Program & Project Management Support SME

Noblis ESI is seeking a Program & Project Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team on a mission-focused program located in the McLean, VA and Bethesda, MD areas. 

Job Responsibilities include:

• Program Development: Provide subject matter expertise to support the design, development, and implementation of projects, activities, and milestones for screening and vetting capabilities, and for integrating and sharing critical identity information.
• Mission Engagement: Employ mission expertise to develop mission user campaigns, and engage with Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and Federal Law Enforcement (LE) mission users to gain their participation and deliver value for their mission-specific needs.  
• Technical Acumen: Provide subject matter expertise to support the design, development, and implementation of screening and vetting capabilities, and for integrating and sharing critical identity information.
• Programming and Policy Adherence: Understand IC, DoD, and LE programming and policy requirements and work with appropriate officials to develop resource plans to implement necessary programs and policy in accordance with stated timelines and protocols.
• Problem-Solving: Identify technical and programmatic issues and accomplish alternatives analysis to mitigate risks and ensure project success.

• Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph (US Citizen).
• Education: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in political science, business administration, acquisition, systems engineering or a related field. 10 years of direct experience may be used as a substitute for the educational requirement. 
• Experience: 8 or more years’ experience in developing plans and programs to enable the sharing of information.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of IC, DoD, and / or LE identity information sharing capabilities or solutions.  
• Leadership Skills: Strong team player skills, with the ability to mentor and guide junior program and project staff.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, develop alternatives analysis, and recommend solutions.

• Substantial experience with IC, DoD, or Federal LE entities, including knowledge of their cultures, data, policies, or procedures.
• Substantial experience working with IC, DoD, or Federal LE entities to develop mission user campaigns and implement efforts to deliver mission value to their respective needs.
• Strong programmatic experience including the planning of projects or programs, and associated objectives, activities, and milestones.
• Some experience with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution lifecycle and the building of metrics and associated narratives to address senior-level requests, and other reporting requirements, such as congressionally directed actions.
• Some experience identifying risks and developing and implementing courses of action to mitigate risks such as developing alternatives analysis related to capabilities, systems, or architectures.
• Experience developing and documenting processes, procedures, and best practices into documents such as Concepts of Operation (CONOPS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Operational Instructions, Training Plans, and other plans or documents, as appropriate.
• Experience crafting, communicating (written or verbal), and delivering presentations, assessments, reports, or products to varied audiences including senior officials and technical personnel.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment, and to deliver against deadlines with speed and accuracy. 
• Great communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.