13: Lead Subject Matter Expert

Minimum/General Experience:

Four years experience in a relevant discipline or area of expertise. Possible areas of expertise include but are not limited to information technology, information analysis, System Safety, Human Factors, Reliability and Maintainability (R&M), contracting, contract management, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Quality Assurance, Test & Evaluation, Industrial Processes, Manufacturing, Aeronautics, Environmental Protection, Communications, Acquisition Management, financial analysis, financial management, cost estimating/analysis, budgeting and performance measurement or Logistics. Experience in isolating, and resolving problems. Ability to explain issues to others in a manner that facilitates informed decision making. May include experience in evaluating, developing and/or analyzing information systems (IS) or information technology (IT) applied to information architectures/information warfare, including the use of client-server systems, distributed data bases, both wide-area and local-area communications, and a performance-based acquisition process. May include experience in financial analysis and management, cost estimating and analysis, budgeting and performance measurement. Also known as Acquisition Specialist.

Functional Responsibility:

Plans and executes tasks and projects relevant to subject matter. Reduces issues to practical recommended options. Explains recommendation to decision-makers in terms that permit decisions. Performs studies and analyses on subjects within the technical scope of work.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, engineering, business or other disciplines or equivalent additional experience is required.

14: Senior Subject Matter Expert

Minimum/General Experience:

Six years experience in relevant discipline(s) or area(s) of expertise. Possible areas of expertise include but are not limited to information technology, information analysis, System Safety, Human Factors, Reliability and Maintainability (R&M), contracting, contract management, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Quality Assurance, Test & Evaluation, Industrial Processes, Manufacturing, Aeronautics, Environmental Protection, Communications, Acquisition Management, financial analysis, financial management, cost estimating/analysis, budgeting and performance measurement or Logistics. Experience in isolating, and resolving problems. Ability to explain issues to others in a manner that facilitates informed decision making. May include experience in evaluating, developing and/or analyzing information systems (IS) or information technology (IT) applied to information architectures/information warfare, including the use of client-server systems, distributed data bases, both wide-area and local-area communications, and a performance-based acquisition process. May include experience in financial analysis and management, cost estimating and analysis, budgeting and performance measurement. Also known as Acquisition Specialist.

Functional Responsibility:

Plans and executes complex tasks and projects relevant to subject matter. May lead the effort of others. Reduces issues to practical recommended options. Explains recommendation to decision-makers in terms that permit decisions. Performs studies and analyses on subjects within the technical scope of work.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, engineering, business or other disciplines or equivalent additional experience is required.