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title: ORCA Team Lead SME at Prevailance in San Diego, CA
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| **Company** | Prevailance |
| **Location** | San Diego, CA |
| **Salary** | $100K/yr - $140K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 26, 2026 |
## Description

**Status:** *This position is currently open, we are accepting applications.*  

**Overview**

The **Organic Repair Capability Assessment (ORCA) Team Lead - Subject Matter Expert (SME)** supports **Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet (CNSP)** as part of the **Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT)** program. ORCA evaluates a ship's organic repair capability and self-sufficiency to help ensure ships can successfully conduct repairs while underway or deployed.

As the ORCA Team Lead, the SME leads shipboard assessments of maintenance and repair capabilities, applying extensive knowledge of Navy surface ship maintenance processes to identify equipment, tooling, personnel, and training shortfalls. The Team Lead supports root cause analysis, configuration reviews, and assessment findings designed to strengthen shipboard repair capability and overall fleet readiness.

**Location**

San Diego, CA, with travel in support of ORCA assessments throughout CONUS and OCONUS locations

**Required Qualifications**

- Minimum **15 years of supervisory experience** in analyses, information system operations, and implementation of related technical projects
- Navy **maintenance and/or training staff experience**, such as at an Immediate Superior in Command (**ISIC**), Type Commander (**TYCOM**), or Afloat Training Group (**ATG**)
- In-depth knowledge of **U.S. Navy ship depot-level maintenance processes** 
- In-depth knowledge of the **theory and operation of surface ship maintenance processes** 
- **Either:** 
  * An undergraduate or associate degree; **or** 
  * 7 years of demonstrated experience in a management role

**Desired**

- **25 or more years of experience** in the supervisory analysis, information systems operations, and related technical project areas described above

**Security Clearance**

- Must possess and maintain a **SECRET** clearance

**If you meet these qualifications and are ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply today!**  

At Prevailance, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees and their families.

- Medical + Dental + Vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contributions
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Health Benefits
  * Accident Insurance
  * Critical Illness Insurance
  * Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- TRICARE Supplement Insurance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Computing Device Reimbursement Program

*Prevailance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. Prevailance, Inc. participates in E-Verify and is VEVRAA Compliant.*  
## Skills

- Subject Matter Expertise
- Deployment Strategy
- Root Cause Analysis
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Supervisory Skills
- Information Systems
- TRICARE
- Maintenance
## Benefits

- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- Personal Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Voluntary Supplemental Insurance

## How to Apply

[Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/orca-team-lead-sme-at-prevailance-inc-01a0de76-19f1-75dc-b387-4b425f71ac0d?utm_source=ai_markdown)

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