MESF Force Development SME

MESF Force Development Subject Matter Expert (SME) Position Overview

D2 Government Solutions is seeking a MESF Force Development Subject Matter Expert (SME) aligned with Objective Area 4 to support the Force Generation Professional Support Services requirement for Maritime Expeditionary Security Group ONE (MESG ONE).

This is a contingent position focused on analyzing, developing, and enhancing training and readiness programs to support MESF operational effectiveness and future force capabilities.

• Primary
  
  Work Location:
  
  MESG ONE, NOLF-IB, Imperial Beach, CA
• Travel: CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required

• Analyze MESF war fighting programs to assess future training and readiness requirements
  , supporting the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP) and Fleet Response Training Plan
• New ground and maritime systems
• Integration into training pipelines and operational use
• Conduct research and provide recommendations to align MESF doctrine, policy, and guidance with:
  • NECC / NECCPAC
  • NAVSEA
  • Other Navy and joint‑force stakeholders
• Support integration of MESF units into the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) process, including coordination with NECC exercise planners
• Assist with resource allocation, scheduling, and sequencing for joint and allied training exercises
• Analyze technical documentation and publications from:
  • MESF
  • NECC / NECCPAC
  • NFC / NECTF
  • NAVSEA
  • Joint service sources
• Develop reports and provide recommendations to improve current and future war fighting readiness and training effectiveness

• Active SECRET clearance (required at time of application)
• Minimum 3 years of recent NECC or expeditionary experience developing training and readiness initiatives (within the past 5 years);
  MESF experience highly desired
• Minimum 15 years of operational, training, and readiness experience
  , including warfare qualification (expeditionary community preferred)
• Strong analytical, research, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience delivering briefings and written communications to senior leadership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with AI tools in government or civilian environments highly desired

• Must possess and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC)
• Must comply with all Navy security policies and complete required training (e.g., Navy e‑Learning)

This position is contingent upon contract award and subject to government approval of key personnel. Final details regarding work location, schedule, and employment terms will be confirmed upon award.

Applicants must submit a resume suitable for government review and be prepared to meet all certification and clearance requirements prior to employment.

D2GS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.