POSITION DESCRIPTION: Joint Logistics Capabilities SME Location: Pentagon, Arlington, VA Status: Contingent Hire - Full-Time - On-Site Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance Required MUST HAVE: Demonstrated experience supporting Department of Defense logistics capability development, Joint capability integration, Marine Corps logistics modernization, capability assessments, and executive-level analytical support. Position Summary The Joint Logistics Capabilities SME provides mid-level logistics and capability-development support to Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC), Installations and Logistics (I&L), Logistics Current and Future Operations Branch (LPOV). Working on-site at the Pentagon, this position supports Joint Logistics Capabilities Development activities through research, analysis, capability assessments, planning support, and documentation that inform Marine Corps logistics modernization and Force Design initiatives. The Joint Logistics Capabilities SME supports the development of USMC Program Objective Memorandum (POM) planning products, logistics functional capability assessments, capability gap analyses, investment recommendations, Joint capability reviews, and logistics integration efforts across Headquarters Marine Corps, OPNAV N4, Joint Staff, Capability Portfolio Managers (CPMs), Combat Development and Integration (CD&I), and other Department of Defense stakeholders. Working under the direction of Government leadership and senior Logistics SMEs, the position conducts qualitative and quantitative analysis, develops executive-level information papers and briefing materials, evaluates Joint capability documents, and supports Marine Corps logistics capability development across Service and Joint organizations. Required Qualifications 3 U.S. Citizen with an Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance and ability to obtain a CAC card. 3 Bachelors degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Military Science, Operations Research, Business, Engineering, Public Administration, National Security Studies, or a related discipline. 3 Five (5) or more years of experience supporting Department of Defense logistics planning, capability development, logistics modernization, Joint logistics integration, or headquarters staff operations. 3 Experience supporting Marine Corps, Navy, Joint Staff, Combatant Command, or other Service headquarters organizations. 3 Working knowledge of Marine Corps Force Design, logistics modernization, and capability development processes. 3 Experience supporting Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Execution, and Assessment (PPBEA) activities. 3 Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research and analysis. 3 Experience preparing executive briefings, information papers, reports, and technical documentation. 3 Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and headquarters collaboration tools. 3 Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications 3 Masters degree in Logistics, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Military Operations, Public Administration, Business, or related discipline. 3 Experience supporting Marine Corps Capabilities-Based Assessment (CBA) activities. 3 Experience supporting Joint Capability Boards (JCBs), Functional Capability Boards (FCBs), or Joint logistics integration activities. 3 Familiarity with Capability Portfolio Management processes. 3 Experience supporting logistics portfolio management, capability gap analysis, or investment prioritization. 3 Knowledge of Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS). 3 Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement experience. 3 Experience supporting executive-level headquarters organizations. Primary Duties 3 Support development of USMC Program Objective Memorandum (POM) planning products, logistics investment analyses, and executive briefing materials for Headquarters Marine Corps leadership. 3 Conduct research and analysis of Marine Corps logistics functional capabilities, capability gaps, operational risks, and modernization priorities in support of Capability Portfolio Managers. 3 Assist in preparing annual logistics capability assessments and investment recommendations supporting Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Execution, and Assessment (PPBEA) activities. 3 Review Joint Capabilities Development Documents (JCDDs), Joint capability products, and related documentation to identify impacts on Marine Corps logistics equities and provide analytical recommendations. 3 Evaluate Joint Universal Needs Statements (JUNS), Marine Corps Urgent Needs Statements (UNS), and Deliberate Urgent Needs Statements (DUNS) for logistics implications and operational impacts. 3 Support Joint Staff Functional Capability Boards (FCBs), Joint Capability Boards (JCBs), and related logistics capability development activities through research, analysis, briefing preparation, and documentation. 3 Develop information papers, executive summaries, briefing materials, white papers, and decision support products for Government leadership. 3 Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis supporting logistics capability development, interoperability, modernization initiatives, and Joint logistics integration. 3 Assist senior Logistics SMEs with Marine Corps Capabilities-Based Assessment (CBA) activities, logistics portfolio management, and Joint capability implementation efforts. 3 Support development of standard templates, plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms), meeting materials, and after-action reports. 3 Collect, consolidate, analyze, and present logistics capability information from multiple Government stakeholders. 3 Coordinate documentation, staffing packages, and action items using Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, ETMS2, and other Headquarters collaboration systems. 3 Support executive meetings, working groups, Functional Capability Boards, and Joint logistics coordination activities. 3 Monitor emerging Department of Defense, Joint, Navy, and Marine Corps logistics initiatives to identify impacts on future capability development. 3 Collaborate with senior Logistics SMEs, Strategic Process SMEs, Government leadership, and contractor personnel to ensure consistency and technical quality of logistics capability analyses and supporting documentation. 3 Perform additional logistics capability development, research, analysis, documentation, and executive support duties as required to accomplish contract objectives.