Computing; HPC Subject Matter Expert; SME

Position Overview

This position is projected to be 30 hours per week, but could be flexible to 20 hours per week. The HPC Subject Matter Expert (SME) supports mission‑critical initiatives and enables the growth of our business. As the HPC SME at GDIT, you will provide data analysis and expert recommendations to advance the utilization of HPC resources. You will support the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) and be part of a team of innovative engineers and computational scientists working to solve HPC challenges for DoW scientists and engineers across the Army, Navy and Air Force.

The role is remote, with occasional travel for meetings, but requires availability during core Eastern Time Zone hours.

• Provide in‑depth technical analysis on the progress of DoW HPCMP high‑priority projects.
• Offer specialized technical subject‑matter expertise as a member of the New User Support Team.
• Analyze the technical merit and mission impact of new projects each year.
• Ensure all published documentation regarding RM is timely, accurate, and updated regularly.
• Support HPCMP by understanding and documenting user requirements and user experiences on DSRC systems.
• Observe, devise, maintain, and recommend performance metrics to improve technology forecasting, modernization, benchmarking, and program needs.
• Provide expert advice on the development and analysis of system metrics such as impact measurement, benchmarking, and computer speed, beyond current metrics (utilization, throughput, expansion factor).
• Assist the Chief Technology Officer in supporting the Technology Forecast effort.
• Act as facilitator between the High Performance Computing Advisory Panel members and the HPCMP RM Associate Director during project renewals and new requests.

• Education:
  
  PhD (nice to have).
• Required Experience:
  
  20+ years of related HPC experience.
• Required Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  experience analyzing solutions components, understanding systems integration challenges, and identifying technology gaps that must be resolved to reach performance targets and functionality requirements.
• Innovative mindset: push to understand needs in depth and think broadly and creatively about solutions.
• Familiarity with commonly used HPC applications and services.
• Security Clearance Level: Secret.
• Required
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  experience working independently on projects, meeting schedules, managing customer expectations, detailed working understanding of HPC and its application to RDT&E community.
• Ability to clearly present ideas to both technical and non‑technical users.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  experience with data analysis and leveraging data to solve customer challenges, building and maintaining trust with team and customer base.

• Growth: AI‑powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
• Support: internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
• Rewards: comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401(k) with company match, competitive pay and paid time off.
• Flexibility: full‑flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
• Community: award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace.

Remote. Must be available during core Eastern Time Zone hours. Occasional travel may be required.