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Serco · 10 hours ago

Damage Control (DC) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Bath, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Serco is a company dedicated to providing vital services across various sectors, including Defense. They are seeking a senior-level Damage Control Subject Matter Expert to support U.S. Navy surface ships' Damage Control systems and associated subsystems, ensuring compliance and assisting in technical issue resolution.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

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)

Qualification

Damage Control SystemsU.S. Navy ExperienceLeadership RolesMicrosoft OfficeShip System DesignCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

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

High School Diploma/GED and a minimum ten (10) 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

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract

401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Employee Assistance Plan