MCAT Coordinator/Habitability Subject Matter Expert - 30845

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Date: Oct 27, 2026

Location: San Diego, CA, California, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 30845 

Required Travel: 26 - 50%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $87,628.00 - $95,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

 

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

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 Condition Assist Team (MCAT) as the Coordinator / Habitability 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.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Training sailors on how to properly execute their Schedule of Events (SOE).
  • Assess equipment material conditions.
  • 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 shipboard living conditions. 
  • Collaborating with Ship’s Force to resolve material discrepancies before formal inspections.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
  • Shipboard or maritime operations experience.
  • Experience establishing priorities, monitoring workload requirements and service delivery in support of mission execution.
  • Conducting shipboard habitability inspections assessing berthing sanitation, safety, equipment condition, and living standards.
  • Documenting issues affecting crew quality of life and coordinating corrective actions to ensure compliance is met.
  • Participating in training-team in-briefs and out-briefs, observed crew performance during drills, identified procedural and equipment-readiness deficiencies, and recommended follow-up training and corrective actions.
  • Experience coordinating team travel requirements in accordance with government processes.
  • Evaluating procedures and standardizing process controls to improve data accuracy, timeliness, customer service, and management visibility.
  • Monitoring operational metrics and reporting results to management.
  • Experience preparing MS Excel analyses and generating MS PowerPoint briefings and providing recommended solutions as needed.
  • Providing in-depth problem-solving methodologies and valuable recommendations for continuous improvements based on participating in inspections and audit readiness assessments.
  • Must be able to plan, organize and execute tasking assignments assessments with minimal guidance.
  • Strong computer skills with MS Office applications.
  • Strong communication skills, verbal, written and electronically.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET level security clearance, CAC badge and base and ship access.

Preferred Requirements

  • College degree from an accredited University.
  • Experience with Lean Six Sigma concepts.
  • US Navy active-duty or Navy personnel background.

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.


The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

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.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

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.