Sr. Federal Management SME/ Technical Advisor (Secret Clearance)
About The Position
Aalis Management Consulting is seeking experienced Senior Federal Management Subject Matter Experts/Technical Advisors to provide specialized advisory, analytical, and technical support to a federal government agency. The role applies expertise to complex operational challenges, organizational efficiency, compliance, and mission-critical initiatives. Successful candidates need strong analytical and technical writing abilities and experience developing practical recommendations for senior leadership. The position is based in Washington, D.C., and may require travel to Tucson, Arizona; Houston, Texas; Portsmouth, New Hampshire (two locations); Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Arlington, Virginia. It requires a government Secret security clearance, and applicants must be U.S. citizens. The work schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. There are five openings.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience providing specialized technical, analytical, operational, or management advisory support.
- Master's degree in a related field, or 12 years of qualifying experience under contract education-substitution requirements.
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in at least one functional area relevant to federal government operations.
- Experience analyzing complex problems, identifying operational gaps, and recommending effective solutions.
- Strong technical writing skills, including experience developing or reviewing detailed reports, policies, procedures, or technical documentation.
- Knowledge of organizational compliance, operational efficiency, and process improvement practices.
- Experience communicating recommendations and findings to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Excellent research, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to obtain or hold a government Secret security clearance; applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience providing consulting or subject matter expertise to federal government agencies.
- Background in federal program operations, organizational performance, compliance, or business process improvement.
- Experience conducting operational assessments, gap analyses, or process improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to develop recommendations that result in measurable operational improvements.
- Experience preparing executive briefings, technical assessments, and decision-support documentation.
Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance within assigned federal program or operational areas.
- Evaluate organizational processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements to strengthen mission performance.
- Analyze complex operational, technical, and compliance-related challenges and develop actionable solutions.
- Prepare, review, and validate technical documentation, analytical reports, policies, procedures, and executive-level recommendations.
- Assess organizational practices and support compliance with applicable federal requirements, policies, and established procedures.
- Collaborate with Government leadership, program managers, and stakeholders to evaluate requirements and resolve operational issues.
- Conduct research, process assessments, and gap analyses to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Support development and implementation of process improvements, corrective actions, and operational efficiencies.
- Present findings, recommendations, and technical information to senior stakeholders.
- Provide guidance and recommendations that support informed decision-making and successful program execution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
