CVN Operational Effectiveness SME

Guidehouse•Dc, DC

5d•Remote

About The Position

Serve as Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting U.S. Navy PAE Maritime, Deputy PAE (CVN) across aircraft carrier acquisition, sustainment, and readiness portfolios. Lead and manage multiple teams delivering management consulting services, including acquisition support, process improvement, and operational transformation for CVN programs. Apply deep CVN domain expertise to align shipbuilding, lifecycle sustainment, maintenance (RCOH/availabilities), and fleet readiness priorities. Execute business process improvement initiatives, including process mapping, gap analysis, KPIs, and performance metrics, to improve cost, schedule, and technical performance. Advise on DoD/Navy acquisition lifecycle (DAS, PPBE) and governance processes; identify program risks and drive mitigation strategies. Develop and deliver executive-level briefings to senior Navy leadership; communicate program performance, risks, and strategic recommendations.

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of SEVEN (7)+ years of experience in defense consulting, Navy acquisition, or operational support
Direct experience with U.S. Navy aircraft carriers (CVN), including operations, maintenance, sustainment, or acquisition programs
Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition frameworks and governance (DAS, JCIDS, PPBE)
Proven experience leading teams, including management of managers and senior-level consultants/individual contributors
Strong project management experience across complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Experience developing KPIs, performance metrics, and executive reporting frameworks
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver concise, executive-level communications

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Prior experience supporting PEO Carriers, NAVSEA, or Navy acquisition commands
Operational CVN experience (shipboard operations, air wing integration, deployment cycles)
Experience supporting shipbuilding, Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH), or carrier modernization programs
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
Experience with readiness reporting systems, sustainment analytics, or lifecycle management
Familiarity with digital transformation, advanced analytics, or model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
Experience contributing to federal proposals, capture efforts, or business development

Responsibilities

Serve as Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting U.S. Navy PAE Maritime, Deputy PAE (CVN) across aircraft carrier acquisition, sustainment, and readiness portfolios
Lead and manage multiple teams delivering management consulting services, including acquisition support, process improvement, and operational transformation for CVN programs
Apply deep CVN domain expertise to align shipbuilding, lifecycle sustainment, maintenance (RCOH/availabilities), and fleet readiness priorities
Execute business process improvement initiatives, including process mapping, gap analysis, KPIs, and performance metrics, to improve cost, schedule, and technical performance
Advise on DoD/Navy acquisition lifecycle (DAS, PPBE) and governance processes; identify program risks and drive mitigation strategies
Develop and deliver executive-level briefings to senior Navy leadership; communicate program performance, risks, and strategic recommendations

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend