs, charters, maintenance strategies, communication plans, and impact assessments. Serve as lead action officer for senior leadership tasking on US Navy ship system material status, Congressional inquiry response, and US Navy Shipyard dignity visits. Participate in strategy sessions, strategic assessments and design reviews, providing critical input to validate new maintenance enterprise approaches and associated work products. Participate in strategy sessions, strategic assessments process and design reviews to validate new maintenance and logistics enterprise approaches and associated work products, services, and execution. Brief senior flag-level leadership on material condition and readiness of US Navy ships. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field (experience may be considered in lieu of degree). Minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant senior-level experience in Navy maintenance, readiness, logistics, operations, IT systems, or related enterprise support. Demonstrated ability to interface with senior Navy leaders and communicate complex concepts clearly and confidently. Strong knowledge of US Navy shipyard organizational structure and maintenance planning/execution. Proven experience leading major projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering strategic recommendations in a DoD environment. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to prepare professional briefs, reports, and presentations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce executive-level documentation. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the ability to assess risk, manage complex issues, and influence decision-making. Experience working with Navy maintenance processes, readiness assessments, lifecycle management, or enterprise planning is highly desirable. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree with at least seven (7) years of recent specialized experience. Experience in senior staff roles, program oversight, requirements development, or enterprise modernization initiatives. Experience with Navy Type Commanders, NAVSEA, RMCs, and/or shipyard operations. Familiarity with the Navy Maintenance Database (NMD) for reference/examination of information. Industry‑recognized certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, Lean Six Sigma) are beneficial. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. Candidates must be eligible for a background investigation. TQI Solutions, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with staff located in VA, MD, DC, NC, HI, and CA. We provide mission and IT support services to a wide range of DoD clients. Our team consists of dedicated problem solvers committed to delivering world-class technical solutions and building long‑term, trusted relationships with our customers. TQI Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Join TQI Solutions and become a valued member of our team, delivering innovative solutions that drive organizational success. Apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr