Undersea Warfare SME

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide high-level Subject Matter Expert (SME) support for Undersea Warfare (USW) and tactical employment of Submarine systems. Operating full-time within secure spaces in Chantilly, VA, the selected candidate will lead water space deconfliction planning management, software test execution, and workflow optimization.

This critical position requires a unique blend of deep operational system experience, tactical oceanography and underwater sound propagation, schedule management capabilities, and the ability to integrate emerging decision support tools into daily warfighter workflows.

• Lead the development, coordination, and execution of comprehensive software test plans and operational test oversight for next-generation Undersea Warfare systems.
• Establish, evaluate, and continuously optimize "day in the life" operational workflows (CONOPS) to seamlessly integrate new tactical decision support capabilities.
• Cook up and drive operational system reviews across the range of transition partner DOTMLP-F areas and collaborate closely with cross-functional technical and operational teams.
• Manage program schedules, track performance metrics, and ensure deliverables meet overarching program requirements and priorities.
• Translate complex tactical USW operational requirements into clear, technical directions for software engineering and development teams.
• Apply adaptive problem-solving skills to resolve complex system integration, testing, and operational bottlenecks dynamically during execution.
• Provide strategic direction to maintain project alignment and manage program schedules across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Foster collaboration, build consensus, and maintain strong partnerships among military, civilian, and contractor stakeholders.
• Communicate complex technical findings and data-driven recommendations effectively to a diverse audience of senior military leaders, program managers, and engineers.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance at time of application
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (or equivalent operational experience in lieu of a degree)
• 10+ years of experience working directly with Defense Department operational details and programs
• Extensive operational background in Undersea Warfare (USW), Theater Anti-Submarine Warfare (TASW), and Waterspace Deconfliction/Management
• Proven experience in software test planning, execution oversight, and the utilization of tactical Decision Support Tools
• Demonstrated ability to manage program schedules, track performance, and coordinate cross-functional team workflows
• Solid understanding of the defense industry, military command structures, and acquisition environments
• Able to support travel up to 25% to 50% of the time

Location

Must have the ability to work full-time on-site in secure spaces (SCIF) in the Chantilly, VA area

Pay

Virginia, Pay Transparency
Salary range: USD $200,000.00/Yr. - USD $225,000.00/Yr.