PeopleTec

Subject Matter Expert

PeopleTec$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10-15 years of experience supporting DoD operations and defense modernization programs.
  • Expertise in operational planning and military exercises.
  • Proven ability to coordinate across multiple Government organizations and stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex operational issues.
  • Experienced in preparing executive-level briefings and technical reports.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; strong IT skills required.
  • U.S. Citizenship and active Top Secret clearance with SCI required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide subject matter expertise for operational planning and mission analysis.
  • Support planning and execution of military exercises, simulations, and operational events.
  • Analyze operational concepts and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to integrate operational requirements into plans.
  • Capture lessons learned and recommendations from various operational activities.
  • Develop executive-level briefings and analytical reports for leadership.
  • Engage in planning conferences and after-action reviews to refine operational strategies.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements and telework options available.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Chance to contribute to impactful defense modernization initiatives.
  • Access to resources for health and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Subject Matter Expert to support our Huntsville, AL location.

The selected candidate will provide support a Department of Defense customer in Huntsville, Alabama - providing operational planning, capability integration, and analytical support for defense modernization initiatives, military exercises, wargames, and operational assessments.

Duties Include:
  • Provide subject matter expertise supporting operational planning, capability integration, and mission analysis for Department of Defense initiatives.
  • Support the planning, coordination, execution, and assessment of military exercises, simulations, experiments, and operational events.
  • Analyze operational concepts, emerging capabilities, and mission requirements to identify opportunities for improving operational effectiveness.
  • Coordinate with Government stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to integrate operational requirements into planning efforts.
  • Capture observations, lessons learned, and recommendations resulting from exercises, demonstrations, and operational assessments.
  • Develop executive-level briefings, reports, white papers, spreadsheets, and presentation materials supporting Government leadership.
  • Participate in planning conferences, working groups, technical exchanges, and after-action reviews.
  • Assist with the development and refinement of operational concepts, doctrine, procedures, and capability recommendations.
  • Support requirements development, capability assessments, and strategic planning activities.
  • Coordinate activities across multiple organizations to ensure effective planning, execution, and integration of mission objectives.


Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:
  • 10-15 years of experience supporting Department of Defense operations, military planning, capability development, or defense modernization programs.
  • Experience supporting operational planning, military exercises, simulations, or wargaming activities.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating across multiple Government organizations and stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex operational issues.
  • Experience preparing executive-level briefings, technical reports, and strategic recommendations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • An active DoD TopSecret clearance with SCI is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Top Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree

Desired Skills:
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense headquarters organizations, operational commands, or defense acquisition programs.
  • Familiarity with operational planning, capability development, requirements analysis, and mission integration processes.
  • Experience supporting military exercises, wargames, modeling and simulation, or operational assessments.
  • Knowledge of joint or multi-domain operations, capability integration, and defense modernization initiatives.
  • Experience facilitating Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), planning conferences, and senior leader engagements.
  • Military operational experience, particularly in air and missile defense, fires, space operations, or joint operations, is highly desirable.

Estimated Time To Hire:
  • January 2027


About PeopleTec

PeopleTec, Inc. is a defense contractor that provides engineering and technical services to the United States Department of Defense and other government agencies. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. PeopleTec specializes in systems engineering, cybersecurity, and software development. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the 2019 North Alabama Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics and the 2018 Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award. PeopleTec has a strong commitment to giving back to the community and supports a variety of charitable organizations.
Learn more about PeopleTec
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$100 million

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