Maritime Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME)

This position requires an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance.

Preting LLC (d.b.a. Cherokee Preting) is seeking a fully cleared Maritime Systems Engineering SME to support our Client in Northern Virginia. The Maritime Systems Engineering SME will have a Full Scope Poly at time of application and will be charged with supporting spending plans, personnel management and training programs. 

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.  Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Maritime Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) Responsibilities Include: 

• Allocate and predict failure rates (Mean Time Between Failure) for components and systems and measure against program requirements

• Develop Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD) to represent the relationship between components of a system and overall system reliability.

• Performs Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate risk of system failure and support proposed changes in design.

• Assess Fault Detection and Fault Isolation metrics for Availability impacts and concerns.

• Actively participate on design teams and provide guidance and recommendations to designers and management to ensure reliability objectives are met.

• Interface with the client and management at major design reviews to provide reliability findings and recommendations.

• Supervise testing and demonstrations at supplier, plant, or field locations to evaluate reliability factors, such as numbers and causes of unit failures or maintainability risks.

• Monitor failure data generated by product users to assess reliability performance in the field and develop strategies for product improvement.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Maritime Systems Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

• Preferred to have twenty (20) or more years of relevant experience. 

• Must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study. 

• Must have an active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph level clearance at time of application. 

• Must have experience with the Client and their systems 

• Must have experience with cable writing. 

• Must have experience providing Maritime Systems Engineering responsible for program support activities including finance and personnel management, governance, and training.

• Experience at developing program specific spending plans, which are constantly analyzed and refined using near real time proprietary financial databases. 

• Able to serve as a liaison to other groups within the organization, identify and document leading practices of regulatory compliance making sure critical programmatic documents, workflow patterns, personnel information, and financial records are maintained for continuity purposes in accordance with existing SOPs. 

• Must have good communication (written and oral) skills to perform briefings and complete required reports

• Have experience performing the following:

  • Training Agendas

  • Training Instruction 

  • Leading Training Events 

  • Travel Coordination and Reporting 

  • Coordination with Students and Training Officials 

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Preting (Preting) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Preting, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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• Project Manager 

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Keywords:

• Organization

• Communication

• Time Management

• Multitasking

• Attention to Detail

Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.