Surface Ship Deck Operations and Systems SME mid-grade and senior

Senior and Mid-Grade Deck Operations and Systems Subject Matter Expert

Core Services Group is seeking an experienced Senior and Mid-Grade Deck Operations and Systems Subject Matter Expert with experience on U.S. Navy surface platforms to support the Navy Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT) for Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) in San Diego, CA.

RATT is a Type Commander (TYCOM) asset employed to provide timely direct support to ships, tailored to the ship's needs and requirements. RATT ship visits are intended to significantly enhance a ship's organic proficiency and capabilities for a discrete period of time as added capability to conduct training, and address material issues. RATT provides proficient subject matter experts to conduct Sailor centric deck-plate training, material review, program auditing, and naval readiness support to enhance overall proficiency and material readiness through recommendations to the ship and staff to enhance CNSP ship's readiness to conduct sustained operations at sea in support of the nation's strategic objectives. An ideal candidate has extensive experience at a supervisory level on Navy warships or military auxiliaries as Ships' Boatswain responsible for overall deck operations, as well as experience with the technical aspects of anchor, windlass, mooring, boat handling, crane, sterngate operations, amphibious operations, and underway replenishment systems.

This position is contingent upon contract award, anticipated for October 2026. Typical Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate, schedule, and conduct ship training visits for the purpose of improving Sailor proficiency in the operation and maintenance of ships systems through targeted training and aiding ship's leadership in assessing material condition and readiness program efficacy.
• Compile, curate, develop, and provide training resources (references and curriculum) for ship systems, required programs, technical watchstanding, installed equipment, and maintenance management for use in classroom and deckplate training for ship's force and RATT personnel.
• Teach and reinforce sound shipboard operating principles and processes through leadership by example and deckplate training.
• Conduct comprehensive material condition assessments for installed equipment, portable equipment, safety gear, ship systems, and ship structure.
• Review and assess ship's preventive and corrective maintenance and operating processes and procedures for ship systems, installed equipment, and associated evolutions.
• Advise ship's leadership regarding crew proficiency, material condition, maintenance practices, and required program efficacy.

Primary Work Location: Full time onsite in San Diego, CA.

Anticipated Travel: This position involves up to 35% travel, including travel to overseas/OCONUS locations, in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Common travel destinations include, but are not limited to: Everett, WA; Pearl Harbor, HI; Sasebo, Japan; Yokosuka, Japan; and Singapore.

Typical Physical Activity: Mix of desk/computer work in an office environment and hands-on technical or instructor work in a waterfront/shipboard environment. May involve: repetitive motion, talking, traversing shipboard environments (e.g., tight or confined spaces, ladders, hatches), or vision. Must be physically able to climb up/down a pilot's ladder to board a naval vessel underway at sea and stay onboard on a U.S. Naval vessel.

Typical Pay Range: The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $90,000 110,000/year. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.

SECRET Security Clearance Required: This position requires an active or interim Secret security clearance prior to hire. Only U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Deck Systems and Operations Senior/Team Leader): At least fifteen (15) years of supervisory experience in analyses, information system operations, and implementation of technical projects related to Deck operations. At least fifteen (15) of supervisory level experience on warships or military auxiliaries as Ships' Boatswain responsible for overall deck operations. At least fifteen (15) of experience with the technical aspects of anchor, windlass, mooring, boat handling, crane, sterngate operations, amphibious operations and underway replenishment systems on warships or military auxiliaries. Direct experience with those systems currently employed by the U.S. Navy to include both operations and maintenance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Deck Operations and Systems Mid-Grade SME): A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience with the technical aspects of anchor, windlass, mooring, boat handling, crane, sterngate operations, amphibious operations and underway replenishment systems on warships or military auxiliaries. Shall have direct experience with those systems currently employed by the U.S. Navy to include both operations and maintenance.

Plus: Proficient with common productivity software including the Microsoft Office suite. Ability to manage multiple tasks and support fast-paced operational environments. Excellent personnel management, working group and team leadership skills as well as working alongside sailors and officers of varying experience and seniority. Excellent communication skills to include briefing Commanding Officers and other mid-grade to senior leadership in person and in writing.

Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: At least twenty-five (25) years of relevant experience is highly desirable.