• Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Level 1

    Competitive Range Solutions, LLC (Fort Meade, MD)


    Job Description:

    Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment.

     

    We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Level 1 to develop and define requirements from project inception to completion within a specific subject matter area. This role involves analysis, evaluation, and preparation of system recommendations for improvement, optimization, development, and maintenance efforts. The ideal candidate will possess expert-level knowledge in specific software or system tools and contribute technical leadership in information systems architecture, networking, telecommunications, automation, risk management, software development methodologies, and modeling and simulation.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Develop requirements and strategic plans for assigned subject matter areas.

    + Assist project members with technical analysis, evaluation, and problem-solving.

    + Prepare recommendations for system improvements, optimization, and development efforts.

    + Provide expertise in information systems architecture, networking, telecommunications, automation, communications protocols, and risk management.

    + Contribute specialized knowledge in software lifecycle management, software development methodologies, and modeling and simulation.

    + Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring system integrity and compliance with DoD cybersecurity regulations.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams, working closely with engineers, analysts, and DoD leadership.

    + Serve as a technical liaison, ensuring project alignment with mission-critical DoD initiatives.

    + Maintain knowledge of emerging DoD technologies, threat landscapes, and operational requirements.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred.

    + Education:

    + Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related discipline.

    + Experience:

    + Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree OR

    + Minimum 1 year of relevant experience with a master's degree or higher.

    + Skills:

    + Expert-level knowledge in specific software or system tools related to DoD applications.

    + Strong analytical and technical problem-solving abilities.

    + Ability to support complex system evaluations, design specifications, and implementation strategies.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience working with classified DoD systems and security-compliant environments.

    + Familiarity with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST standards, and federal cybersecurity policies.

    + Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, ITIL, or DoD-approved technical credentials.