Subject Matter Expert III

Lawelawe Defense Inc.; Bethesda (MD); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Lawelawe Defense Inc. is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) III to guide business and financial solutions for federal programs.

You will shape the organization’s strategic vision, advise senior leadership, and ensure adherence to government and industry practices across governance, portfolio management, and capital planning. You will lead major projects, supervise staff as needed, interface with clients and management, and drive quality control across complex initiatives in a remote work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education is required.
• PMI or PMP certification, or equivalent, is required.
• ITIL 4 Foundation certification is required.
• Public Trust Clearance is required.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance in development and execution of business and financial solutions aligned with standards.
• Serve as expert on business processes, service management, portfolio management, capital planning, and investment control.
• Advise senior leadership on governance frameworks and decision‑making models.
• Influence strategic vision, operational objectives, and tactical goals.
• Lead major projects or assignments, setting goals and plans to meet objectives.
• Demonstrate deep domain knowledge and technical/management leadership across projects.
• Interface with clients and engage with senior management to ensure project success.
• Provide expert technical guidance to support the organization's strategic goals.
• Perform complex tasks and potentially supervise others in the process.
• Develop knowledge of data requirements, system architecture, and industry standards.
• Lead technical/management functions across multiple sites.
• Direct and direct other SME/security staff if necessary.
• Develop and implement quality control methodologies for QA standards.

Skills

Subject Matter Expert

Governance frameworks

Decision‑making models

Portfolio management

Capital planning

Project leadership

Client interface

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education

PMI / PMP certification

ITIL 4 Foundation certification

Public Trust Clearance

US citizenship

Job description

Who We Are

Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training. Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success but also support our overall mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve the Native Hawaiian heritage.

Who We Are

Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training. Lawelawe leverages our NHO status to secure federal contracts that not only drive business success but also support our overall mission to uplift economically disadvantaged Native Hawaiian families and preserve the Native Hawaiian heritage.

You Are

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) III will play a critical role in providing expertise in the development and execution of business and financial solutions, shaping the organization's strategic vision, and serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. Involves guiding the organization in adhering to government and industry best practices and standards, with a focus on business processes, service management, portfolio management, capital planning, and investment control.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance in the development and execution of business and financial solutions that align with government and industry standards.
• Serve as the organization's expert on topics related to business processes, service management, portfolio management, capital planning, and investment control.
• Advise senior leadership on governance frameworks and decision‑making models.
• Offer insights and expertise on the business and financial aspects of the organization, helping shape its strategic vision, operational objectives, and tactical goals.
• Assume technical/management leadership roles on major projects or assignments, setting goals and plans to meet project objectives.
• Demonstrate deep domain knowledge and technical expertise, directing and controlling project activities, including financial management, staffing, and methods.
• Interface with clients, negotiate project terms, and engage with senior management to ensure project success.
• Provide expert technical guidance to senior leadership, supporting the realization of the organization's strategic vision and operational goals.
• Perform the most complex independent tasks and decision‑making, potentially supervising others in the process.
• Possess expert knowledge of technical domain data requirements, system architecture, sensor/data sources, and industry standards.
• Lead technical/management functions for the organization, potentially across multiple physical and virtual sites.
• Manage and direct other SME/security staff, if necessary.
• Develop and implement quality control methodologies to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards, guidelines, and procedures.

Specific Duties and Tasks

• Collaborate with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Division leads to develop project scope, deliverables, resources, work plans, budgets, and timelines for initiatives.
• Work with Division and Branch leads to identify risks and opportunities across departments.
• Analyze, evaluate, and mitigate risks, providing program reports to managers and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage strategies, taking accountability for departmental goals and objectives.
• Assist in departmental development by identifying risks and opportunities and coordinating with knowledge experts.

The Team

Lawelawe Defense Inc ("LDI") is an SBA Certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Owned (NHO) SDB Lawelawe Defense offers an outstanding record of delivery on various projects encompassing: Program and Portfolio Management; Systems Engineering and Architecture; Network Engineering and Operations; Data Center Optimization and Operations; Desktop/Server and Application Virtualization.

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education.
• Certificates such as PMI, PMP, or equivalent.
• ITIL 4 Foundation certification.
• Public Trust Clearance
• Must be a US citizen

Salary

Dependent on Experience (DOE). Compensation will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity.

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Access to company-provided retirement savings options with matching contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
• Additional perks such as discounts on various services and products
• Remote work environment

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Candidates possessing the necessary qualifications for the position will be considered.

Lawelawe Defense Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a comprehensive background verification, inclusive of a criminal record check. Employment may be subject to other background checks, as required by the position.

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and are transparent about our pay s structures. Our pay transparency efforts are aligned with state laws and regulations to ensure compliance and promote pay equity.