Mission / Technical Subject Matter ExpertLocation: Washington, DCClearance: No active clearance required; TS/SCI preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.Salary: $101,500 - $137,750 AnnuallyWe are actively seeking a senior Mission / Technical Subject Matter Expert to provide targeted expertise in an assigned federal customer mission or technical domain. The SME helps translate operational needs into acquisition requirements, advises Government stakeholders on acquisition planning and technical risks, evaluates selected delivery issues, and develops practical recommendations in coordination with acquisition and portfolio teams. The specific mission area, technical specialty, credentials, access, and availability requirements will depend on the assigned work.
U.S. citizenship is required. An active clearance is not required at the time of application; however, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. TS/SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI clearance is preferred.
Note: This position is
contingent upon contract award. We are currently seeking qualified candidates to include in our proposal for an upcoming government contract. Applicants selected may be contacted for further steps if the contract is awarded.
Responsibilities:- Provide senior-level expertise in an assigned customer mission or technical domain.
- Translate operational needs and mission objectives into clear acquisition requirements.
- Advise Government stakeholders on acquisition planning, technical considerations, and mission-specific risks.
- Assess selected delivery issues and recommend practical, mission-aligned courses of action.
- Coordinate with acquisition specialists, portfolio teams, program leadership, and customer stakeholders.
- Prepare concise analyses, recommendations, briefings, and other technical or mission-focused materials.
- Apply relevant credentials, customer experience, and domain knowledge to defined assignments.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with Government stakeholders and project team members.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:- U. S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the assigned mission or technical domain, or a permitted equivalent.
- Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in a relevant federal mission or technical domain.
- Demonstrated advanced expertise in the assigned customer mission or technical specialty.
- Experience translating operational needs into acquisition requirements and practical recommendations.
- Knowledge of federal acquisition planning and the ability to identify mission-specific technical risks and delivery considerations.
- Experience advising Government stakeholders, acquisition teams, or portfolio teams on complex mission or technical matters.
- Ability to support defined assignments based on mission need and availability.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Must pass all pre-employment qualifications required by the employer.
- Strong analytical, writing, briefing, and stakeholder communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:- Relevant professional credentials, customer experience, or specialized access appropriate to the assignment.
- TS/SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI clearance.
Benefits: BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to: employer-sponsored healthcare, lifestyle & wellness reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), tuition reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off for vacation / sick leave, in addition to 12 holidays per calendar year.
