CVN Operational Effectiveness SME

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Senior Subject Matter Expert supporting U.S. Navy aircraft carrier acquisition, sustainment, and readiness portfolios
• Lead and manage multiple teams delivering management consulting services, including acquisition support and operational transformation
• Apply deep CVN domain expertise to align shipbuilding, lifecycle sustainment, maintenance, and fleet readiness priorities
• Execute business process improvement initiatives, including process mapping, gap analysis, and performance metrics
• Advise on DoD/Navy acquisition lifecycle (DAS, PPBE) and governance processes while identifying program risks
• Develop and deliver executive-level briefings to senior Navy leadership regarding program performance and strategic recommendations

Requirements

• Active and maintained Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in defense consulting, Navy acquisition, or operational support
• Direct experience with U.S. Navy aircraft carriers (CVN), including operations, maintenance, or acquisition
• Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition frameworks and governance (DAS, JCIDS, PPBE)
• Proven experience leading teams and managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Experience developing KPIs, performance metrics, and executive reporting frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Prior experience supporting PEO Carriers, NAVSEA, or Navy acquisition commands
• Operational CVN experience such as shipboard operations or air wing integration
• Experience supporting shipbuilding, Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH), or carrier modernization
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
• Familiarity with digital transformation, advanced analytics, or model-based systems engineering (MBSE)

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development opportunities
• Student Loan PayDown program
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts

About the Company

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. We drive efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets.