Ship Modernization Specialist, Senior

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 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. You'll 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:

• 5+ years of experience with leadership as a Leading Chief Petty Officer, Division Officer, or Department Head in the Defense or Maritime industry as a Government Civilian or contractor, or a combination of the aforementioned roles
• 5+ 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 and Jobs, Casualty Reports (CASREPs), discrepancy reports to identify damaged, degraded equipment, diagnosing source of damage or degradation, and recommending a repair plan
• Experience with preparing and transmitting formal communication of damage or degradations to equipment using standardized reporting formats and communications materials, including 8 o'clock reports or Planning Board for Maintenance Briefs
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience as 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 the standard Navy Modernization Availability planning process and Navy Modernization policies and procedures
• Bachelor's degree

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.