Trident Submarine Maintenance & Availability SME

KMS Solutions, LLC•Kings Bay Base, GA

12d•$130,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

KMS Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly experienced former U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Leader to serve as a Trident Submarine Maintenance & Availability Subject Matter Expert (Strategic Advisor). Located on-site at the Trident Refit Facility (TRF), the position provides senior technical advice and strategic liaison support to the In-Service Strategic Submarines Program Office (PMS 396). The advisor provides operational foresight, engineering guidance, and oversight of availability execution to help ensure Trident Submarine (SSBN/SSGN) refit periods, dry dock availabilities, and depot-level maintenance baselines align with Director Submarine Programs, Submarine Type Commander, and fleet readiness objectives. The role advises submarine crews and TRF personnel in completing availabilities on time and at cost. The position integrates maintenance planning and execution, supports shipboard and facility personnel, and provides continuity and institutional knowledge across refit cycles. It works with shipboard leadership, TRF departments, submarine squadron maintenance staffs, and program office representatives. The role also supports readiness assessments, verifies work packages and baseline changes, identifies maintenance and material issues, and recommends improvements. The typical workday is eight hours, with some flexibility subject to supervisor concurrence; attendance at mandatory meetings and availability during contract/location core hours are required. Telework may be allowed up to 20%, subject to business and customer needs, and travel up to 20% may be required, including possible OCONUS travel.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Management, Business Administration, or equivalent technical/military training.
Former U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Leader, such as a Master Chief Petty Officer or Senior Chief Petty Officer.
Proven experience as a Submarine 3MC (Ships 3M Coordinator) or Engineering Duty Master Chief (EDMC).
15 or more years of hands-on experience in U.S. Navy submarine maintenance, fleet operations, or rotatable pool/material management.
Experience interfacing with Program Manager Air/Afloat (PMA) or Program Management (PM) organizations.
Direct experience managing shipboard maintenance cycles or working within a Trident Refit Facility (TRF Kings Bay or TRF Bangor) during industrial refit availabilities.
Ability to obtain and/or maintain a DoD Security Clearance and required access to worksite locations; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including drafting maintenance briefs, executive summary reports, and technical correspondence.
Ability to work independently at TRF shore installations without daily direct supervision.
Ability to travel within CONUS and potentially OCONUS.
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge of Ohio-class and transition-to-Columbia-class SSBN/SSGN 3M programs, refit availabilities, deferred maintenance management, and industrial laydown requirements.
Prior experience supporting NAVSEA In-Service Submarine Program Offices such as PMS 396 or PMS 392, Naval Warfare Centers, or Public Shipyards on maintenance and material management initiatives.
Prior tour as a Submarine 3MC, EDMC, or Chief of the Boat (COB) on an SSBN or SSGN platform.
Expert familiarity with Submarine Maintenance and Material Management systems, Ship Alteration Records (SARs), Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs), Liaison Action Records (LARs), and Task Group Instructions (TGIs).
Experience as a 3MC/EDMC during major SSBN/SSGN maintenance availabilities.
Experience as a Repair Officer (RO) or Production Manager Assistant (PMA) at a Trident Repair Facility, Naval Shipyard, or Submarine Tender.

Responsibilities

Provide senior deck-plate technical guidance, operational foresight, and maintenance management expertise for Trident Submarine SSBN/SSGN maintenance, refits, and availabilities.
Mentor ship’s force personnel in work candidate development, package review, job sequencing, schedule management, and closeout documentation.
Support identification, validation, and prioritization of corrective maintenance requirements affecting operational availability and material condition.
Assist crews with integrated maintenance plans balancing refit requirements, ship’s force capabilities, operational commitments, and maintenance windows.
Assist in developing or refining local maintenance planning processes, checklists, trackers, and standard operating procedures.
Oversee and integrate Maintenance and Material Management (3M) processes, Work Candidate (2-Kilo) generation, Task Group Instructions (TGIs), and Job Performance Aids at TRF.
Ensure SSBN refit preparation and execution comply with the Trident Refit Manual and provide CSG-9 recommendations for manual revisions.
Use Engineering Duty Master Chief expertise to oversee nuclear and non-nuclear mechanical, electrical, and propulsion system maintenance baselines during refits and dry dock periods.
Liaise between shipboard leadership, TRF department heads, submarine squadron maintenance staffs, and PMS 396/program office representatives.
Provide continuity and institutional knowledge across refit cycles, turnover periods, and ship’s force personnel changes.
Support command-level readiness assessments with observations on maintenance planning effectiveness, execution performance, and leadership attention needs.
Liaise with CSG-9, CSS-17, CSS-19, TRF, and ship commanding officers, providing assessments and recommendations to improve SSBN material management at unit and force-wide levels.
Review work packages, Liaison Action Records (LARs), and baseline changes to identify material bottlenecks, technical discrepancies, and long-lead material requirements.
Analyze recurring maintenance planning issues, deferred work, growth work, and execution shortfalls; recommend practical corrective actions.
Mentor junior civilian, military, and contractor maintenance planners on shipboard maintenance routines and apply Ohio-class refit lessons to future Columbia-class maintenance strategy.
Review maintenance availability lessons learned and support trend analyses and improvement recommendations.