Senior Operations SME
About The Position
The Senior Operations SME provides senior-level management of planning, preparation, research, coordination, and execution of military operations-related tasks, delivering analysis and subject-matter expertise. The role involves interviewing operational and technical military, civilian, and contractor personnel to extract information; identifying capabilities and limitations; assessing operational impacts; and developing focused, achievable recommendations. The SME is expected to have an expert understanding of Department of War organizations, operations, capabilities, tactics, techniques, and procedures, as well as experience coordinating, planning, and executing military missions across joint warfighting functions. The position supports tactical combat warfighting operations in a deployed environment and produces detailed analytical reports, procedural workflow visualization products, and briefings. Responsibilities also include conducting testing activities, reporting task progress to the Senior Program Management Analyst and government lead as directed, delivering internal training aligned with the SME’s expertise, and supporting sustainment efforts to maintain quality, efficiency, and productivity. Significant travel is required in support of the CIAV U.S. National Lead’s objectives. The role is onsite in Suffolk, Virginia, with 40 scheduled weekly hours and 10–25% travel.
Requirements
- A minimum of 15 years supporting military operations; 15+ years of related experience.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Must currently possess Top Secret clearance and be eligible for SCI; the posting also lists CUI, NATO Secret, ACCM, and SAP.
- Expert understanding of Department of War organizations, operations, capabilities, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Experience coordinating, planning, and executing military missions.
- Experience across joint warfighting functions: Command and Control, Information, Intelligence, Fires, Movement and Maneuver, Protection, and Sustainment.
- Experience supporting tactical combat warfighting operations in a deployed environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in written reports and verbal presentations.
- Skills in analytical methods, data analytics, military operations, planning, and report writing.
- Ability to interview operational and technical military, civilian, and contractor personnel to extract information.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience preparing and executing detailed C2 system data collection, analysis, interim and final reports, and presentation of analysis data.
- Experience on a joint, service, or NATO staff.
Responsibilities
- Manage planning, preparation, research, coordination, and execution of military operations-related tasks.
- Interview operational and technical military, civilian, and contractor personnel to efficiently and accurately extract information.
- Identify capabilities and limitations, assess operational impacts, and provide focused, achievable recommendations.
- Coordinate, plan, and execute military missions across joint warfighting functions and military operations.
- Support tactical combat warfighting operations in a deployed environment.
- Develop and deliver detailed analytical reports, procedural workflow visualization products, and briefings.
- Conduct testing activities as required.
- Report task progress to the Senior Program Management Analyst and government lead, as directed.
- Conduct internal training aligned to subject-matter expertise.
- Support sustainment efforts to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and productivity in assigned tasks.
- Travel in support of the CIAV U.S. National Lead’s objectives.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Competitive pay.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental and vision plan options.
- Full flex work weeks where possible.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
- Career growth and learning opportunities through an AI-powered career tool.
- Internal mobility support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
