Lead Damage Control SME

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Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Lead Damage Control SME

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Lead Damage Control SME for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Lead Damage Control SME, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet mission. You will play a crucial role in strengthening shipboard survivability by improving damage control readiness, elevating Sailor proficiency, and ensuring fleet units are capable of rapidly responding to fire, flooding, and casualty situations.

● Lead/Manage/Support teams of DC subject matter experts in conducting shipboard damage control assessments, evaluating material readiness, and improving crew response capabilities through targeted training and procedural reinforcement. Support fleet leadership by identifying deficiencies, recommending corrective actions, and ensuring ships maintain safe and effective survivability standards.

● Collaborate with shipboard DC divisions, engineering departments, training teams, and ISIC/TYCOM staff to coordinate assessment schedules, integrate damage control improvements, and align survivability priorities with fleet directives. Engage directly with Damage Controlmen, supervisors, and ship leadership to promote effective practices and consistent fleet‑wide compliance.

● Drive enhancements in shipboard survivability by using decades of experience to analyze casualty response trends, identify root causes of DC deficiencies, and guide ships toward more effective readiness solutions. Lead innovation in assessment methodology, training techniques, and procedural adherence to help crews overcome complex damage control challenges.

● Utilize advanced knowledge of Navy damage control systems, material readiness requirements, casualty response procedures, and modern survivability technologies — reinforced by recent hands‑on fleet experience — to conduct high‑fidelity assessments and deliver authoritative recommendations. Apply extensive supervisory and technical management experience to mentor teams and maintain high standards of evaluation accuracy.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your damage control, fleet survivability, and shipboard readiness expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Lead Damage Control SME must have:

● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (Associate degree, equivalent Navy technical training, or operational experience may qualify)

● Experience: 5+ years of related experience, with over fifteen years of supervisory experience in Navy engineering, damage control operations, or shipboard technical project execution (25+ years highly desirable)

● Technical skills:

• Extensive experience as a shipboard Damage Control supervisor on multiple ships
• Broad technical management experience across multiple Navy platforms
• Strong knowledge of current Navy DC practices, equipment, systems, and survivability requirements
• Direct operational and damage control experience within the last five years
• Familiarity with depot‑level maintenance processes, hazard control procedures, and material readiness standards
• Ability to lead, evaluate, and mentor shipboard crews on DC best practices

● Security clearance level: DoW Secret (or higher)

● US citizenship required

● Role requirements:

• Ability to conduct shipboard DC assessments in operational, waterfront, or shipyard environments
• Willingness to travel to fleet concentration areas to support readiness evaluations and training events
• Strong communication and documentation skills for presenting findings to ship and fleet leadership
• Ability to collaborate effectively with shipboard teams, maintenance activities, and TYCOM/ISIC personnel

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

15 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

25-50%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required