Army Field Grade Officer SME

JLAN Solutions • Washington, DC

9d • Remote

About The Position

The Army Field Grade Officer Subject Matter Expert (SME) will support a behavioral science research initiative examining how Soldiers' Army and non-Army identities influence their decisions to remain in service or transition to related private-sector careers. The project employs a mixed-methods approach-integrating survey research and qualitative interviews-to develop a comprehensive understanding of Soldiers' identities, career perspectives, and their impact on satisfaction and retention within the Army. The SME will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of behavioral scientists and military experts to ensure research instruments, analyses, and recommendations are accurate, relevant, and applicable to the Army's professional development and retention strategies.

Requirements

• Former U.S. Army Active Component (AC) officer (O5–O6) with honorable discharge or retirement in 2017 or later .
• Experience in one or more of the five critical Army career fields: Cyber, Aviation, Health Services, Logistics, or JAG .
• Demonstrated understanding of Army officer career paths, professional development processes, and talent management systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and advisory skills, with the ability to connect research findings to actionable personnel policies.

Nice To Haves

• Prior assignments or familiarity with: Human Resources Command (HRC) Army Recruiting Command or Recruiting/Accessions Command Officer assignment, development, or retention policy work
• Experience supporting Army or DoD research, analysis, or policy development initiatives.
• Advanced degree in behavioral science, organizational leadership, human resources, or a related discipline (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Research Support and Instrument Review: Review, refine, and provide recommendations for survey and interview items to ensure clarity, comprehension, and relevance across the five critical career fields: Cyber, Aviation, Health Services, Logistics, and Judge Advocate General (JAG) .
• Subject Matter Expertise: Provide insight on Army culture, officer career progression, and talent management systems, particularly as they relate to mid-career (field grade) officer development and retention.
• Data Interpretation and Analysis: Collaborate with behavioral science researchers to interpret quantitative and qualitative findings, identifying factors that positively or negatively influence Army identity, job satisfaction, and retention outcomes.
• Strategic Advising: Advise on professional development pathways, career progression models, and retention initiatives. Support the team in developing actionable, evidence-based recommendations for Army leadership and personnel policy.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with a diverse research team to integrate military operational knowledge with behavioral science methodologies. Communicate findings and implications clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed