DoD SME — Mission Readiness & Sustainment

The Lockwood Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Lockwood Group is seeking highly experienced Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with deep DoD expertise to drive mission-focused sustainment and readiness across Army programs. This role targets professionals transitioning from government service to continue impact through DoD initiatives, including training, SOPs, and policy advisory work.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in engineering, logistics, PM, contracts, or technical operations, plus a strong ability to brief senior DoD leaders and

Qualifications

• Retiring or recently retired from a government position within the DoD (military or civilian).
• 10+ years of experience in engineering, logistics, program/project management, contracts, or technical operations supporting DoD sustainment and modernization efforts.
• Deep understanding of DoD acquisition, sustainment policies, and operational frameworks, with a focus on real-world mission impact.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience briefing senior DoD leaders.
• Experience supporting government contracts, defense programs, and military operations, with a focus on execution, sustainment, and performance-driven outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level engineering, logistics, program management, contracts, and technical insight to optimize sustainment, modernization, and mission readiness efforts.
• Develop and implement supply chain, acquisition planning, and lifecycle management strategies that improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Support DoD contracts by advising on policy, acquisition strategy, and operational requirements to drive measurable program improvements.
• Conduct gap analysis, process optimization, and risk mitigation efforts to enhance system sustainment and lifecycle performance.
• Collaborate with military and civilian stakeholders to develop training programs, SOPs, and best practices that reinforce knowledge continuity and workforce readiness.
• Prepare and deliver high-level briefings, white papers, and reports that inform DoD leadership on sustainment strategies, program effectiveness, and operational enhancements.
• Ensure full compliance with DoD regulations, policies, and security protocols, leveraging industry best practices to strengthen mission execution.

Skills

Engineering

Logistics

Program management

Contracts management

Technical operations

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

The Lockwood Group is seeking highly experienced Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with deep DoD expertise to drive mission-focused sustainment and readiness across Army programs. This role targets professionals transitioning from government service to continue impact through DoD initiatives, including training, SOPs, and policy advisory work.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in engineering, logistics, PM, contracts, or technical operations, plus a strong ability to brief senior DoD leaders and