Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME-CE)
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Job Location:
Albuquerque, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
***Must have an active DOE Q clearance. Active meaning the individual granted a clearance is briefed and currently occupies a position for which the clearance is required.***
Leidos is seeking Senior Subject Matter Experts (SME-CE) to provide high-level technical strategic and integration expertise in support of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE). These positions support enterprise efforts to identify assess and mitigate risks to the nuclear weapons stockpile and associated research development design production testing and sustainment capabilities. Selected candidates will serve as senior technical authorities and trusted advisors providing independent expertise enterprise integration insight and facilitation support across NNSA federal offices national laboratories production agencies and Department of Defense (DoD) stakeholders. Depending on expertise and mission alignment candidates may support one or more enterprise-level initiatives related to risk management mission assurance integration effectiveness or cross-organizational performance improvement. This role requires a deeply experienced professional with strong enterprise awareness and demonstrated ability to operate effectively at senior leadership levels within classified national security environments. The successful candidate is a recognized expert in relevant mission areas capable of synthesizing complex technical and programmatic information and delivering actionable recommendations that strengthen enterprise integration assurance and mission performance.
This is a full-time contractor-support position located on-site at NNSA offices in Albuquerque NM. Level and compensation will be commensurate with experience expertise and mission scope.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as a senior technical authority providing subject matter expertise related to nuclear weapons enterprise risk assurance integration and mission execution.
- Advise federal leadership on enterprise-level challenges emerging risks and cross-organizational integration issues.
- Provide independent assessments of technical programmatic and operational initiatives affecting the Nuclear Security Enterprise.
- Support development of strategic communications executive briefings white papers reports and technical memoranda for senior and executive leadership.
- Participate in and facilitate inter-organizational working groups involving NNSA national laboratories production agencies and DoD stakeholders.
- Provide expert insight on policies processes and mission assurance measures to improve enterprise effectiveness.
- Support formal tracking and response to Defense Programs DoD and Congressional actions and inquiries as assigned.
- Evaluate integration effectiveness identify systemic gaps and recommend improvements to enterprise processes.
- Engage with interdisciplinary teams of senior technical experts to anticipate threats and proactively strengthen enterprise posture.
- Operate effectively in classified and unclassified environments while ensuring compliance with applicable policies and security requirements.
Requirements:
- Active DOE Q clearance.
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution (STEM discipline preferred).
- Extensive experience supporting DOE NNSA DoD national laboratories or comparable national security environments.
- Demonstrated expertise in nuclear weapons programs enterprise assurance integration risk management or closely related mission areas.
- Significant experience operating in classified environments supporting national security programs.
- Proven ability to advise and interact with senior federal officials military leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience contributing as a senior member of interdisciplinary technical teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including preparation of materials for senior and executive leadership.
- Strong analytical facilitation and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook SharePoint).
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Original Posting:
February 26 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range -The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Databases
- System Design
- Cybersecurity
- System Architecture
- Intelligence Experience
- Military Experience
- Requirements Gathering
- Joint Operations
- Curriculum Development
- DoD Experience
- FISMA
- Ant
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
