Damage Control Inspector – Subject Matter Expert Trainer

Prevailance, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Education Reimbursement Program

PTO

Job summary

Prevailance, Inc. is seeking a Damage Control Inspector – Subject Matter Expert Trainer to support CNSP and the Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT). The role focuses on expert guidance of shipboard damage control systems and practices, working directly with sailors to improve readiness and proficiency.

Responsibilities include identifying deficiencies, strengthening damage control practices, and traveling extensively to CONUS/OCONUS locations to conduct shipboard visits and training.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of supervisory experience in analyses, information system operations, and implementation of technical projects.
• Extensive Navy technical management across multiple ships.
• Extensive experience as a shipboard Damage Control supervisor on multiple ships.
• Operational and damage control experience within the last five years.
• Knowledge of advanced damage control practices used by the U.S. Navy.
• Willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS for shipboard visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on shipboard damage control systems, equipment, practices and procedures.
• Identify equipment and personnel deficiencies and strengthen damage control readiness.
• Work with shipboard personnel to improve overall damage control readiness.

Skills

Navy technical management

Shipboard damage control

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Travel readiness

Education

Security clearance: SECRET

Job description

Description

This position is contingent upon contract award

Overview

The Damage Control Inspector – Subject Matter Expert Trainer supports Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet (CNSP) as part of the Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT). The RATT provides direct, Sailor-centric training and technical assistance to surface ships to improve technical proficiency, material condition, organic repair capability, and overall readiness.

Serving as the team's damage control inspection specialist, the Damage Control Inspector provides expert-level guidance on shipboard damage control systems, equipment, practices, and procedures. The SME works directly with shipboard personnel to identify equipment and personnel deficiencies, strengthen damage control practices, and improve the ship's overall damage control readiness.

Location

San Diego, CA, with extensive travel in support of shipboard RATT visits throughout CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of supervisory experience in analyses, information system operations, and implementation of technical projects similar to those described in the PWS


• Extensive Navy technical management experience across multiple ships


• Extensive experience serving as a shipboard Damage Control supervisor across multiple ships


• Direct operational and damage control experience within the last five years


• Current knowledge and experience with advanced damage control practices and procedures used by the U.S. Navy


• Ability and willingness to support extensive CONUS and OCONUS travel for shipboard RATT visits

Desired Qualifications

• 25 or more years of relevant experience

Security Clearance

• Must possess and maintain a SECRET clearance

Prevailance, Inc. proudly supports veterans as a member of the V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) program and the Hire Vets initiative. Recognized as a Top Workplace in 2025, Prevailance fosters a supportive, mission-driven environment for its team members. We provide a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, designed to support health, wellness, and financial security. Our benefits include:

• Medical Insurance


• TriCare Supplemental


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage


• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• 11 Paid Holidays


• Education Reimbursement Program


• Computing Device Reimbursement Program

Prevailance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. Prevailance, Inc. participates in E-Verify and is VEVRAA Compliant.