Ship Modernization Specialist, Mid

Ship Modernization Specialist, Mid (Booz Allen Hamilton)

Join Booz Allen Hamilton and work on projects assessing ship material condition and modernization availability progress for the Department of the Navy.

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As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations and use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for someone like you to help create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe. As a Ship Modernization Specialist you will track and analyze modernization readiness, availability schedule impacts, shipboard system conditions and configurations, research and propose solutions to mitigate potential schedule delays, and communicate the impacts of material condition deficiencies and modernization delays on ships’ ability to operate.

• Track and analyze modernization readiness and availability schedule impacts.
• Assess shipboard system conditions and configurations.
• Research and propose solutions to mitigate potential schedule delays.
• Communicate impacts of material condition deficiencies and modernization delays on ships’ ability to operate.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and explain the impacts of availability delays and ship system conditions on ships’ schedules and capabilities.
• Organize and prepare regular reports and briefings for Naval System command audiences.
• Support the team in delivering solutions for Navy missions and fleet readiness alongside cutting‑edge sensor system evolution.

• 4+ years of experience with leadership as a Leading Chief Petty Officer, Division Officer, or Department Head in the Defense or Maritime industry as a Government Civilian or contractor, or a combination of the aforementioned roles.
• 4+ years of experience with planning, administering, or managing shipboard or shipboard equipment maintenance, including management of Regional Maintenance Center shops, maintenance availability planning, or Current Ship Maintenance Plan (CSMP) management.
• Experience with writing material condition deficiency reports, 2
  
  Kilos and Jobs, Casualty Reports (CASREPs), discrepancy reports to identify damaged or degraded equipment, diagnose the source of damage or degradation, and recommend a repair plan.
• Experience with preparing and transmitting formal communication of damage or degradations to equipment using standardized reporting formats and communications materials, including 8 o’clock reports or Planning Board for Maintenance Briefs.
• Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.

• Experience as Top Snipe, Senior Combat Systems Chief Petty Officer, Main Propulsion Assistant, Electronic Material Officer, Damage Control Assistant, Chief Engineer, Ship’s Material Management Officer, 3MC, or Maintenance Officer.
• Experience with using Navy programs of record for maintenance management, including NDE, SKED, Validate, Screen, and Broker (VSB) or Maintenance and Ship Work Planning (M&SWP).
• Knowledge of the standard Navy Maintenance Availability planning process.
• Knowledge of the Navy Modernization policies and procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;
Secret clearance is required.

Salary range: $61,900 to $141,000 annualized USD. Total compensation includes health, life, disability, financial, retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. The posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

During the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

• If the position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If the position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.