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

Bluepath Labs

Washington, DCFull-time$102–138K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$102–138K/yr
Location
Washington, DC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

BluePath Labs seeks a senior Mission / Technical Subject Matter Expert to provide expertise in an assigned federal customer mission or technical domain. The SME translates operational needs into acquisition requirements, advises Government stakeholders on planning and technical risks, evaluates delivery issues, and develops recommendations with acquisition and portfolio teams. The specific mission area, technical specialty, credentials, access, and availability requirements depend on the assignment. The position is contingent upon contract award.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mission Domain ExpertiseAcquisition RequirementsFederal Acquisition PlanningTechnical Risk AssessmentStakeholder AdvisingMicrosoft Office 365WordExcelPowerPointOutlookTeamsSharePointAnalytical SkillsWritingBriefingCommunication

Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipSecurity Clearance EligibilityBachelor's in Relevant Field or Equivalent10+ Years Relevant ExperienceTS/SCI Eligibility or Active ClearancePre-Employment Qualifications

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Washington, DC, USA | 101,500-137,750 per year Fair market value | Full Time

| BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 980 open Subject Matter Expert jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$102–138K/yr
  • Washington, D.C. median$145–185K/yr37 salary ranges
  • US median$105–180K/yr472 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $120K, is 25% below the Washington, D.C. median midpoint ($160K) — in the lowest quarter of Subject Matter Expert salary ranges in Washington, D.C..

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 57 open Subject Matter Expert jobs in Washington, D.C. and 980 across the US. 14% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington, D.C.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Subject Matter Expert postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (860 postings).
Education
503 of the 980 open Subject Matter Expert jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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