Policy Expert

BCS Allegient has a 35-year history of helping government, research, and private sector clients implement their programs and missions to achieve success. We offer a breadth of professional support services in the areas of business management, communications, systems engineering, analysis, mission execution, and organization performance. We are looking to hire an Independent Consultant Technical Program Management Subject Matter Expert to support our team at the Office of Naval Research in Arlington, VA. Hours: Up to 940 hours. Rate: Up to $130.00 an hour. The hourly rate is dependent on experience. The Subject Matter Expert (SME) will provide part-time support to the Office of Naval Research (ONR), leveraging their expertise to contribute to the advancement of research initiatives. This role involves reviewing technical documents, offering expert opinions, and participating in meetings to guide ONR’s research direction. Key Responsibilities: White Paper and Proposal Review: Conduct in-depth reviews of white papers, proposals, and technical documents to assess their alignment with ONR’s strategic objectives. Provide critical feedback and recommendations for improving the technical content and feasibility of proposed projects. Meeting Participation: Attend and actively participate in meetings, briefings, and discussions with ONR staff, researchers, and stakeholders. Offer expert insights and technical guidance to inform decision-making and contribute to program development. Expert Opinion and Advisory Support: Provide expert opinions on a wide range of topics relevant to ONR’s mission, including emerging technologies, research methodologies, and strategic priorities. Advise ONR leadership and program officers on current trends and potential research opportunities within the expert’s field. Documentation and Reporting: Prepare concise summaries, reports, and presentations outlining key findings, assessments, and recommendations. Document meeting outcomes and action items to ensure alignment with ONR’s objectives. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with ONR staff, other SMEs, and external partners to foster a multidisciplinary approach to research challenges. Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and accessible manner to a diverse audience. Job Requirements Current SECRET Clearance or the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance prior to award A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and twenty-five (25) years of experience in engineering, mathematics, or science, including biology, chemistry, computer science, and physics OR a master’s degree from an accredited college or university and twenty (20) years of experience in engineering, mathematics, or science, including biology, chemistry, computer science, and physics OR a doctorate degree from an accredited college or university and fifteen (15) years of experience in engineering, mathematics, or science, including biology, chemistry, computer science, and physics Recent experience with DoW (formerly DoD) S&T efforts Professional certification or peer recognition in platform technologies, electric propulsion, integrated structural systems, materials, manufacturing, sustainment, control technologies, naval architecture, hull and propulsion hydromechanics, acoustic and non-acoustic signature, structural systems, maneuvering and control, control systems, sea keeping, propulsion and power systems, or automation.