ORCA Team Lead - SME

Prevailance; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

11 Paid Holidays

Education Reimbursement Program

Computing Device Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Prevailance, Inc. seeks an ORCA Team Lead - SME to support CNSP within the RATT program. You will lead shipboard assessments of maintenance and repair capabilities, applying deep Navy knowledge to identify gaps and strengthen fleet readiness.

You will drive root-cause analysis, configuration reviews, and assessment findings, with travel across CONUS/OCONUS locations. A senior, security-cleared professional will guide this mission-critical effort.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of supervisory experience in analyses and related technical projects.
• Navy maintenance or training staff experience (ISIC/TYCOM/ATG).
• Knowledge of U.S. Navy ship depot maintenance processes and theory.
• SECRET clearance required; willingness to travel for assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead shipboard assessments of maintenance and repair capabilities.
• Apply Navy knowledge to identify equipment, tooling, and training gaps.
• Support root cause analysis, configuration reviews, and findings.

Skills

Leadership

Navy maintenance knowledge

Ship depot maintenance

Root cause analysis

Configuration reviews

Education

Undergraduate or associate degree

7 years management experience

Job description

Overview

The Organic Repair Capability Assessment (ORCA) Team Lead - Subject Matter Expert (SME) supports Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet (CNSP) as part of the Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT) program. ORCA evaluates a ship's organic repair capability and self-sufficiency to help ensure ships can successfully conduct repairs while underway or deployed.

As the ORCA Team Lead, the SME leads shipboard assessments of maintenance and repair capabilities, applying extensive knowledge of Navy surface ship maintenance processes to identify equipment, tooling, personnel, and training shortfalls. The Team Lead supports root cause analysis, configuration reviews, and assessment findings designed to strengthen shipboard repair capability and overall fleet readiness.

Location

San Diego, CA, with travel in support of ORCA assessments throughout CONUS and OCONUS locations

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of supervisory experience in analyses, information system operations, and implementation of related technical projects
• Navy maintenance and/or training staff experience, such as at an Immediate Superior in Command (ISIC), Type Commander (TYCOM), or Afloat Training Group (ATG)
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. Navy ship depot-level maintenance processes
• In-depth knowledge of the theory and operation of surface ship maintenance processes
• Either:
  • An undergraduate or associate degree; or
  • 7 years of demonstrated experience in a management role

Desired

• 25 or more years of experience in the supervisory analysis, information systems operations, and related technical project areas described above

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.