Damage Control SME

Serco • Bath, ME

41d • $67,889 - $113,150 • Hybrid

About The Position

Looking for a senior-level Damage Control (DC) Subject Matter Expert (SME) role with the DDG 51 Fleet? As a part of this dynamic team located in Bath, ME, you will be expected to bring your inquisitiveness, drive, and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors.

You will work with a team of engineers and analysts providing support to clients developing and maintaining U.S. Navy surface ships Damage Control systems and associated subsystems.

A current or active Interim DoD Secret clearance is required prior to starting.

In this role, you will:

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum seven (7) years of experience in Navy, Coast Guard, or Commercial damage control systems with prior service in the U.S. Navy, which must include assignment within the Repair Division and leadership roles such as DCA, DCC, DCCS, DCCM.
• A current or active Interim DoD Secret clearance is required prior to starting.
• Experience working with Navy ships and ship system design principles and practices. Prior service with the U.S. Navy which must include assignment on Deck Division
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and be capable of productive and efficient work with limited or no supervision.
• The ability to present complex ideas and create presentations for senior military and civilian leaders.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to travel at least 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership role such as DCA, DCC, DCCS, or DCCM
• Experience on DDG 51 or Surface Combatant damage control systems
• Knowledge of DDG 51 or NAVSEA acquisition program and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert level knowledge of the function, design, and operation of U.S. Navy damage control equipment and systems to include; but not limited to: firefighting (firemain, Halon, HFP, Water mist, AFFF), dewatering (main and secondary drainage), Counter Measure Washdown (CMWD), Chemical Biological Radiological Defense (CBRD), Collective Protection System (CPS), Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), DC markings, watertight doors, hatches and scuttles, DC Allowance Equipage List (AEL) inventory, and DC diagrams.
• Supported DDG 51 new construction trials (Builders, Acceptance and FCT) by assisting Supervisor of Shipbuilding and shipbuilder in the grooming and demonstration of the aforementioned equipment and systems both prior to and during the ship trial. Evaluate ship design changes and present summaries to government clients.
• Assisting PMS 400D in the identification and resolution of damage control equipment systems technical issues that arise during ship construction, trials and post-delivery.
• Assess compliance with naval regulatory and design standards.
• Interface with stakeholders and cross functional teams to ensure necessary resources are available for ship/system.
• Review qualification test procedures and participates in qualification testing and trials.
• Participate in Sea Trials for ships under construction.
• Maintain communications with SUPSHIP and other commands, including laboratories and support contractors in resolving technical issues impacting (or have potential to impact)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees