Military Standards Subject Matter Expert

Serco-North America is seeking a Military Standards Subject Matter Expert (SME) with 8+ years of experience in high-level defense programs and Modeling and Simulation. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in operations and training, a proactive mindset, and the ability to self-manage and operate independently. You will thrive in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment and work effectively with multiple distributed teams across time zones and international borders.

About the role

You will provide operational insight and assist in spearheading major projects, prioritizing requirements, making recommendations, and implementing strategies. The role involves analyzing alternatives, providing strategic vision, and mentoring the broader team while documenting development processes for multiple Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) programs for the USAF and International Partners and Allies. This position is based in Orlando, FL, with remote work considered.

Serco leads the industry in building and sustaining complex simulator systems for the U.S. Department of Defense. As a Subject Matter Expert, you will help test, deploy, and maintain modeling and simulation (M&S) systems for worldwide training networks. You will join the Standards Team across global DMO contracts to drive program success, working closely with engineers, subject matter experts, US and International customers, and other Serco teams to deliver quality standards and data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prioritize standards and requirements
• Analyze and recommend standards solutions
• Document recommendations and alternatives
• Advise Senior Leadership on strategic vision and solutions
• Supervise, plan, and lead analytical studies, technical reviews, and data-driven surveys to support standards decisions, planning, and prioritization
• Design, modify, develop, write, and implement network and simulator operating and common standards using the DMO Standards Maintenance Process (SMP) as guidance
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and resolve standards-related issues across all phases of the program
• Work with TENA, HLA, and DIS protocols for distributed simulation environments
• Support monthly DMO Standards Working Groups domestically and internationally
• Support the revision and/or development of DMO Standards
• Support coalition and joint standards efforts
• Support the certification of federate systems ensuring standards compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of related experience
• Active DoD Secret security clearance
• 5 years of experience working with HLA and DIS protocols
• Familiarity with Information Systems Security and Cybersecurity
• Familiarity with IEEE, MIL, and SISO standards, including understanding the contents and relationships between DIS network packets
• Ability to quickly adapt and work on multiple programs concurrently
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks effectively
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time (generally up to one week at a time, 2-3 times per year)
• Must have a valid US Passport and the ability to travel internationally
• Experience writing and executing unit tests
• If remote: Self-motivated, disciplined, and capable of independent work with limited direct supervision

Skills

• 3+ years of experience working with TENA and GRID
• 3+ years of experience with Windows 11 operating systems
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft 365 Suite of tools
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Teams
• Familiarity with standards such as IEEE and SISO, including an understanding of DIS network packets

Benefits

Serco offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan with employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

Pay

Salary range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by factors including scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. Eligible positions may also include annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.