Naval Architect Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Company Overview

Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies.

Position Overview

Pantheon Data is seeking an accomplished Naval Architect Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep expertise in shipboard design, structural systems, and vessel arrangements. This individual will provide technical leadership, oversight, and mentorship across projects focused on the design, analysis, and validation of ship structures and arrangements. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in marine engineering standards, structural analysis, and ship design principles to support mission-critical naval programs and ensure the highest standards of safety, performance, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee verification and validation efforts for Naval Architecture design work related to structural and arrangement systems.
• Provide expert-level review and guidance on shipboard structural components, internal and topside arrangements, and stability and safety studies.
• Evaluate and advise on high-impact design review decisions, offering technical insight to decision-makers and program leaders.
• Review and provide feedback on design review comments prepared by junior engineers, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with project goals.
• Mentor and train junior naval architects in ship design principles, calculations, and analytical methods related to structures, arrangements, and stability analyses.
• Support the development and implementation of engineering processes, standards, and tools to enhance overall design quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, program management, and customer teams to ensure technical excellence and timely delivery.

Required Skills and Experience

At least 10 years of hands-on experience in one or more of the following :

Education

Clearance Requirements

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Work Location

Hybrid, Washington, DC- Preferably onsite 2 days per week, though depending on location, remote options can be discussed .

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $140,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Benefits Overview

We are always looking for good people! Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity. In addition to our benefits, we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account. In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position. Additional details may be found at

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Pantheon Data Important Information

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