About the Role:

The Sr. Subject Matter Expert & War Room Lead plays a critical role in driving operational excellence and rapid issue resolution within the organization. This position is responsible for leading cross-functional teams during high-pressure situations, ensuring timely and effective responses to complex challenges. The role demands deep expertise in the relevant domain to provide authoritative guidance and strategic decision-making support. The War Room Lead coordinates communication among stakeholders, manages escalation processes, and facilitates root cause analysis to prevent recurrence of issues. Ultimately, this role ensures business continuity and enhances organizational resilience by proactively managing critical incidents and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise to government clients in the areas of surface warfare, combat systems, missile defense, acquisition, and other relevant areas
• Provide war room leadership and support, and
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

The required skills enable the War Room Lead to analyze complex situations quickly and provide expert guidance to resolve incidents efficiently. Strong communication skills are essential for coordinating diverse teams and ensuring all stakeholders are aligned during critical events. Analytical and problem-solving abilities are used daily to identify root causes and develop effective mitigation strategies. Leadership skills empower the individual to manage high-stress environments and drive teams toward successful outcomes. Preferred skills such as familiarity with incident management tools and risk management enhance the ability to implement robust processes and improve overall organizational resilience.