Today
Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
Patuxent River, MD (On-Site/Office)
We are seeking a highly experienced Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Subject Matter Expert (SME) with extensive knowledge of military aviation and defense systems. This role is designed for a professional who excels in reliability, maintainability, test support, and data-driven decision making. The successful candidate will support acquisition and sustainment efforts for R&M Analysis tools and provide project leadership in lifecycle support planning while fostering cross-functional teamwork in a mission-critical environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Required Skills & Experience
Desired Skills & Experience
Application Deadline: 7/21/2025
#cjpost #LI-HYBRID
The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
The proposed salary for this position is:
$105,200 - $175,300 USD
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide expert recommendations and guidance on requirements for reliability and maintainability tool development
- Facilitate coordination between support teams, PMA activities and stakeholders
- Represent the project team in Integrated Product Team meetings, Review Boards, and related cross-functional forums
- Champion continuous improvement by refining processes, data workflows, and sustainment strategies
- Manage the full lifecycle of projects related to military aviation and defense systems from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and sustainment
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with software test frameworks and defense requirements
- Leverage integrated software solutions and relational databases to support seamless data collection and analysis
- Implement best practices in test data collection, risk assessment, and reliability & maintainability analysis to inform decision-making and schedule performance
- Identify potential project risks and performance deficiencies; develop and implement mitigation strategies based on data-centric assessments
- Ensure strict adherence to compliance standards and government contracting requirements, maintaining clear fiscal accountability
Required Skills & Experience
- Clearance Required: Secret
- Master's degree in Computer Information Systems, Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Allowable substitution: A bachelor's and 4 additional years of experience can be substituted for the Master's degree
- 10+ years of experience in R&M analysis, and sustainment support in military aviation environments
- Demonstrated understanding of R&M data and coordination of complex technical projects
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with experience briefing executive stakeholders and authoring lifecycle support documentation
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects, translate R&M data into strategic decisions, and influence senior leadership
Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience with Navy Aviation programs, including supportability analysis and operational test support
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-721/781/785 and other defense system reliability standards
- Knowledge of Defense Acquisition University training or Program Management Level I certification
- Proven track record of improving system performance and reliability metrics through innovative strategies
Application Deadline: 7/21/2025
#cjpost #LI-HYBRID
The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
The proposed salary for this position is:
$105,200 - $175,300 USD
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
group id: 10102108
