Reliability Centered Maintenance Practitioner

Overview

Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Practitioner (PSD):

Bowhead is seeking a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Practitioner to support Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), Product Support Directorate (PSD) in Quantico, VA. This position supports efforts to improve the reliability, availability, and sustainment of Marine Corps ground equipment through the evaluation and improvement of maintenance strategies.

The ideal candidate must have a strong background with the Marine Corps Ground Equipment Maintenance Program, maintenance procedures, and equipment readiness. A foundational understanding of RCM is required.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include: 

• Facilitate collaborative discussions with technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to evaluate equipment reliability and sustainability, identify potential failures, and recommend maintenance improvements.
• Review maintenance records, equipment performance data, and existing maintenance procedures to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and refinement of maintenance strategies in accordance with Marine Corps and Department of Defense (DoD) policies.
• Collaborate with MCSC personnel and stakeholders to identify equipment and systems that may benefit from RCM analysis.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and recommendations to communicate analysis findings and proposed maintenance improvements.
• Develop proficiency in RCM methodologies and Condition-Based Maintenance Plus (CBM+) concepts to support maintenance optimization initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Eight or more (8+) years of experience in Marine Corps ground equipment maintenance, maintenance management, or a closely related field.
• Strong working knowledge of Marine Corps maintenance policies, procedures, and equipment readiness requirements.
• Experience reviewing maintenance data, identifying equipment maintenance issues, or recommending corrective actions.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to learn and apply RCM methodologies.
• Experience facilitating working groups, delivering technical briefings, or developing maintenance-related recommendations.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Marine Corps Systems Command or other DoD acquisition organizations.
• Familiarity with RCM, CBM+, maintenance analysis, or reliability improvement initiatives.

Targeted salary range is $115,000 to $130,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Public Trust (T-1/NACI) level.  US Citizenship is a requirement for a Public Trust (T-1/NACI) clearance at this location.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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Compensation: 115000 to 130000 (USD)