Expeditionary Operations & Technical Exploitation SME (SME 1) - C
First Division Consulting (FirstDiv) provides program management, acquisition, logistics, field service representation, explosive ordnance disposal, and personnel support services to Department of Defense and Federal Government Agencies. We are a Small Business Administration certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a Small Disadvantaged Business.
About the role
The Expeditionary Operations & Technical Exploitation Subject Matter Expert (SME 1) supports the EXU-1 Command Operational and Technical Support mission, providing specialized technical and operational expertise for multifaceted projects and mission activities across one or more EXU-1 functional areas. This position requires an experienced professional capable of independently executing assigned tasks, coordinating with technical and operational personnel, and contributing to mission-focused analysis and deliverables.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical knowledge and specialized support within assigned mission or functional areas
- Plan, organize, supervise, execute, or manage multifaceted projects or sets of related activities
- Conduct research, data collection, assessments, analysis, and technical support activities
- Assist senior SMEs and Government personnel with technical investigations, capability evaluations, and mission planning
- Develop reports, briefings, procedures, technical documentation, training materials, or other assigned products
- Support training, exercises, testing, experimentation, exploitation, intelligence, engineering, logistics, or operational activities based on individual expertise
- Coordinate with Government, contractor, military, and other mission stakeholders
- Train or assist in supervising personnel when required
- Maintain documentation and provide accurate, timely reporting of assigned activities
- Perform other mission-related technical support activities consistent with the PWS and individual area of expertise
Potential Functional Areas
- Technical exploitation
- Engineering
- EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)
- Intelligence
- WTI/TECHINT (Weapons Technical Intelligence/Technical Intelligence)
- Foreign materiel
- Electronics
- Chemistry
- Logistics
- Communications
- Training
- Operational planning
- Doctrine
- Data management
- Administrative/program support
- Facilities
- Acquisition
- Other EXU-1 mission disciplines
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Active Secret security clearance and eligibility for upgrade to TS/SCI
- Relevant specialized experience supporting technical, operational, engineering, intelligence, training, logistics, or related mission requirements
- Highly effective oral and written communication skills
Travel/Deployment
Position may require CONUS and OCONUS travel, including short-notice support to expeditionary or operational environments. Candidates must be willing and able to satisfy applicable deployment, medical, security, training, and mission-specific requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability (STD, LTD)
- Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) plan with company match