Strategic Integration Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Sherpa 6•Ft. Belvoir, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sherpa 6 is seeking a Strategic Integration Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support enterprise-wide modernization integration efforts across the Army acquisition and capability development community. This position will play a key role in identifying, defining, and coordinating resolution of cross-capability integration gaps through structured collaboration with Capability Program Executives (CPEs), Program Managers (PMs), Future Capability Directorates (FCDs), Transformation & Integration Directorates (TIDs), and DEVCOM Centers. Working under the direction of Assistant CPE Ground Soldier Systems - Futures and supporting Army-wide initiatives such as Project Polaris, the Integration SME will ensure alignment of programs, projects, and products with defined Polaris Capability Areas, ultimately enabling more effective capability delivery through prioritized Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submissions and execution within designated integration facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Military Science, Public Policy, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in Army acquisition, capability development, or integration support roles.
Demonstrated understanding of CPE/PEO/PM organizational structures, DEVCOM and FCD roles, and capability-based modernization strategies.
Proven experience developing or supporting cross-functional strategies and presenting complex issues to senior leadership.
Experience with Army modernization governance, POM planning processes, or integration facility operations.
Active Secret clearance required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in National Security, Defense Studies, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
4+ years of experience supporting Army or Joint Force Capability Development, ASA(ALT), or DEVCOM organizations.
10+ years of military experience
Familiarity with Project Polaris, Department of War Acquisition Transformation Strategy, ASA (ALT) PAE Implementation Guidance, CJCSM 5123.01 Joint Forces Requirements Process, and HQDA Continuous Transformation
Experience with DOTMLPF-P integration and POM resourcing strategies.
DAWIA certification in Program Management or Systems Planning (Level II or higher).

Responsibilities

Serve as a key advisor and facilitator for enterprise integration efforts, aligning programs and technologies with Polaris Capability Areas: Information, Firepower, Mobility, and Survivability.
Collaborate with PMs, CPEs, FCDs, TIDs, and DEVCOM Centers to identify and define cross-capability integration gaps impacting future force.
Develop and maintain integration roadmaps and crosswalks that inform and shape enterprise-level modernization strategies.
Support prioritization and resource alignment of integration gaps through Army POM processes, ensuring timely execution in Army integration facilities.
Lead coordination forums, working groups, and technical exchanges across modernization stakeholders to advance integration objectives.
Produce and deliver senior-level briefings, decision support products, and integration reports to General Officers and SES-level leadership.
Synthesize operational, technical, and programmatic data into actionable recommendations that drive enterprise modernization efforts.
Facilitate process improvements and governance models for the dismounted and mounted community of interest and broader capability alignment efforts.