Subject Matter Expert – Mapping, Charting, & Geodesy
The Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides technical and programmatic expertise across multiple MC&G mission domains. These include:
· Earth sciences and geospatial modeling (e.g., geodetic frameworks, gravity and magnetic field models, and elevation data)
· Safety of navigation in maritime and aeronautical environments
· Land-based navigation support (including geographic names, topographic mapping, and socio-cultural geography)
· Integration and dissemination of geospatial content
Key Responsibilities:
· Facilitate cross-branch coordination within the MC&G portfolio to support leadership priorities
· Provide program and technical management support for interagency contracts
· Analyze internal policies and leadership decisions impacting MC&G operations
· Evaluate and report on special topics and initiatives relevant to leadership priorities
· Coordinate outreach and engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including other directorates, interagency partners, and mission owners
· Support program management functions, including oversight of cost, schedule, performance, risk, and compliance
· Review contract deliverables, assist with subcontracting activities, and support negotiation efforts through technical evaluations
· Assist in preparing contractual documentation such as SOWs, funding documents, and engineering change proposals
· Contribute to acquisition lifecycle activities and planning processes including POM, budget execution, and roadmap development
· Conduct assessments on programmatic and operational challenges; lead the resolution of cross-cutting issues
· Monitor and assess contractual and financial performance, including invoice validation and fund tracking
· Maintain compliance with policies, procedures, and standards through regular reviews and analysis
· Identify risks and opportunities and track ongoing program metrics and reporting requirements
· Prepare and deliver briefings, reports, and other communications as needed
· Support mission enhancement initiatives by analyzing alternatives and supporting engineering assessments
Day-to-Day Activities May Include:
· Planning and implementing process improvements and optimization strategies
· Addressing multi-contract issues and cross-organizational challenges
· Providing expert input to interagency working groups in relevant foundational geospatial areas
· Supporting timely response to taskings that impact the MC&G domain
· Assisting with funding allocation strategies and tracking execution
· Documenting and reporting weekly activities and technical challenges
· Researching and summarizing background information on mission-relevant topics
Required Qualifications:
· Minimum of 5 years of experience in MC&G mission areas, or 10 years within the geospatial or defense intelligence communities
· Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Geography, Geodetic Sciences, GIS, or related STEM field
· At least 2 years of experience applying systems engineering principles and implementation planning across complex systems
· At least 2 years of experience in programmatic or technical roles within large IT organizations (≥$100M budget and/or ≥100 staff)
Preferred Qualifications:
· Master’s degree in a relevant STEM or geospatial discipline
· Experience in managing geospatial product lifecycle and dissemination within large programs
· Familiarity with acquisition processes within defense or intelligence communities
Security Clearance Requirement:
· Active TS/SCI clearance required