Subject Matter Expert Force Operations

Nou Systems – Arlington, VA – Salary: $110,000–$165,000 annually. Requisition

Nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is a 100% ESOP company focused on defense technology. We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert I – Force Operations to join our Engineering Services Division in the National Capital Region. The role supports the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) RETS IDIQ contract, providing strategic planning expertise and leading high‑interest projects for Defense research, development, test & evaluation.

• Provide strategic planning development, implementation & management aligned to leadership priorities.
• Conduct research, wargaming and analysis for pre‑decisional advice and policy recommendations.
• Identify, prioritize and lead high‑interest cross‑functional projects.
• Serve as supervisor, team or project leader.
• Support senior leadership advisory & executive communication.
• Provide technical support to the complex, technical RETS IDIQ and relevant Task Orders (TOs).
• Review technical data and documentation and provide analyses and recommendations.

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of experience, or master’s degree with at least 6 years of experience.
• At least 8 years of relevant supervisory or leadership experience.
• At least 2 years of relevant Department of War experience.
• At least 8 years of relevant strategic planning, research and wargaming experience.
• At least 8 years supporting high‑interest project leadership and executive communication.
• TS clearance with eligibility for SCI and SAP (active TS/SCI with prior SAP experience preferred).
• U.S. citizenship required.

• Military or Department of War experience.
• Multi‑disciplinary intelligence & counterintelligence experience.
• Senior Service School experience.
• History of high‑quality deliverables in a complex delivery model supporting multiple stakeholders.
• Leadership experience communicating with DoD and other U.S. Government senior leadership.

• Competitive wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
• Company‑funded Life, Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Personal Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Norton Life Lock
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal Development, Technical Learning Opportunities, & Lunch‑n‑Learns
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

* Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Nou Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at nSI are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, visit  U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.