Senior Naval SME (Cleared) Strategic Analysis & Briefings

Recruitment Room; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 69,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Room seeks a Naval Subject Matter Expert (Cleared) for an on-site contractor engagement in Arlington, VA or the Washington, DC area. The role requires applying extensive naval/maritime experience to develop rigorous analysis, actionable recommendations, and executive-level briefings for Navy decision-makers.

The candidate will handle classified information, work with both classified and unclassified data, and contribute to AI system evaluation related to naval topics.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations.
• Experience in classified or other high-stakes government/defense environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop expert assessments of naval operations, platforms, and doctrine.
• Analyze and synthesize classified and unclassified data to support Navy planning and decision-making.
• Prepare concise written assessments, recommendations, and high-level briefings for senior leaders.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across the Navy, DoD, IC, and defense industry.
• Assess emerging naval capabilities and maritime security developments relevant to objectives.
• Handle and safeguard classified materials per security requirements.

Skills

Analytical judgment

Written communication

Security clearance experience

Job description

Recruitment Room seeks a Naval Subject Matter Expert (Cleared) for an on-site contractor engagement in Arlington, VA or the Washington, DC area. The role requires applying extensive naval/maritime experience to develop rigorous analysis, actionable recommendations, and executive-level briefings for Navy decision-makers.

The candidate will handle classified information, work with both classified and unclassified data, and contribute to AI system evaluation related to naval topics.