SME -Policy Strategy and Planning

About the role

Ho-Chunk Inc. Management Services (HCIMS) is seeking a full-time Subject Matter Expert- Policy and Strategic Planning. The SME (Operations Planning) provides expert advice and recommendations for programs, contracts, and/or topics relevant to Policy and Strategic Planning. The position is based in Blackstone, VA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal advisor to senior leadership on security training policy, strategy, program management, and operational effectiveness.
• Provide expert recommendations to align security training programs, initiatives, and resources with organizational priorities, mission objectives, and evolving global security requirements.
• Lead the planning, analysis, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of security training programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analyses to assess program performance, identify trends, evaluate effectiveness, and recommend data-driven improvements.
• Develop strategic plans, performance measures, and evaluation frameworks to monitor program outcomes and support executive decision-making.
• Assess short- and long-range program requirements, identify operational gaps and emerging needs, and recommend innovative solutions.
• Direct and coordinate implementation of new initiatives, policy enhancements, workforce optimization strategies, and process improvements.
• Prepare and deliver executive briefings, analytical reports, policy papers, and recommendations for senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Review and evaluate proposed legislation, regulations, and policy changes to determine program impacts and ensure compliance.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with Department, interagency, military, and external partners.
• Represent the organization on committees, working groups, and interagency forums as a subject matter expert.
• Coordinate responses to audits, inspections, evaluations, and information requests.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and strategic guidance to staff on program planning and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate training methodologies, instructor development programs, and instructional effectiveness.

Requirements

• At least ten (10) years of progressively advancing career experience.
• Ten (10) years of experience in area of expertise.
• Instructor experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Arts or Science (BA/BS) degree; Master of Arts or Science (MA/MS) degree preferred in an associated discipline or equivalent experience.
• Solid interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent writing and communications skills.
• Ability to advise on organizational performance, strategic planning, and interact with high-level government officials.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain an interim SECRET clearance, a TOP SECRET clearance may be required.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time. Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $135,000 per year negotiable depending upon education and experience.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits that allow you to balance work and life. A benefits summary is available from this link: https://jobs.allnativegroup.com/categories/1/benefits/1/employee-benefits.

Schedule

Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours may be required as needed. Travel as necessary to other U.S. and foreign training sites, though it is not expected that such travel will exceed 25% of total work time.