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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

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Day-to-Day Activities May Include:

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Active TS/SCI clearance required