Senior Subject Matter Expert; SME; Analytics

Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Analytics

Req Number OTH-26-00015

Requisition Category Proposal

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location Norfolk, VA

Description

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position is TBD
. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. At Sawdey Solution Services, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We will consider several factors when extending an offer to an applicant. These factors include (but are not limited to) the position, associated responsibilities, work experience, education, related training, and related skills.

Position Location:
Naval Station Norfolk, VA – On-Site

Telework/Work-from-Home Authorized: No

About the Role:

The Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Analytics provides senior-level analytical and advisory support to Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (COMNAVSURFLANT) in support of Force Generation readiness. This position applies extensive Surface Warfare, major staff, readiness, resource, and strategic planning experience to evaluate complex readiness issues across the Personnel, Equipment, Supply, Training, Ordnance, Networks, and Infrastructure (PESTONI) pillars.

The SME will analyze Navy Surface Force requirements, readiness trends, operational and financial risks, strategic guidance, and authoritative Navy data to develop actionable recommendations and alternative courses of action for senior and Flag-level decision-makers. This is a senior analytical and advisory position and does not include dedicated program management or contractor coordination responsibilities.

Additional Responsibilities Include, but are not Limited To:

• Provide senior-level analytical and advisory support addressing Surface Force Generation readiness, operational availability, and resource prioritization.
• Analyze readiness metrics across the PESTONI pillars to identify systemic gaps, barriers, risks, and opportunities for readiness improvement.
• Evaluate Navy Surface Ship Class requirements, including CRUDES and AMPHIB manning, training, maintenance, equipping, and lifecycle sustainment requirements.
• Review and assess CNO and OPNAV strategic guidance, maritime strategy, Fleet guidance, and Joint doctrine and recommend improvements to programs, policies, and processes.
• Conduct strategic analysis supporting development of Analyses of Alternatives, Business Case Analyses, readiness assessments, and operational and financial risk analyses.
• Assess Surface Warfare requirements, budgets, and execution within the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution process.
• Support development and validation of Flag-level requirements, budget documentation, resource recommendations, and operational risk assessments.
• Analyze authoritative Navy data and identify primary and secondary data sources, data gaps, and opportunities to improve analytic capabilities.
• Develop alternative courses of action that address operational, readiness, financial, policy, staffing, training, and resource issues.
• Produce executive-level analytical summaries, quantitative reports, data visualizations, point papers, and decision-support products.
• Interpret predictive analytics, machine-learning, and AI-enabled analytical outputs and translate complex findings into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Participate in working-level and Flag-level analytical forums, providing data-driven analysis and subject matter expertise in support of senior decision-making.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

• Experience in the United States Navy as a post-Major Command Commander afloat or equivalent.
• Significant experience serving on a U.S. Navy or Department of Defense major staff at Echelon 2 or…