Readiness Cell Team Lead

Naval-Systems,-Inc.; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible spending account

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Naval-Systems, Inc. seeks a Readiness Cell Team Lead to guide 2–5 analysts and drive PMA-265 sustainment initiatives from Lexington Park, MD. You will shape analytic requirements, coordinate with the Data Analytics Lead, and ensure timely delivery of readiness insights.

The role requires an MS/MA in a relevant field or a BA plus substantial experience, secret clearance, and a strong background in Naval Aviation maintenance and data analytics. This is a full-time on-site opportunity at NSI.

Qualifications

• Ten years of full-time acquisition or logistics experience.
• Four years directing analysts in IPS analysis or related work.
• Experience with DOD logistics planning, scheduling and studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical direction to 2–5 readiness analysts.
• Develop, maintain, and execute project plans for PMA-265.
• Coordinate schedules, deliverables, and cross-functional tasks.
• Translate requirements into analytic tools for sustainment readiness.

Skills

Naval Aviation maintenance

NAMP knowledge

Python

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Data analytics

Self-directed work

Interpersonal communication

Education

MS or MA in Acquisition/Logistics/Management/Engineering

Bachelor’s + 4 years substitution

Tools

Python

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Description:

NSI requires a Readiness Cell Team Lead to provide support to the NAVAIR PMA-265 F/A-18 & EA-18G Program Office. The Readiness Cell Team Lead will provide PMA-265 leadership with decision making information essential to successfully achieving program sustainment and readiness goals in an effective and cost worthy manner. Provide day-to-day technical direction to 2–5 senior readiness analysts. Develop, maintain, and execute project plans in support of PMA-265 Product Support Team requirements in accordance with F/A-18 Data Analytics Collaboration Plan . Coordinate schedules, deliverables, and cross-functional tasking with PMA-265 Product Support Team Data Analytics Lead and PMA-265 Leadership. Assign and track daily/weekly analytical tasks, ensuring alignment with Readiness Cell objectives. Ensure transparent communication of readiness gaps, barriers, and recommended actions with PMA-265 Product Support Team Data Analytics Lead and program office leadership. Translate PMA-265 program office personnel needs into analytical requirements and ensure alignment with PMA-265 Reliability Control Board (RCB), sustainment performance monitoring, and readiness optimization processes. Lead the readiness cell in the further translation of these analytic requirements to accomplish the development, product ionization and sustainment of a portfolio of analytic tools that advance PMA-265 sustainment and readiness goals. Provide coaching, training, and professional development guidance to 2–5 readiness cell analysts.

Desired Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in Naval Aviation maintenance, gained through military, government civilian, or contractor roles.
• In-depth knowledge of the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) and associated maintenance systems.
• Proficiency with business intelligence tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau to prepare, analyze and interpret aviation maintenance data.
• Expertise in identifying and analyzing maintenance trends and developing actionable insights for improving readiness.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a self-directed environment, independently prioritizing and executing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate and coordinate across diverse Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) stakeholders, ensuring mission success.

Location

Lexington Park, MD

Education

MS or MA Degree in Acquisition, Logistics Management, Business, Engineering, or Management.

Allowable Substitution

Bachelor’s Degree plus four (4) years additional work experience may be substituted for a Master’s Degree.

Experience

At least ten (10) years’ FTE experience in acquisition or operational logistics support and maintenance engineering. Four (4) years directing acquisition or logistics managers in the performance of comprehensive analysis across the spectrum of IPS elements during a job assignment in or in support of an acquisition command. Four (4) years of DOD logistics support experience to include specific experience in acquisition planning and management including logistics planning, scheduling, execution and support system effectiveness analysis, studies and evaluations in support of DOD weapons systems and equipment. Two (2) years of specific experience in operational logistics planning and management.

Security Clearance

Secret Clearance is required. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Special Notes/Instructions

NSI is a privately held, small but quickly growing company with headquarters in Lexington Park, Maryland within 5 miles of the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Established in 2004, we are now celebrating 22 years of excellence in providing quality products and services to the Department of Defense.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• flexible spending account
• employee assistance program
• tuition assistance program
• 401k Plan with company match

and a fun and enthusiastic work environment!

Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Success – that’s NSI!

NSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.