Mission / Technical Subject Matter Expert - Onsite, Washington, DC

Mission / Technical Subject Matter Expert

Location: Washington, DC

Clearance: No active clearance required; TS/SCI preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Salary: $101,500 - $137,750 Annually

BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration.

We are actively seeking a senior Mission / Technical Subject Matter Expert to provide targeted expertise in an assigned federal customer mission or technical domain. The SME helps translate operational needs into acquisition requirements, advises Government stakeholders on acquisition planning and technical risks, evaluates selected delivery issues, and develops practical recommendations in coordination with acquisition and portfolio teams. The specific mission area, technical specialty, credentials, access, and availability requirements will depend on the assigned work.

U.S. citizenship is required. An active clearance is not required at the time of application; however, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. TS/SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI clearance is preferred.

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. We are currently seeking qualified candidates to include in our proposal for an upcoming government contract. Applicants selected may be contacted for further steps if the contract is awarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level expertise in an assigned customer mission or technical domain.
• Translate operational needs and mission objectives into clear acquisition requirements.
• Advise Government stakeholders on acquisition planning, technical considerations, and mission-specific risks.
• Assess selected delivery issues and recommend practical, mission-aligned courses of action.
• Coordinate with acquisition specialists, portfolio teams, program leadership, and customer stakeholders.
• Prepare concise analyses, recommendations, briefings, and other technical or mission-focused materials.
• Apply relevant credentials, customer experience, and domain knowledge to defined assignments.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with Government stakeholders and project team members.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• U. S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the assigned mission or technical domain, or a permitted equivalent.
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in a relevant federal mission or technical domain.
• Demonstrated advanced expertise in the assigned customer mission or technical specialty.
• Experience translating operational needs into acquisition requirements and practical recommendations.
• Knowledge of federal acquisition planning and the ability to identify mission-specific technical risks and delivery considerations.
• Experience advising Government stakeholders, acquisition teams, or portfolio teams on complex mission or technical matters.
• Ability to support defined assignments based on mission need and availability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Must pass all pre-employment qualifications required by the employer.
• Strong analytical, writing, briefing, and stakeholder communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant professional credentials, customer experience, or specialized access appropriate to the assignment.

TS/SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI clearance.

Benefits

BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to: employer-sponsored healthcare, lifestyle & wellness reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), tuition reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off for vacation / sick leave, in addition to 12 holidays per calendar year.

About BluePath

BluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity, professionalism, and resilience. BluePath's extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions.

Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly, we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctly, optimize processes, leverage technologies, and implement enduring solutions. Labs are where ideas are born, experiments occur, and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePath's culture.

https://www.bluepathlabs.com/

BluePath Labs is an equal opportunity employer.