Lead Combat Systems SME

GD Information Technology • San Diego, CA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Transform technology into opportunity as a Lead Combat Systems SME at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career. As a Lead Combat Systems Subject Matter Expert, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet. You will play a crucial role in all Combat Systems SME activities across Readiness Assistance Training Teams (RATT).

Requirements

• Education: Undergrad, associates, or 7 years management experience
• Experience: 15 years supervisory experience in analysis, IS operations, and implementation (25 years highly desired)
• Supervisory expertise overseeing Navy surface ship combat systems maintenance activities
• Significant afloat experience serving as STO, CSMM, or CSOOW on multiple AEGIS and SSDS platforms
• Extensive operational background with combat systems across numerous AEGIS and SSDS‑equipped ships
• Maintenance and training staff experience within ISIC, TYCOM, or Afloat Training Group organizations
• Broad maintenance staff proficiency supporting combat systems readiness and sustainment programs
• Deep understanding of depot‑level combat systems maintenance workflows and requirements
• Comprehensive knowledge of combat systems theory, functionality, integration, and lifecycle maintenance
• Active DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance
• US citizenship required
• Ability to collaborate with senior military personnel, government engineering teams, shipboard crews, and maintenance facilities
• Willingness to travel to fleet concentration areas, shipyards, and waterfront locations
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams in operational, maintenance, or modernization environments
• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills suitable for high‑visibility readiness and sustainment programs

Responsibilities

• Lead/Manage/Support day‑to‑day and long‑range combat systems maintenance and engineering activities, ensuring surface ship combat system readiness and reliability.
• Guide teams through complex technical efforts that directly enable fleet operational effectiveness and mission execution.
• Collaborate with shipboard crews, government program offices, depot maintenance teams, and training organizations to align maintenance priorities, coordinate technical actions, and maintain clear communication across all levels of the combat systems enterprise.
• Drive system performance by assessing operational outcomes, identifying recurring issues, and implementing corrective measures.
• Lead teams in overcoming challenging system casualties, advancing maintenance practices, and sustaining high readiness across all supported platforms.
• Utilize deep technical expertise in AEGIS and SSDS combat systems, advanced diagnostic tools, Navy maintenance management systems, engineering documentation, and technical directives to provide oversight, develop procedures, mentor technical personnel, and produce high-quality readiness assessments and program reports.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree