Cruiser/Destroyer Combat Systems SME (CRUDES)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

This position is contingent upon contract award

The Cruiser/Destroyer Combat Systems SME provides combat systems training, assessment, and maintenance management guidance for CG/DDG (AEGIS) platforms. Covers AEGIS CS suite, sonar, VLS, CIWS, BMD, SPY radar, network/communications, and EW systems.

SME provides operational, technical, and maintenance expertise supporting Navy mine hunting platforms, mission systems, specialized deck equipment, and associated hull maintenance requirements. This position serves as a subject matter expert responsible for supporting fleet readiness, mission effectiveness, maintenance planning, lifecycle sustainment, and operational support activities for Navy mine hunting units and military auxiliary vessels.

The MCM C/S SME provides guidance and oversight for mine hunting operations, mission system maintenance, deck equipment sustainment, and specialized hull preservation requirements. The position coordinates with ship’s force personnel, maintenance activities, government representatives, and technical support organizations to ensure mission readiness and compliance with Navy maintenance and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and operational support for Navy mine hunting systems, mission equipment, and associated shipboard operations.
• Support planning, execution, and oversight of maintenance activities involving mine hunting systems, specialized deck gear, and auxiliary equipment.
• Serve as subject matter expert for mine hunting mission operations, maintenance procedures, and lifecycle sustainment activities.
• Provide technical guidance regarding maintenance, preservation, and lifecycle requirements associated with specialized hull types utilized by Navy mine hunting units.
• Support operational readiness assessments, maintenance planning, troubleshooting efforts, and casualty response activities involving mine hunting systems and associated equipment.
• Coordinate with ship’s force personnel, maintenance organizations, training activities, and government representatives to resolve technical and operational issues.
• Analyze system performance data, maintenance trends, readiness reports, and operational assessments to identify improvement opportunities and support mission readiness.
• Ensure compliance with Navy maintenance procedures, operational standards, engineering requirements, and safety policies.
• Support development and implementation of maintenance strategies, technical procedures, readiness initiatives, and lifecycle sustainment plans.
• Prepare technical reports, readiness evaluations, maintenance assessments, and systems status updates for leadership review.
• Provide mentorship and technical support to operations and maintenance personnel supporting mine hunting mission areas.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of operational experience assigned to warships or military auxiliary vessels with primary mission areas involving mine hunting operations.
• Direct operational and maintenance experience, within the last five (5) years, involving:

* Navy mine hunting systems,

* Specialized deck gear, and associated support systems currently employed by the U.S. Navy.

• Extensive knowledge of the specialized maintenance, preservation, and lifecycle sustainment requirements associated with hull types utilized by Navy mine hunting units.
• Strong understanding of mine hunting mission operations, equipment integration, maintenance planning, and readiness requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively interface with senior military leadership, civilian personnel, maintenance organizations, and technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting fleet readiness assessments, modernization programs, lifecycle sustainment initiatives, or waterfront maintenance activities.
• Experience supporting mine countermeasures (MCM) maintenance organizations, training commands, or technical support activities.
• Familiarity with Navy maintenance databases, readiness reporting systems, and technical documentation processes.
• Experience supporting depot-level maintenance, shipyard operations, or specialized hull preservation programs.
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Marine Technology, Naval Science, Operations Management, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.

Work Environment

• Work may be performed in office environments, shipboard locations, waterfront operations areas, maintenance facilities, or shipyards.
• Position may require travel to fleet concentration areas, operational commands, maintenance facilities, and shipboard locations in support of inspections, maintenance activities, and operational readiness efforts.

Security Clearance

• Active DoD security clearance (Secret or higher) required.