Program SME

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

• 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

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• Active TS/SCI clearance required