Facilities Manager (SME)

Akima, LLC•Dahlgren, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) is seeking a Facilities Management Specialist to provide on-site support at NSWC Dahlgren Division, Corporate Operations Department. The successful candidate will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in facilities planning, space management, facilities data systems, and Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) program support.

Requirements

Must currently hold an active DoD-issued Interim-Secret (or higher) security clearance.
Four (4) years of experience serving as a subject matter expert in analytical techniques used to develop facilities recommendations, management studies, or space planning.
Ability to prepare written reports, technical documentation, and oral presentations related to facilities and space management.
Demonstrated ability to serve as an advisor on facilities topics and represent a large RDT&E organization on facilities matters.
Working knowledge of Navy Working Capital Fund (WCF) principles.
Expert knowledge of Navy facilities and space management regulations, policies, practices, and procedures.
Broad knowledge of Navy public works services sufficient to analyze services, costs, constraints, and alternative courses of action.
Ability to develop facilities requirements and cost analyses within an RDT&E environment.
Knowledge of facilities and space management automated tools (e.g., FDMS, FSRM, MAXIMO, iNFADS).
Ability to conduct indoor and outdoor facility tours in various weather conditions for assessment purposes.
Highly proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting NAVFAC or Navy facilities programs.
Familiarity with Infrastructure Board or FTG processes.
Experience managing SRM or capital planning projects.
Prior experience working with Navy ERP, WCF-funded organizations, or RDT&E environments.

Responsibilities

Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in facilities planning, space management strategies, and Basic Facilities Requirements.
Provide expertise in the Facilities Data Management System (FDMS), Facilities Service Request Module (FSRM), Personnel Locator System, Internet Navy Facilities Assets Data Store (iNFADS), and NAVFAC’s MAXIMO system.
Act as database administrator for FDMS and FSRM, ensuring accurate data entry, maintenance, and system integrity.
Provide administrative and technical assistance in support of the Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) program, including tracking project progress, coordinating funding, and supporting issue resolution.
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate Infrastructure Board (IB) meetings, including scheduling, preparing materials, recording decisions, and managing follow-up actions.
Schedule and coordinate Facilities Tactical Group (FTG) activities such as planning meetings, facility inspections, walkthroughs, and observations.
Serve as NSWCDD’s SME for space management and utilization data, providing analysis, problem resolution, and customer support to technical and operational stakeholders.
Lead and coordinate the annual NSWCDD SRM project selection and ranking process.
Track the progress of approved SRM projects, identify issues, coordinate resolution, and ensure alignment with NSWCDD, NAVFAC, NAVSEA, and NSASP requirements.
Represent NSWCDD in facilities and space management matters, collaborating with facility sponsors, NAVFAC, and internal leadership.