Waterfront Maintenance Knowledge Lead

Nakupuna Consulting; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Waterfront Knowledge Manager to support Surface Team One initiatives, improving planning and execution of U.S. Navy surface ship maintenance availabilities.

The role embeds within the waterfront community, coordinating with maintenance centers, shipyards, and type commanders to identify challenges and share lessons learned. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise in maintenance planning and knowledge management, connecting maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; OR
• Associate's degree plus six (6) years of experience; OR
• High school diploma plus twelve (12) years of experience.
• Must have knowledge of surface ship maintenance policies, processes, and strategies.
• Thorough knowledge of the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM).
• Must reside in or near the assigned duty location (San Diego, CA or Honolulu, HI) and be able to attend on-base meetings multiple times per week, as required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Government's waterfront representative supporting planning, execution, and continuous improvement of U.S. Navy surface ship maintenance availabilities.
• Attend pre-availability planning meetings, production meetings, milestone reviews, and other maintenance engagements to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Provide technical oversight, continuity, and advisory support during planning, modernization, and depot maintenance execution.
• Leverage knowledge of surface ship maintenance policies to support material readiness and improve planning and execution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve maintenance planning, execution, and communication across organizations.
• Capture lessons learned and facilitate knowledge sharing across ship classes and waterfronts.
• Develop knowledge management strategies to preserve institutional knowledge and strengthen organizational effectiveness.
• Prepare reports and leadership briefings communicating maintenance status, risks, and recommendations.
• Stay current with industry trends to recommend improvements.
• Participate in special projects to improve maintenance management processes and organizational performance.

Skills

Executive-level communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 6 years experience

High school diploma + 12 years experience

Tools

SharePoint Online

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Waterfront Knowledge Manager to support Surface Team One initiatives, improving planning and execution of U.S. Navy surface ship maintenance availabilities.

The role embeds within the waterfront community, coordinating with maintenance centers, shipyards, and type commanders to identify challenges and share lessons learned. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise in maintenance planning and knowledge management, connecting maintenance