The Manpower & Reserve Affairs Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides high-level advisory and analytical support for force planning services. The Manpower & Reserve Affairs SME brings deep domain knowledge and experience in manpower policies and programs, supporting strategic planning, evaluation, and transformation initiatives aligned with the Department’s mission. 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 duties reflect management's definition of essential functions for this job but do not restrict the tasks that might be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons:

• Provide subject matter expertise in Manpower & Reserve Affairs, including Civilian and/or Military Personnel Policies, Reserve or other federal agency Integration, Military and/or Civilian Community Family Policies, and Total Force Planning.
• 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 military or other federal agency policy and programs for military or civilian members, retirees and/or survivors for DOD or other federal agencies.
  • Experience supporting community quality of life programs for service or civilian members, families, and/or survivors for DOD or other federal agencies.
  • Experience supporting the development and oversight of shaping policies, statutes, and business practices that achieves an optimal Total Force or other federal agency personnel manpower mix.
  • Experience supporting the development and delivery of military or civilian personnel policies and HR solutions for DOD or other federal agencies.
  • Experience supporting the integration of Reserve Affairs across DOD or other federal agencies and providing strategic engagement on related matters.
  • Experience supporting the Defense Commissary Agency or a similar agency in their day-to-day operations.
• 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.

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.