CVN Operations SME - Navy Acquisition & Transformation

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 149,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonus

Parental leave

Education & learning

Job summary

Guidehouse in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Subject Matter Expert to lead multi-team efforts across CVN programs, delivering acquisition support, process improvement, and operational transformation for Navy portfolios.

You will apply deep CVN domain expertise to align shipbuilding, maintenance, and fleet readiness priorities, develop KPIs and executive-ready briefings for senior Navy leadership, and advise on DAS, PPBE governance and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Active and maintained Secret clearance required.
• Experience in defense consulting and Navy acquisition.
• Strong knowledge of DoD acquisition frameworks (DAS, JCIDS, PPBE).
• Proven leadership of managers and senior-level consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple teams delivering management consulting for CVN programs.
• Apply CVN domain expertise to align shipbuilding, maintenance, and fleet readiness.
• Develop and deliver executive-level briefings; communicate performance and risks.

Skills

Navy acquisition

CVN domain expertise

Executive communication

Program management

Multi-team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (nice to have)

Job description

Guidehouse in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Subject Matter Expert to lead multi-team efforts across CVN programs, delivering acquisition support, process improvement, and operational transformation for Navy portfolios.

You will apply deep CVN domain expertise to align shipbuilding, maintenance, and fleet readiness priorities, develop KPIs and executive-ready briefings for senior Navy leadership, and advise on DAS, PPBE governance and risk mitigation.