Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
SUPERVISION & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
FEDERAL SERVICE HISTORY
Timeline
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Christopher James Hagan

San Diego,CA

Summary

Senior ship maintenance and operations professional with 26 years and 7 months of federal service, including direct experience as a Ship Superintendent at SWRMC. Extensive background planning, executing, and overseeing surface ship maintenance availabilities, coordinating NAVSEA technical requirements, managing schedules and budgets, and supervising mixed workforces of military, civilian, and contractor personnel. Proven ability to manage high-risk, technically complex surface combatant maintenance supporting fleet deployment schedules.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fleet Readiness Program Manager – Search & Rescue (SAR)

Naval Surface Group Southwest
San Diego, CA
02.2025 - 08.2026
  • Managed Search and Rescue readiness programs for 34 surface ships, ensuring personnel qualifications, equipment readiness, and certification compliance.
  • Conducted inspections, assessments, and certifications supporting SURFPAC readiness standards.
  • Coordinated training pipelines and corrective action plans across multiple surface commands.
  • 40–60 hours per week

Operations Supervisor / Technical Subject Matter Expert

USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG-54)
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Served as technical subject matter expert for deck seamanship, anchoring, towing, underway replenishment, and small boat operations.
  • Supervised and trained a 10-person work unit, achieving a 96% overall certification score.
  • Developed training plans, conducted evaluations, and maintained compliance documentation.
  • 40–60 hours per week

Ship Superintendent / Senior Maintenance Manager

Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC)
San Diego, CA
09.2020 - 09.2024

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  • Served as Ship Superintendent overseeing maintenance planning and execution for 74 surface ships, including guided missile destroyers and other complex platforms.
  • Ensured maintenance actions complied with NAVSEA technical manuals, safety requirements, and quality assurance standards.
  • Monitored schedules, cost performance, and production status to meet operational commitments and deployment timelines.
  • Led critical maintenance efforts on high-visibility ships requiring precise coordination and risk management.
  • Provided leadership with status updates, risk assessments, and recommended corrective actions.
  • 40–60 hours per week

Operations & Logistics Manager (Expeditionary / Riverine Operations)

Coastal Riverine Squadron THREE
San Diego, CA
08.2016 - 09.2020
  • Managed mobility and logistics for 50+ tons of equipment, weapons, and personnel supporting expeditionary maritime operations.
  • Planned and executed high-value escort missions and over-the-horizon intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations.
  • Developed convoy plans, risk assessments, and safety controls in dynamic operational environments.
  • 40–60 hours per week

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Allied American University
San Diego, CA
08.2016

Skills

  • NAVSEA Maintenance & Modernization Processes
  • Surface Ship Availability Planning & Execution
  • Waterfront Maintenance Operations
  • Schedule, Cost, and Risk Management
  • Deck Seamanship & Maritime Operations
  • Anchoring, Towing, Underway Replenishment
  • Small Boat Operations & Convoy Planning
  • LCAC Loadmaster Well Deck POIC
  • STREAM / Cargo Drop Reel (CDR) Specialist
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, M365 / Flank-speed

Certification

  • OSHA 10-Hour (General Industry)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

SUPERVISION & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

  • Direct supervision of up to 100 personnel
  • Experience leading federal civilians, contractors, and military members
  • Workforce planning, counseling, mentoring, and performance evaluation
  • Emergency response leadership roles:
  • Area Commander
  • On-Scene Commander
  • Command Duty Officer
  • Staff Duty Officer

FEDERAL SERVICE HISTORY

  • United States Navy – Active Federal Service
  • November 15, 1999 – August 31, 2026
  • 26 Years, 7 Months – Honorable Service
  • Final Grade: E-7 (Chief Petty Officer)

Timeline

Fleet Readiness Program Manager – Search & Rescue (SAR)

Naval Surface Group Southwest
02.2025 - 08.2026

Operations Supervisor / Technical Subject Matter Expert

USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG-54)
09.2024 - 02.2025

Ship Superintendent / Senior Maintenance Manager

Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC)
09.2020 - 09.2024

Operations & Logistics Manager (Expeditionary / Riverine Operations)

Coastal Riverine Squadron THREE
08.2016 - 09.2020

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Allied American University
Christopher James Hagan