Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution SME

Washington, DC, United States (On-site)

Battlespace Awareness (BA) Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Washington, DC, United States (On-site)

Job Title:Battlespace Awareness (BA) Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Job Code:ADM
992

Location:Washington, DC

Reports to:Program Manager

FLSA Status:Exempt

Prepared Date:9/30/2026

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph. Candidates holding an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected; the ability to obtain the required Counterintelligence polygraph is a condition of the position and will be completed as part of the hiring process.

Position Summary:

Supporting Joint Chiefs of Staff / J2F8 and Deputy Directorate for Battlespace Awareness (BA) missions to provide Secretary of Defense (Sec Def), Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), Combatant Commanders, Department of Defense (DOD) Components, Services, and the Joint Staff (JS) with national-level military intelligence products and future capability development analysis. Scopes problems as well as identifies and analyzes strategic challenges, opportunities, gaps, requirements, program challenges, risks, dependencies, and fiscal guidance impacts.

Capitalizing on intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) experience and expertise, ensure current and future Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) capabilities support warfighter BA requirements. Provide the BA Functional Capabilities Board (BA FCB) with subject matter expertise to enable J2F8 and the BA FCB to accomplish assigned missions. Among the CPM personnel, the PPBE SME brings expertise in analyzing programming implications, from National and Military Intelligence Programs, to better inform CPM of the overall BA portfolio and future programming decision recommendations.

Starting Salary Range for Battlespace Awareness (BA) Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Subject Matter Expert (SME):$150,000 – $170,000

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions,

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise to JS J2F BA capability portfolio management (CPM) analysis and recommendation.
• Provide advice and expertise on execution/evaluation processes of the National and Military Intelligence Programs as required.
• Review and analyze Service program builds and change/decision documents for BA…