ORCA Team Analyst

Team Analyst for Organic Repair Capability Assessment (ORCA) Team

Life Cycle Engineering has a contingent opening for a Team Analyst for the Organic Repair Capability Assessment (ORCA) Team, supporting services for the Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT). The ORCA Team Analyst supports the ORCA Team Lead across all phases of workshop and IPE assessment, Root Cause Analysis, configuration audit, and NSWC Corona data delivery. This position combines technical assessment capability with the analytical and documentation skills to produce the ORCA program's highest-complexity deliverables: the ORCA Material Deficiency Report, the IPE RCA Reports, the Training/IPE Matrix Report, and the ORCA dashboard data submissions. The Analyst is the program's primary point of interface with NSWC Corona on data format, quality, and submission schedule, and must be capable of independently completing RCA documentation to the standard. This contract has a contingent start of September 2026.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Accompany the ORCA Team Lead on all workshop and IPE assessments; conduct assigned workshop assessments independently.
• Complete ORCA Workshop Functionality Score Sheets for assigned workshops; document findings with sufficient specificity to support AWR generation and TYCOM advisory action.
• Lead or assist in Root Cause Analysis investigations; draft IPE RCA Reports for Team Lead review; ensure reports are submitted within 20 working days of trip completion.
• Conduct IPE configuration audits; prepare draft CK documentation for ships with equipment not reflected in configuration data records.
• Maintain and update the Training/IPE Matrix Report; research applicable JQR, PQS, and school code prerequisites for IPE maintenance and flag new training gaps.
• Manage ORCA data delivery to NSWC Corona; coordinate with NSWC Corona on data format and quality requirements; report delivery status in the ORCA Material Deficiency Report.
• Draft the ORCA Material Deficiency Report for Team Lead review and submission within five working days of trip completion.
• Compile the quarterly Root Cause Distribution Pareto analysis from all completed RCA instances; provide to ORCA Team Lead and PM for CNSP N43 reporting.
• Participate in annual STANCO; support ORCA methodology and data management agenda items.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Minimum fifteen (15) years of supervisory experience in analyses, information system operations, and implementation of technical projects
• Maintenance and training staff experience at ISIC, TYCOM, or Afloat Training Group level.
• In-depth knowledge of Navy ship depot-level maintenance processes.
• In-depth knowledge of the theory and workings of surface ship maintenance processes.
• Undergraduate or associate's degree, or seven (7) years demonstrated experience in a management role.

Preferred Education, Skills and/or Experience:

• Direct experience with NSWC Corona's ORCA dashboard or equivalent government data management systems.
• Prior Root Cause Analysis experience using structured methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa, or equivalent) for industrial plant equipment failures.
• Experience with Navy configuration management (CK preparation and configuration data record maintenance).
• Familiarity with the six-category RCA taxonomy used in the RATT Readiness Impact Framework.
• Technical writing and data management experience supporting government contract deliverables.

Physical Demands and Expectations:

• Ability to work in an industrial shipboard/shipyard environment, climb shipboard ladders and wear all required safety equipment.
• Able to lift (up to 50lb), carry, and transport heavy equipment and materials required. Able to meet U.S. Navy shiprider requirements
• Must be willing to travel up to 40% of the year to CONUS/OCONUS locations.
• Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment.

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.

Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential. As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.

Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success.

Benefits:

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families
• Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
• Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
• Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels
• Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code
• Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
• Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep
• Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more...

Life Cycle Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.