Lead Maintenance, Material Management, and Logistics SME (3M)

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Lead Maintenance, Material Management, and Logistics SME (3M) for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Lead Maintenance, Material Management, and Logistics SME (3M), the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet mission. You will play a crucial role in strengthening shipboard maintenance execution, ensuring accuracy in logistics systems, improving material readiness, and elevating Navy-wide compliance with the 3-M System.

● Lead/Manage/Support 3-M assessment teams in planning, coordinating, and executing shipboard maintenance and material management evaluations. Provide expert guidance to help commands improve Preventive Maintenance System (PMS) execution, maintenance documentation accuracy, and overall compliance—directly contributing to improved fleet readiness and operational availability.

● Collaborate with shipboard 3-M Coordinators (3MCs), department heads, maintenance teams, supply personnel, ISIC/TYCOM representatives, and fleet technical authorities to synchronize maintenance goals, verify compliance with Navy policies, and support improvements to shipboard logistics and material management processes.

● Drive improvements in shipboard maintenance performance by identifying systemic issues within PMS execution, analyzing technical feedback, and recommending corrective actions that enhance reliability and material accuracy. Advance innovation in 3-M assessment methodologies, quality assurance practices, and logistics process improvements to help commands overcome persistent readiness challenges.

● Utilize extensive experience with the Navy 3-M System, maintenance databases, logistics systems, configuration records, and quality assurance procedures to conduct high-fidelity assessments and deliver clear, authoritative recommendations. Apply deep supervisory experience and technical expertise to mentor shipboard personnel, strengthen maintenance programs, and ensure compliance with Navy maintenance and logistics standards.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your maintenance management, logistics, and Navy 3-M expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Lead Maintenance, Material Management, and Logistics SME (3M) must have:

● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (Associate degree, Navy technical training, or relevant operational experience may qualify)

● Experience: 5+ years of related experience, with more than fifteen years of supervisory experience involving maintenance analysis, technical operations, and complex shipboard projects (25+ years highly desirable)

● Technical skills:

• Minimum fifteen years of hands-on 3-M System experience, including service as a Command 3-M Coordinator (3MC) on multiple platforms
• Deep knowledge of PMS, corrective maintenance processes, and Navy maintenance policies
• Direct experience (within the last five years) using Navy maintenance and logistics databases, including configuration and supply systems
• Fully versed in repair part procurement processes and supply chain procedures
• Experience equivalent to a Navy Quality Assurance Officer (QAO), with full familiarity in modern Navy QA practices
• Strong analytical skills for validating maintenance records, configuration data, and material readiness

● Security clearance level: DoD Secret (or higher)

● US citizenship required

● Role requirements:

• Ability to conduct shipboard 3-M assessments and evaluations in operational, shipyard, and waterfront environments
• Willingness to travel to fleet concentration areas
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for developing reports and briefing leadership
• Ability to collaborate effectively with supply personnel, maintenance teams, ISIC/TYCOM staff, and fleet engineering/logistics authorities