Requirements SME

Job Title: Requirements SME

Position Number: R SME 001

Location: Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) Indian Head, MD

Worksite: Expeditionary Exploitation Unit ONE (EXU-1)

Travel: Less than 5%

Status: Full Time

Clearance: TOP SECRET W/SCI eligibility

Date Posted: August 27, 2026

Job Summary:

The Requirements SME provides support to Expeditionary Exploitation Unit ONE (EXU-1) and the Requirements Department (N8). The Requirements SME supports the N8 and provides analysis, advice, and capabilities integration support to command leadership and management personnel. The SME will work with/by/and through the N8 to implement strategies to meet material requirements, analyze risks, and deploy solutions with respect to matters of significance within the areas identified below.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide research, analysis, and recommendations toward resourcing current and future missions and capability areas across the DOTMLPF-P pillars. This will include developing and maintaining tactical and strategic relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders.

• Assist in preparation and submission of required reports delineating EXU-1 Material Management Allowance status and changes.

• Provide subject matter expertise and consultation on equipment, tools, and material requirements for Advanced Exploitation operations, training, and deployments.

• Provide support to the EXU-1 in the management of Equipment TOA and Materiel Management Allowance, and as needed coordination with NAVFAC Expeditionary Program Office (NEPO) and Naval Facilities Expeditionary Logistics Center (NFELC) managed programs.

• Provide assistance to the client in mapping TOA requirements to unit’s mission essential tasks.

• Support the development of plans for project team initiatives or other task groups in producing various projects/studies. This will include supporting the command during a variety of evolutions (e.g. briefs, meetings, engagements, workshops, training, training evolutions, planning conferences, symposiums, etc.) both internal and external to EXU-1.

• Provide support, coordinate, and assistance with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Phase Replacement Process.

• Support rapid acquisition processes, and monitor execution to assess requirements fulfillment

• Provide technical expertise centric to resourcing and gap solution generation across all mission modalities.

• Support the identification of material and non-material capability gaps and develop solutions

• Other duties as assigned and/or specified in the contract Performance Work Statement tasks as directed by the R3 Program Manager.

• Complete annual training requirements (e.g., Cybersecurity Awareness, Insider Threat Awareness, Counterintelligence Awareness and Security Brief & etc.) required by the COR, client, and R3 to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

• Perform duties effectively with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

• Preferred five (5) years US Navy Supply Corps experience.

• Preferred to have experience working with NSWC IHD Staff, EXU-1, and/or US Navy EOD Mobile Unit Staff.

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree desired.

• Proficient in Microsoft Windows Office Productivity Products (i.e. Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, and other or similar applications)

• Possess strong presentation and facilitation skills, and excellent organization and attention to detail required

• Possess strong presentation and facilitation skills, and excellent organization and attention to detail required

• Ability to travel CONUS/OCONUS and possess a current U.S. Passport

• Ability to pass pre-employment (and random) drug screens and background investigation.

• Ability to travel and flex work schedule as needed.

• U.S. Citizen

EOE/W/M/Vet/Disability