Subject Matter Expert III

Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training. Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success but also support our overall mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve the Native Hawaiian heritage.

Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training. Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success but also support our overall mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve the Native Hawaiian heritage.

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) III will play a critical role in providing expertise in the development and execution of business and financial solutions, shaping the organization's strategic vision, and serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Involves guiding the organization in adhering to government and industry best practices and standards, with a focus on business processes, service management, portfolio management, capital planning, and investment control.

• Provide expert guidance in the development and execution of business and financial solutions that align with government and industry standards.
• Serve as the organization's expert on topics related to business processes, service management, portfolio management, capital planning, and investment control.
• Advise senior leadership on governance frameworks and decision-making models.
• Offer insights and expertise on the business and financial aspects of the organization, helping shape its strategic vision, operational objectives, and tactical goals.
• Assume technical/management leadership roles on major projects or assignments, setting goals and plans to meet project objectives.
• Demonstrate deep domain knowledge and technical expertise, directing and controlling project activities, including financial management, staffing, and methods.
• Interface with clients, negotiate project terms, and engage with senior management to ensure project success.
• Provide expert technical guidance to senior leadership, supporting the realization of the organization's strategic vision and operational goals.
• Perform the most complex independent tasks and decision-making, potentially supervising others in the process.
• Possess expert knowledge of technical domain data requirements, system architecture, sensor/data sources, and industry standards.
• Lead technical/management functions for the organization, potentially across multiple physical and virtual sites.
• Manage and direct other SME/security staff, if necessary.
• Develop and implement quality control methodologies to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards, guidelines, and procedures.

• Collaborate with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Division leads to develop project scope, deliverables, resources, work plans, budgets, and timelines for initiatives.
• Work with Division and Branch leads to identify risks and opportunities across departments.
• Analyze, evaluate, and mitigate risks, providing program reports to managers and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage strategies, taking accountability for departmental goals and objectives.
• Assist in departmental development by identifying risks and opportunities and coordinating with knowledge experts.

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