Subject Matter Expert I – Force Operations

Nou Systems Inc; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive compensation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Lunch-n-Learns

Company events

Job summary

nou Systems, Inc. invites qualified candidates for a Subject Matter Expert I – Force Operations to join the Engineering Services Division in the National Capital Region (NCR). The role supports the OUSD(R&E) RETS IDIQ contract, providing strategic planning and guidance to a high‑level defense program.

A senior member of the RETS technical team, you will lead cross‑functional initiatives. The position requires a bachelor’s degree with 8+ years or a master’s with 6+ years of relevant experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of experience, or Master’s with at least 6 years of experience.
• At least 8 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• At least 2 years of DoD War experience.
• At least 8 years of strategic planning, research and wargaming experience.
• Active TS clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility preferred; U.S. citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic planning, development, implementation and management aligned to leadership priorities.
• Conduct research, wargaming and analysis for advisory recommendations.
• Identify, prioritize and lead cross-functional projects.
• Serve as supervisor, team or project leader.
• Support senior leadership advisory and executive communication.
• Provide technical support to RETS IDIQ and related Task Orders.

Skills

Strategic planning

Wargaming

Leadership

Executive communication

DoD/US Government experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is now officially a 100% ESOP company! We value teamwork and collaboration, and this transition allows us to take that commitment to a new level. nSI empowers our customers by supplying products, services, and expertisewith powerful, data driven insights that transform defense systems and improve capabilities.

We are pleased to announce the opening of a Subject Matter Expert I – Force Operations, who will join our Engineering Services Division in the National Capital Region (NCR) and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control market spaces. Qualified candidates will be part of an exceptional team supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Engineering, and Technical Support (RETS) IDIQ contract providing strategic planning expertise and joining our team of industry partners and technical subject matter experts in delivering engineering Research, Development, Test, Evaluation (RDT&E) solutions and services. The candidate will serve as a senior member of the RETS technical team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic planning development, implementation & management aligned to leadership priorities.
• Conduct research, wargaming and analysis for pre-decisional advice/policy recommendations.
• Identify, prioritize and lead high-interest cross-functional projects.
• Serve as supervisor, team or project leader.
• Support senior leadership advisory & executive communication.
• Provide technical support to the complex, technical RETS IDIQ and relevant Task Orders (TOs) and confer with IDIQ task order project managers to provide technical advice and to assist with problem resolution.
• Review technical data and documentation and provide analyses and recommendations.

Basic Qualifications:

You must have a bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of experience, or a master’s degree with at least 6 years of experience.At least 8 years of relevant supervisory of leadership experience.At least 2 years of relevant Department of War experience.At least 8 years of relevant strategic planning and research and wargaming experience.At least 8 years supporting high interest project leadership and executive communication.You must possess TS Clearance w/ Eligibility for SCI and SAP. An active TS/SCI clearance with previous SAP experience is preferred.You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this position.

Lacking any one of these disqualifies you from this job.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Military or Department of War experience.
• Multi-disciplinary intelligence & counterintelligence experience.
• Senior Service School in residence.
• History of highest-quality deliverables in a complex delivery model supporting multiple customers and stakeholders.
• Leadership experience in communicating with DoD and other US Government senior leadership.

nou (pronounced ‘new’) Systems:

Since its founding in 2012, nou Systems has built a reputation for excellence in innovative engineering, prototype development, and technical and professional services in multiple markets, including missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control. Our diverse and highly skilled team delivers state-of-the-art products from concepts and prototypes to fully developed and integrated solutions.

We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high-tech company. Our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family.

Benefits of working at nSI

nou Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits that reflect our company culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment. Benefits may vary based on status, but most of our positions include the following:

Competitive Wages*Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsuranceMedical plan with Health Savings Account eligibilityCompany-funded Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability InsurancePersonal Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Flexible Spending AccountsNorton LifeLockTuition ReimbursementPersonal Development, Technical Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-LearnsCorporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

nSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment opportunities at nSI are based upon a candidate’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.nou-systems.com/workingatnou. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.