Spalding Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior SME (Aviation Logistics) in Patuxent River, MD.  Spalding Consulting, Inc. is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services.  Spalding Consulting offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: Full-Time
Work Site: Patuxent River, MD
Work Location: Hybrid work/in-office. (see onsite requirements below).


**On-Site Requirements: On-boarding will require 1-2 visits to Lexington Park, MD. Telework is authorized, however on-site support will require occasional visits to Patuxent River, MD, Cherry Point, NC, and other Naval installations. Future on-site/telework requirements/schedules may change as additional client direction is received.

Essential Functions:

• Provides U.S. Navy aviation logistics and readiness SME support to projects and programs modernizing and streamlining mission essential IT tools and processes.
• Conducts analyses and provides recommendations for improving, optimizing, and integrating IT tools and processes.
• Communicates organization vision to both technical personnel and senior company leaders.
• Works closely with government customers, including civilian and miliary leadership to create plans and schedules.
• Participates in meetings with government customers, fleet personnel and senior leaders to understand and capture system requirements which will replace legacy applications in the LOG-IT portfolio.
• Assists in gathering, analyzing, and articulating high-level system and business requirements to technical teams.
• Identifies and tracks Key Performance Indicators across a portfolio of LOG-IT systems and ensures all KPIs are met.
• Manages and leads a team of highly technical professionals.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications and Experience:


Required:

• 10+ years of experience leading/directing/supporting Naval Aviation Logistics programs and/or organizations required.
• In-depth knowledge of Naval Aviation policies and procedures, such as the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) CNAFINST 4790.2.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and coaching a team of highly technical professionals required.
• Working experience with Naval aviation logistics systems and IT tools/technologies desired, i.e. OOMA, Aircraft Inventory Readiness Reporting System, AvPLM, Technical Directives, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), TeamCenter, MRO, and DECKPLATE

Desired:

• Working experience with NAVAIR desired.
• Prior senior civilian or military service desired.
• Program management experience desired.

Security Clearance:
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Education:
Bachelor of Science and 10+ years related experience required.

Spalding Consulting, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, military status, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws. Spalding Consulting, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages minorities, women, disabled, and veterans to apply for job openings within our company.