We are seeking a Senior Lifecycle Logistics Specialist to serve as the lead contractor technical advisor to the PAE-M / PMS 443 Navy Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) Product Support Manager (PSM). The successful candidate will drive the strategic execution of lifecycle sustainment, programmatic planning, and contract management for surface ship target HM&E Systems. This Team member will be responsible for integrating technical inputs across Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), Type Commanders (TYCOMs), and commercial OEMs.
Responsibilities- Strategic Lifecycle Management: Lead the development, comprehensive revision, and execution of Lifecycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs), Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) strategies, and Business Case Analyses (BCAs) across multiple surface ship classes.
- High-Value Contract Engineering: Principal author for complex technical procurement packages; draft and refine high-level Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Work (SOW), and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP) for multi-million dollar depot-level and Fleet Technical Support (FTS) contracts.
- Availability Oversight & Risk Mitigation: Collaborate at a senior level with the Surface Maintenance Engineering Planning Program (SURFMEPP) to optimize Class Maintenance Plans (CMPs), audit Master Specification Catalog (MSC) templates, and troubleshoot contractor-led repair or grooming delays during complex CNO availabilities.
- Supply Chain & Obsolescence Engineering: Drive Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) programs for critical compressed air systems; analyze Readiness Based Sparing (RBS) and oversee the re-engineering or substitution of obsolete parts with OEMs.
- Technical Data & Configuration Authority: Review and approve technical modifications, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Technical Manual updates, and Navy Planned Maintenance System (PMS) changes to ensure strict configuration control.
- Programmatic Leadership: Lead high-level Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), executive briefings, and status reviews, representing the PSM's interests with commercial executives, TYCOM representatives, and senior military leadership.
- Experience: 10+ years of direct experience in US Navy HM&E lifecycle logistics, engineering support, or defense acquisition program management.
- Regulatory & Process Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of the 12 Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements, the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), and NAVSEA technical authority processes.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent senior military experience—such as a Navy Limited Duty Officer (LDO), Chief Warrant Officer (CWO), or Master Chief/Senior Chief Machinist's Mate (MM) / Gas Turbine System Technician (GSM)—is highly valued and accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Clearance: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
- Systems Expertise: Subject matter expertise in shipboard compressed air networks, specifically High-Pressure (HP), Medium-Pressure (MP), and Low-Pressure (LP) Compressed Air Systems, including legacy and modern smart compressor variants, dehydrators, and electronic dry air controls is a plus.
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Skills Required
- 10+ years of direct experience in U.S. Navy HM&E lifecycle logistics, engineering support, or defense acquisition program management
- Expert knowledge of the 12 Integrated Product Support elements
- Expert knowledge of the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual
- Expert knowledge of NAVSEA technical authority processes
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline
- Equivalent senior military experience as a Navy LDO, CWO, Master Chief, Senior Chief Machinist’s Mate, or Gas Turbine System Technician may substitute for the degree
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Subject matter expertise in shipboard HP, MP, and LP compressed air systems, including compressors, dehydrators, and electronic dry air controls
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage plus life and AD&D insurance, indicating comprehensive core protection. Additional options such as FSAs and disability coverage further reinforce health-related support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible PTO plus jury duty, bereavement, military leave, and short- and long-term disability are explicitly offered. This breadth supports time away for both planned rest and major life events.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching is part of the stated total rewards. The program is positioned as competitively benchmarked, signaling attention to long-term savings.
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