Job Description:

Competitive Range partners with the government to plan and deploy complex, IT-enabled, and mission-essential capabilities. Our goal is to help you develop and expand your professional capabilities while working on challenging, exciting projects in a collaborative, congenial environment.

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Level 1 to develop and define requirements from project inception to completion within a specific subject matter area. This role involves analysis, evaluation, and preparation of system recommendations for improvement, optimization, development, and maintenance efforts. The ideal candidate will possess expert-level knowledge in specific software or system tools and contribute technical leadership in information systems architecture, networking, telecommunications, automation, risk management, software development methodologies, and modeling and simulation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop requirements and strategic plans for assigned subject matter areas.
• Assist project members with technical analysis, evaluation, and problem-solving.
• Prepare recommendations for system improvements, optimization, and development efforts.
• Provide expertise in information systems architecture, networking, telecommunications, automation, communications protocols, and risk management.
• Contribute specialized knowledge in software lifecycle management, software development methodologies, and modeling and simulation.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks , ensuring system integrity and compliance with DoD cybersecurity regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, working closely with engineers, analysts, and DoD leadership.
• Serve as a technical liaison , ensuring project alignment with mission-critical DoD initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging DoD technologies, threat landscapes, and operational requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance: TS preferred.

• Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science , Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related discipline.

• Experience: * Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree OR * Minimum 1 year of relevant experience with a master's degree or higher.

• Skills: * Expert-level knowledge in specific software or system tools related to DoD applications. * Strong analytical and technical problem-solving abilities. * Ability to support complex system evaluations, design specifications, and implementation strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with classified DoD systems and security-compliant environments.
• Familiarity with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST standards, and federal cybersecurity policies.
• Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, ITIL, or DoD-approved technical credentials.