Subject Matter Expert

Kymber Consulting Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Paid time off

401K plan

Disability & Life Insurance

Education assistance

Incentive programs

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Kymber Consulting Group is seeking five Subject Matter Experts to support the U.S. Department of State, CA/PPT, Passport Services Directorate in Washington, DC.

These roles require deep subject knowledge, rigorous documentation, and collaboration with on-site government management to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient operations. Preferred candidates hold a Master’s degree with 8+ years in the field, or an equivalent combination.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or 12 years experience substituted for the degree.
• 8+ years in the relevant area of expertise.
• Ability to produce complex technical documentation and advise senior leaders.
• Specify area of expertise per CA/PPT office need (passport operations, policy, budget, records, or modernization).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Aid in implementing efficiencies and mission support in the assigned area of expertise.
• Lead complex problem solving and organizational compliance initiatives.
• Produce and review substantive and complex technical documentation reflecting detailed knowledge of SOW technical areas.
• Consult frequently with on-site Government management on operations, planning, and delivery.
• Mentor contractor staff and share best practices across CA/PPT offices.

Skills

Advanced technical documentation

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

MS Office suite

Education

Master’s degree or 12 years experience substitute

Tools

MS Office: Outlook/Teams/Word/PowerPoint/Excel/SharePoint

Job description

Location: Washington, DC (CA/PPT Headquarters, SA-17, 600 19th Street NW)

Work Arrangement: On-site (telework only as identified and approved by CA/PPT)

Type: Full-Time

Clearance: Active SECRET security clearance; Department of State building pass required

Travel: None anticipated

Company Overview:

Since 2017, Kymber Consulting Group has been blazing a trail through the consulting landscape, providing solutions across healthcare, defense, and civilian sectors. We're trusted advisors for high-visibility, high-impact engagements, rapidly becoming a valued partner within both government agencies and large established firms in the space. Kymber employs a collaborative team approach to deliver high value, tailored, and innovative solutions. Our engagement teams are built to meet each client’s unique needs. Our employees currently support a variety of Defense and Civilian agencies.

Job Summary:

We are seeking five highly qualified professionals for the Subject Matter Expert role to support the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services Directorate (CA/PPT). CA/PPT directs a nationwide network of 29 passport agencies and centers and nearly 8,000 acceptance facilities that issue approximately 20 million passports each year, and is strengthening its headquarters operations through ISO 9001 quality management and Scaled Agile (SAFe) practices. Subject Matter Experts aid CA/PPT in implementing efficiencies, mission support, complex problem solving, and organizational compliance in their area of expertise, and produce or review substantive technical documentation. This is a Key Personnel position under the contract.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Aid in implementing efficiencies and mission support in the assigned area of expertise.
• Lead complex problem solving and organizational compliance initiatives.
• Produce and review substantive and complex technical documentation reflecting detailed knowledge of SOW technical areas.
• Consult frequently with on-site Government management on operations, planning, and delivery.
• Mentor contractor staff and share best practices across CA/PPT offices.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum education: Master’s degree in a related field (12 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree).
• Minimum experience: 8 years in the relevant area of expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to produce complex technical documentation and advise senior leaders.
• [Specify area of expertise per CA/PPT office need, e.g., passport operations, policy, budget, records, or modernization.].
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint, and ability to prepare written products in accordance with the Department of State writing guide.
• Active SECRET security clearance (or ability to obtain one prior to start) and ability to obtain a Department of State building pass; Moderate Risk Public Trust investigation may be required for designated positions.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans
• Paid Holiday and Personal Time Off
• 401K plan
• Short-term disability, Long-term, and Life Insurance
• Education and Training Assistance Program
• Incentive Plans and Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Programs

Kymber Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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