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Lead Combat Systems SME

Sayres Defense
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/18/2026

Sayres is seeking an experienced Lead Combat Systems SME in San Diego, CA with a SECRET clearance, verifiable in DISS.

Position Summary

The Lead Combat Systems SME provides expert assessments of Navy combat systems readiness, maintenance programs, and operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct combat systems readiness assessments.
  • Evaluate maintenance execution and material condition.
  • Review AEGIS, SSDS, and related combat system operations.
  • Advise ship leadership on readiness risks and corrective actions.
  • Develop technical reports and recommendations.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 15 years supervisory experience.
  • Extensive experience as STO, CSMM, CSOOW, or equivalent.
  • Experience supporting AEGIS and/or SSDS combat systems.
  • Maintenance/training staff experience (TYCOM, ISIC, ATG, or equivalent).
  • Thorough knowledge of Navy combat systems maintenance processes.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 25 years highly desirable.

Occasional travel may be required. Support is primarily based in San Diego, CA, with occasional travel to Navy fleet concentration areas including Everett, WA; Pearl Harbor, HI; Sasebo, Japan; Yokosuka, Japan; and Singapore, as well as other customer locations as required.

 

Salary Range: $90,000–$140,000, commensurate with experience. Compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and market considerations.

About Sayres Defense

Sayres Defense supports critical U.S. Navy shipbuilding and maritime programs, delivering acquisition, engineering, logistics, and waterfront expertise that strengthens fleet readiness and lifecycle sustainment.

The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

At Sayres, our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while simultaneously exceeding customers' expectations.

We offer a broad spectrum of technical, engineering and administrative services including acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence and policy analysis.

Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad.

 

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Salary : $90,000 - $140,000

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