Lead Deck SME; Navy RATT

Lead Deck Subject Matter Expert (SME)

THOR Solutions is seeking an experienced Lead Deck Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the Navy Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT) for Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) in San Diego, CA. RATT is a Type Commander (TYCOM) asset employed to provide timely direct support to ships, tailored to the ship's needs and requirements. RATT ship visits are intended to significantly enhance a ship's organic proficiency and capabilities for a discrete period of time as added capability to conduct training, and address material issues.

RATT provides proficient subject matter experts to conduct Sailor centric deck‑plate training, material review, program auditing, and naval readiness support to enhance overall proficiency and material readiness through recommendations to the ship and staff to enhance CNSP ship's readiness to conduct sustained operations at sea in support of the nation's strategic objectives.

An ideal candidate has extensive experience at a supervisory level on Navy warships or military auxiliaries as Ships’ Boatswain responsible for overall deck operations, as well as experience with the technical aspects of anchor, windlass, mooring, boat handling, crane, sterngate operations, amphibious operations, and underway replenishment systems.

This position is contingent upon contract award, anticipated for October 2026.

• Coordinate, schedule, and conduct ship training visits for the purpose of improving Sailor proficiency in the operation and maintenance of ship systems through targeted training and aiding ship's leadership in assessing material condition and readiness program efficacy.
• Compile, curate, develop, and provide training resources for ship systems, required programs, technical watch standing, installed equipment, and maintenance management for use in classroom and deck‑plate training.
• Teach and reinforce sound shipboard operating principles and processes through leadership by example and deck‑plate training.
• Conduct comprehensive material condition assessments for installed equipment, portable equipment, safety gear, ship systems, and ship structure.
• Review and assess ship's preventive and corrective maintenance and operating processes for ship systems, installed equipment, and associated evolutions.
• Advise ship's leadership regarding crew proficiency, material condition, maintenance practices, and program efficacy.

Full time onsite in San Diego, CA. A candidate located in Everett, WA or Pearl Harbor, HI is less ideal but may be considered.

• Up to 35% travel, including overseas/OCONUS destinations, in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations.
• Common destinations:
  Everett, WA;
  Pearl Harbor, HI;
  Sasebo, Japan;
  Yokosuka, Japan; and Singapore.

• Mix of desk/computer work and hands‑on technical or instructor work in a waterfront/shipboard environment.
• May involve repetitive motion, talking, traversing shipboard environments, or vision tasks.
• Must be physically able to climb up/down a pilot’s ladder to board a naval vessel underway at sea and remain aboard a U.S. Naval vessel.

$80,000 – 90,000 per year, based on qualifications.

Requires existing active or interim Secret clearance prior to hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible.

• 15 years supervisory experience in analyses, information system operations, and technical projects related to deck operations or RATT.
• 15 years supervisory experience on warships or military auxiliaries as Ships’ Boatswain.
• 15 years experience with technical aspects of anchor, windlass, mooring, boat handling, crane, sterngate operations, amphibious operations, and underway replenishment systems.
• Direct experience with systems currently employed by the U.S. Navy.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and support fast‑paced operational environments.
• Excellent personnel management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

• 25 years of relevant experience is…