What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Subject Matter Expert position at HII?
Date: Oct 30, 2025
Location: San Diego, CA, California, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 25948
Required Travel: 26 - 50%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $83,944.00 - $95,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
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Summary
Join HII as we keep the world's most powerful Navy afloat! This position is to be a member of the COMNAVAIRPAC/COMNAVAIRLANT Material Control Assist Team (MCAT) as the Supply Subject Matter Expert (SME). The mission of MCAT is to train and prepare Ships Force on how to follow US Navy instructions / guidance onboard CVNs to be better prepared for assessments and inspections. This is a full-time position, located in San Diego, CA.
What You Will Do
- Training sailors on how to properly execute their Schedule of Events (SOE).
- Assess equipment material condition.
- Document observations of identified discrepancies.
- Conducting in-depth material condition assessments of shipboard systems, emphasizing galley, food service, and habitability readiness.
- Identifying and document equipment deficiencies related to cooking, refrigeration, sanitation, ventilation, and fire suppression systems.
- Evaluating compliance with NAVSEA, NAVSUP, and NSTM specifications for food service, hotel services, and shipboard living conditions.
- Collaborating with ship’s force, engineers, and supply personnel to resolve material discrepancies before formal inspections.
What You Must Have
- 10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience.
- US Navy shipboard Supply background as active-duty Navy and / or as a contractor.
- Knowledge of US Navy Food Service Excellence award (NEY) requirements.
- Experience conducting Supply Management Assessments and Supply Management Inspections.
- Experience with INSURV Material Inspections (MI).
- Experience conducting training and technical expertise Ships Force with the purpose of enhancing shipboard Supply service operations.
- Strong computer skills with MS Office applications.
- Strong communication skills, verbal, written and electronically.
- Must be able to ability obtain and maintain a SECRET level security clearance, CAC badge and base and ship access.
Preferred: Bonus Points for
- Being a technical trainer, offering in-depth problem-solving methodologies and valuable recommendations for continuous improvements during all Supply assessments and inspections.
- US Navy Culinary Specialist background.
- One or more assignments onboard a US Navy Aircraft Carrier.
- Experience as a member of a TYCOM staff.
- A current, active DoD security clearance.
Physical Requirements
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
Salary : $83,944 - $95,000
