Subject Matter Expert for Defense Policy

3 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States CATHEXIS Full time

About CATHEXIS

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CATHEXIS is a leading provider of government contracting services, specializing in rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving and communication.

We elevate the government contracting experience by leveraging our top-tier program and project management, data analytics, and audit services. Our integrated approach to operational excellence sets us apart from the competition.

Our core values are centered around Respect, Engagement, Customer Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence in everything we do for our employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe success is best when we listen and lead with empathy, model high standards of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience, work hard, have fun, and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Military Education Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team, with a focus on supporting the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness (OASD(R)) in the area of Force Education and Training (FE&T). The selected individual will play a pivotal role in assisting with training, military education, program advisory, policy development, analysis, and mission support services.

The role will encompass Management Analysis consisting of conducting organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.

This position is based onsite at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

  • Provide managerial, knowledge transfer, educational, and training support to the OUSD P&R and its Directorats
  • Offer SME Consulting in support of quick-response, limited term, and highly specialized OASD(R) requirements for senior personnel
  • Aid in identifying, scoping, and implementing strategic programs, initiatives, and tasks, including strategic plans and long-range initiatives
  • Collaborate closely with OUSD (P&R), OASD(R), OSD Components, Joint and Service staffs, Service training commands, CCMD staffs, and DoD Inspector General to coordinate initiatives like Next Generation Training activities
  • Lead and facilitate strategic-level working groups, including the Integrated Operations Training Policy Working Group, Pre-deployment Training and Theater-Entry Requirements Working Group, and the Common Military Training Working Group
  • Assist with strategic-level analyses and research on military and socioeconomic trends to support government decision-making and identify training requirements
  • Identify emerging issues and trends, providing research, analysis, recommendations, outreach, and strategic support
  • Oversee the concept development, planning, and execution of executive leadership courses for Senior Executive Service (SES) and flag officer staff
  • Develop and deliver formal Programs of Instruction (POIs), training programs, devices, materials, content, curriculum, and reports for various projects and tasks
  • Conduct studies, prepare information, and support recommendations to training and readiness policy, DoD and Joint training, and learning science requirements
  • Plan, support, and conduct proof of concepts, demonstrations, and training events for the OUSD P&R and its Directorates
  • Analyze and recommend changes to acquisition, personnel management, and supporting systems to enhance force readiness, education, and training
  • Maintain confidentiality and discretion, especially when handling sensitive military education policies and initiatives
  • Deliver training for users, systems, processes, policies, and other OASD(R) directed training requirements
  • Research and develop plans to leverage emerging insights and advances in the learning science field

Requirements

  • Active Secret Clearance is required; Top Secret (TS) or above is highly desired
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, higher education, education administration, or a technical field
  • 10 years of experience in a relevant field, such as military education, professional military education, joint professional military education, government operations, defense policy, or program management
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with SharePoint, MS Teams, Adobe, and Outlook.
  • Knowledge of DoD policies and procedures; including familiarity with DoD directives, instructions, and regulations (highly desired, as these pertain to military education programs)
  • Experience with the DoD Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS) is highly desired, or similar systems, such as TMT or ETMS2

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certifications (PMP, SHRM-CP, Six Sigma)
  • A Master's degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration or higher education, education administration or a technical field

Salary Information

The annual salary range for this role is $140,000 - $225,000.

CATHEXIS offers competitive compensation packages to all eligible employees. Our goal is to provide a compensation package that reflects the value you bring to our team, is competitive with market rates, and promotes your financial security and personal well-being.



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