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Responsibilities

Noblis MSD is seeking a retired senior Commissioned Engineering Duty Officer (EDO) or Senior Engineering Limited Duty Officer (LDO) (with an active Secret clearance) to support Director, Fleet Maintenance, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (N43) in the management, development, and oversight of Navy depot maintenance, modernization, and sustainment programs across all major fleet platforms. Candidate location is Norfolk, VA. General responsibilities and tasking include:

• Support N43 in oversight of depot-level maintenance and modernization programs across carriers, submarines, surface combatants, amphibious ships, and aircraft.
• Advise on budget formulation, POM development, and funding allocation for maintenance and modernization programs across all major Navy platforms.
• Coordinate maintenance program matters for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Combat Systems (C5I) equipment; support System Operability Verification Test (SOVT) planning and readiness generation.
• Support functional requirements development for Maintenance and Modernization Information Technology (IT) systems used to plan and execute Navy maintenance.
• Assist in driving strategic readiness initiatives including Ship Wartime Repair and Maintenance (SWaRM) and Naval Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (N-MRO) process improvements.
• Advise on long lead time material (LLTM) procurement issues, particularly for amphibious ships, to reduce delays and costs.
• Liaise with NAVSEA, CNRMC, Naval Shipyards, Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs), and private sector repair activities on behalf of N43.
• Support Community of Practice (CoP), Knowledge Sharing Network (KSN), and working group leadership or facilitation representing N43 equities.
• Participate in policy and process development from ideation to implementation, contributing senior-level technical expertise across the Navy maintenance enterprise.
• Provide oversight of enterprise-wide maintenance process and policy alignment across RMCs with CNRMC requirements.
• Perform projects and other tasks as assigned.

This opportunity is a salaried position. Intermittent travel up to 25% - CONUS and OCONUS.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with at least 12 years of experience in multiple Naval Maritime Maintenance and Logistic IT systems including their associated systems, interfaces, processes and functional requirements.
• Minimum of 3 years must be as a supervisor for an enterprise information technology system or software within maritime maintenance and logistics systems, hardware and software, configuration control, test and evaluation, systems integration, and/or systems supportability disciplines.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain a TS/SCI.
• Direct fleet and operational experience across multiple ship platforms, to include carriers, submarines, surface combatants, and/or amphibious ships.
• Demonstrated experience in depot-level maintenance planning, execution, and oversight at the waterfront or headquarters level.
• Must fully understand the Navy's Maritime Maintenance and Logistics IT Enterprise long term strategy and goals and be able to facilitate their execution by transitioning the navy's legacy systems and processes into industry "Best in Breed" COTS solutions.
• Significant knowledge of the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) and the end-to-end Navy maintenance process.
• Familiarity with PAE/NAVSEA supporting commands and Navy maintenance and modernization policy frameworks.
• Knowledge of the Navy Modernization Process Management and Operations Manual (NMP-MOM) and OPNAVINST 9090.310 series instructions.
• Working knowledge of Navy maintenance IT systems and reporting tools (e.g., VAMOSC, 3-M, CSMP, INSURV).
• Commander Naval Regional Maintenance Centers (CNRMC), Regional Maintenance Center (RMC), Naval Shipyard (NSY/NSA), SIMA or equivalent waterfront maintenance organization experience.

Desired Qualifications

Retired U.S. Navy Commissioned Engineering Duty Officer or Senior Engineering Limited Duty Officer is strongly preferred.

The following qualifications are desired but not required:

• Prior assignment to PAE/NAVSEA, CNRMC, a Regional Maintenance Center, or Naval Shipyard in a senior engineering or maintenance management role.
• Experience serving as Ship Superintendent, Waterfront Operations Officer, or Repair Officer at a maintenance activity.
• Prior service as Chief Engineer, Main Propulsion Assistant, or Damage Control Assistant aboard a commissioned warship.
• Familiarity with USFFC maintenance governance processes, including the Maintenance and Modernization Breakout Group (M2BOG) and the Surface Master Plan (SMP).
• Experience with C5I systems maintenance, SOVT execution, or combat systems readiness management.
• Background in POM paper development, maintenance budget formulation, or depot-level funding execution.
• Familiarity with SWaRM, N-MRO, and fleet readiness reporting tools and frameworks (e.g., DRRS-N, SORTS).
• Experience with Get Real, Get Better readiness initiatives and Navy maintenance and modernization change management and implementation.
• Strong professional relationships across the Navy maintenance enterprise, including PAE/NAVSEA, TYCOMs, RMCs, and private sector repair yards.

Overview

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation's toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers' most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission-driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well-being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us .

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $132,900.00 - USD $207,750.00 /Yr.