Business Title Senior Defense Integration SME

PeopleTec, Inc.; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleTec, Inc. is seeking a Senior Defense Integration Subject Matter Expert to support a Department of Defense customer in the National Capital Region.

The role involves strategic planning, mission integration, and advisory services to government leadership on complex defense initiatives. The successful candidate will coordinate across DoD organizations, analyze operational and strategic issues, and develop executive-level briefings and decision packages.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD/higher-level government leaders.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Strong written and verbal communications.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior advisory support to Government leadership on defense planning and mission execution.
• Coordinate with DoD organizations to enable collaboration and strategic alignment.
• Analyze complex issues and prepare executive recommendations.
• Develop executive briefings, white papers, and decision packages.
• Support strategic planning, implementation, and periodic assessments.
• Facilitate meetings and high-level engagements with stakeholders.
• Capture outcomes and ensure timely follow-up.

Skills

Strategic planning

Executive briefings

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-priority management

MS Office

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Senior Defense Integration Subject Matter Expert to support our National Capital Regionlocation.

The selected candidate will support a Department of Defense customer in the National Capital Region - providing strategic planning, mission integration, and senior-level advisory support to Government leadership in the development, coordination, and execution of complex defense initiatives.

Duties Include:

• Provide senior-level advisory support to Government leadership on defense planning, capability integration, and mission execution.
• Coordinate with organizations across the Department of Defense to facilitate collaboration, information sharing, and strategic alignment.
• Analyze complex operational and strategic issues and develop recommendations for Government decision-makers.
• Develop executive-level briefings, white papers, reports, talking papers, decision packages, and presentation materials.
• Support strategic planning activities, implementation planning, and periodic assessment of organizational objectives.
• Conduct research and analysis of defense policies, emerging capabilities, and operational concepts.
• Facilitate meetings, working groups, senior leader engagements, and technical exchanges.
• Capture meeting outcomes, action items, and recommendations while ensuring timely follow-up.
• Support outreach and engagement activities with Government organizations, industry partners, and other stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Assist with project planning, schedule management, risk identification, and task execution.
• Provide recommendations that improve mission effectiveness, organizational coordination, and program execution.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

• 10-15 years of experience supporting Department of Defense organizations in strategy, operations, requirements, capability development, acquisition support, or headquarters staff functions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior military or civilian leadership.
• Experience coordinating activities across multiple organizations and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing executive-level briefings and technical documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• An active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Top Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Public Administration, Political Science, National Security Studies, Military Science, or a related discipline.
• Masters preferred

Desired Skills:

• Experience supporting Department of Defense headquarters organizations.
• Familiarity with Joint planning processes, capability development, or requirements generation.
• Experience supporting senior executive or General/Flag Officer staffs.
• Knowledge of defense acquisition, strategic planning, or capability integration activities.
• Experience facilitating executive meetings and working groups.
• PMP, DAWIA, JPME, or equivalent professional certifications are desirable.

Estimated Time To Hire:

• January 2027

Overview

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [e-mail] and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.