Life Support Maintenance Manager III / U/W Combat Dive Technologies System Manager III

People Technology And Processes; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

People Technology And Processes seeks a qualified professional to manage maintenance, training, and readiness for combat diving systems and ROVs used by NSW teams. The role develops curricula, maintains records, and ensures all equipment is properly issued and tracked.

The position requires travel to CONUS/OCONUS sites, strong technical advisory skills, and the ability to coordinate with WARCOM and engineers on system upgrades and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Communicate clearly and effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Be able to operate a PC with common business software (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Maintain and write training curricula and records for NSW dive systems and ROVs.
• Possess Navy Dive School certification and NSW experience as 5342/M1DV or higher.

Responsibilities

• Ensures preventative and corrective maintenance of combat diving systems and ROVs; enhances readiness and inventory control.
• Develops and delivers comprehensive end-user training curricula; maintains training records and offers feedback for improvements.
• Maintains equipment and reports deficiencies; travels to train NSW personnel and participate in related conferences.
• Provides technical advice to engineers and WARCOM leadership; supports future tech development and system upgrades.
• Maintains accurate inventory; ensures documentation and accountability of equipment issued to NSW entities.

Skills

Clear communication

Technical troubleshooting

Training delivery

Team leadership

Education

Navy Dive School certified (NEC 5342 / M1DV, USCG OPSDC, or higher)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensures seamless operation, conducts scheduled and unscheduled preventative and corrective maintenance, training, and advancement of combat diving systems and ROVs used by NSW entities. The SME will enhance operational readiness, ensure proper inventory management, and gather critical information to support current and future technologies.
• Develop and write comprehensive curricula for end‑user training on combat diving propulsion, navigation, communication systems, SHIELD SCBA, and ROVs. Deliver training and certification programs to NSW personnel, ensuring operational proficiency. Maintain training records and provide feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Perform routine and advanced maintenance on combat diving systems, ROVs, and ancillary equipment. Ensure equipment is properly maintained and issued to NSW and associated entities. Report all system deficiencies and alterations to department leadership and WARCOM program office promptly.
• Manage government‑approved programs for NSWG‑2 LOGSUPPU and WARCOM related to combat diving systems. Ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures for equipment and system operations.
• Provide technical advice and support to engineers and WARCOM leadership regarding system functionality, maintenance procedures, testing, and evaluation of combat dive systems, ROVs, and ancillary equipment. Assist in the development of future technologies and provide input on system upgrades and modifications.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of all combat diving systems, ROVs, and ancillary equipment. Verify accountability of equipment issued to NSW entities and ensure proper documentation.
• Travel OCONUS and CONUS to train NSW personnel, attend operations, conferences, and meetings involving dive technologies and ROVs. Gather critical information on emerging technologies and provide insights to support NSW operations.
• Maintenance, testing, and inventory records for all combat diving systems and ancillary equipment. Written reports on system deficiencies, alterations, and recommendations. Conference and meeting summaries detailing critical findings and recommendations for future technology integration.
• All systems and equipment are maintained in operational condition and issued as required. Training programs are delivered effectively, ensuring end‑user proficiency. Inventory is accurate, and all deficiencies are reported promptly. Technical advice provided to engineers and leadership is timely and actionable. Travel and conference participation results in actionable insights and recommendations.
• Be familiar with the transport and storage of Lithium batteries and proper procedures for upkeep of all batteries associated with maintained systems. Adhering to Navy Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) transport, stowage, and operation.
• Obtain factory‑trained certifications for all underwater navigation, communication and propulsion systems.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid state driver’s license.
• OCONUS travel requires civilian passport. Costs associated with obtaining passport are not the financial responsibility of NSW.
• Be able to operate a Personal Computer (PC) with common/standard business software. Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Navy Dive School certified (NEC 5342 / M1DV, USCG OPSDC, or higher).
• Minimum five years’ experience as a certified 5342 / M1DV, USCG OPSDC diver or higher.
• Qualification as a Maintenance & Material Management (3M) Maintenance Person, 3M Quality Assurance Craftsman, and 3M Work Center Supervisor.
• Qualified in accordance with NAVEDTRA 43910-(Series).
• Minimum of three years NSW experience.
• Maintain forklift license up to 6,000lb capacity.
• Must meet the requirements to obtain and check out government vehicles / CESE for use in their official duties.