Sr. Federal Management SME/ Technical Advisor (Secret Clearance)

Aalis Management Consulting, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking experienced Sr. Federal Management SME/Technical Advisors to provide specialized advisory, analytical, and technical support to a federal government agency, based in Washington, DC.

Candidates will apply expertise to address operational challenges, improve organizational efficiency, strengthen compliance, and support mission-critical initiatives. This role requires strong analytical abilities, excellent technical writing skills, and experience developing

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience providing specialized technical, analytical, operational, or management advisory support.
• Master's degree in a related field OR 12 years of qualifying experience, consistent with contract education-substitution requirements.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in at least one functional area relevant to federal government operations.
• Experience analyzing complex problems, identifying operational gaps, and recommending effective solutions.
• Strong technical writing skills, including experience developing or reviewing detailed reports, policies, procedures, or technical documentation.
• Knowledge of organizational compliance, operational efficiency, and process improvement practices.
• Experience communicating recommendations and findings to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Excellent research, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance within assigned federal program or operational areas.
• Evaluate organizational processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements to strengthen mission performance.
• Analyze complex operational, technical, and compliance-related challenges and develop actionable solutions.
• Prepare, review, and validate technical documentation, analytical reports, policies, procedures, and executive-level recommendations.
• Assess organizational practices and support compliance with applicable federal requirements, policies, and established procedures.
• Collaborate with Government leadership, program managers, and stakeholders to evaluate requirements and resolve operational issues.
• Conduct research, process assessments, and gap analyses to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and implementation of process improvements, corrective actions, and operational efficiencies.
• Present findings, recommendations, and technical information to senior stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and recommendations that support informed decision-making and successful program execution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree in related field

12 years of qualifying experience

Job description

Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in the areas of Acquisition & Procurement Support, (IT) Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support. Visit us at www.aalismc.com

Title: Sr. Federal Management SME / Technical Advisor
Client: Federal Agency
Location: Washington, D.C. (May require travel to Tucson, AZ; Houston, TX; Portsmouth, NH (two locations); Philadelphia, PA; and Arlington, VA.)
Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; applicants must be U.S. citizens to be considered.
Number of Position(s): 5
Work Schedule: 8 am - 5 pm
Work Day: Monday - Friday

Position Overview

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking experienced Sr. Federal Management SME/ Technical Advisors to provide specialized advisory, analytical, and technical support to a federal government agency.

The successful candidates will apply their expertise to address complex operational challenges, improve organizational efficiency, strengthen compliance, and support mission-critical initiatives. This position requires strong analytical abilities, excellent technical writing skills, and experience developing practical recommendations for senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance within assigned federal program or operational areas.
• Evaluate organizational processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements to strengthen mission performance.
• Analyze complex operational, technical, and compliance-related challenges and develop actionable solutions.
• Prepare, review, and validate technical documentation, analytical reports, policies, procedures, and executive-level recommendations.
• Assess organizational practices and support compliance with applicable federal requirements, policies, and established procedures.
• Collaborate with Government leadership, program managers, and stakeholders to evaluate requirements and resolve operational issues.
• Conduct research, process assessments, and gap analyses to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and implementation of process improvements, corrective actions, and operational efficiencies.
• Present findings, recommendations, and technical information to senior stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and recommendations that support informed decision-making and successful program execution.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience providing specialized technical, analytical, operational, or management advisory support.
• Master's degree in a related field OR 12 years of qualifying experience, consistent with contract education-substitution requirements.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in at least one functional area relevant to federal government operations.
• Experience analyzing complex problems, identifying operational gaps, and recommending effective solutions.
• Strong technical writing skills, including experience developing or reviewing detailed reports, policies, procedures, or technical documentation.
• Knowledge of organizational compliance, operational efficiency, and process improvement practices.
• Experience communicating recommendations and findings to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Excellent research, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience providing consulting or subject matter expertise to federal government agencies.
• Background in federal program operations, organizational performance, compliance, or business process improvement.
• Experience conducting operational assessments, gap analyses, or process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop recommendations that result in measurable operational improvements.
• Experience preparing executive briefings, technical assessments, and decision-support documentation.

Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.