Nakupuna Services is seeking a Chief Talent Management Office Subject Matter Expert (SME). The Chief Talent Management Office Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides high-level advisory and analytical support for talent management support services. The Chief Talent Management Office SME brings deep knowledge and experience in talent management policies for military and/or civilian workforces. This position will support specific task orders requiring expert insight and is expected to engage directly with senior government stakeholders and integrated project teams.

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Provide subject matter expertise in Chief Talent Management Office support, including talent management policies for military and/or civilian workforces.
• Lead or support the development of policy recommendations, operational strategies, and implementation plans.
• Conduct research and analysis to inform leadership decisions.
• Support the development of briefings, reports, and written products.
• Advise Government clients on best practices, program risks, and operational impacts.
• Participate in working groups and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Provide peer review and quality assurance for technical deliverables.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the following areas:
  • Experience supporting the development and oversight of policies and programs related to talent management of military and civilian workforces.
  • Experience supporting efforts to recruit and retain eligible military and/or civilian workforces to fulfill the mission of DOD or other federal agencies.
  • Experience supporting the development and implementation of best practices for tracking talent and encouraging permeability of that talent across DOD or other federal agencies.
• Recognized industry, academic, or government leader in their field.
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s or doctoral degree preferred.
• Experience supporting the Department of Defense or federal agencies preferred.

Clearance Requirements: Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred or required based on task order. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Location: Varies by task order. May include on-site at the Pentagon, Wright-Patterson AFB, or other federal sites. Remote work is possible based on client needs and approval.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.