ORCA Team Lead - SME

Prevailance, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Prevailance, Inc. is seeking an ORCA Team Lead SME to assess shipboard maintenance and repair capabilities for CNSP under the RATT program. The role requires leading assessments, identifying shortfalls, and collaborating on root-cause analyses to improve fleet readiness.

The position emphasizes extensive naval maintenance knowledge, supervision experience, and the ability to support assessments across CONUS and OCONUS locations, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of supervisory experience in analyses, information system operations, and related technical projects.
• Navy maintenance and/or training staff experience (ISIC/TYCOM/ATG).
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. Navy ship depot-level maintenance processes.
• Knowledge of theory and operation of surface ship maintenance processes.
• Either an undergraduate or an associate degree; or 7 years of demonstrated management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead shipboard assessments of maintenance and repair capabilities.
• Support root cause analysis and configuration reviews; develop assessment findings.
• Provide recommendations to strengthen shipboard repair capability and fleet readiness.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Navy maintenance experience

Ship maintenance knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree

Associate degree

Management experience (7+ years)

Job description

Description

This position is contingent upon contract award

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.