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SME I (Subject Matter Expert)

Obsidian Solutions Group
Obsidian Solutions Group Salary
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026
Description

SME I

Primary Location: Washington, DC

Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Obsidian Solutions Group is seeking a SME I to serve as a subject matter expert supporting DHS missions in the Greater Washington, D.C. area, providing expert guidance, consultation, facilitation, training, change-management support, and specialized education to the client and project teams. This role leverages deep expertise in areas such as technology, science, public policy, administration, and management to deliver high-quality analysis and strategic support. The SME I drives mission outcomes by advising on complex challenges, developing informed solutions, and leading training and knowledge-sharing activities across the organization.

Requirements

Specific Responsibilities

  • Provides specialized expertise, guidance, and consultation to clients and project teams in areas such as technology, science, public policy and administration, and management.
  • Facilitates workshops, meetings, and working sessions to advance project objectives and build client consensus.
  • Designs and delivers training and educational programs to build client and team capability in relevant subject areas.
  • Leads and supports change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes, systems, or organizational initiatives.
  • Applies deep subject matter knowledge to inform the development of deliverables, recommendations, and solutions tailored to client needs.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of specialized experience with a deep understanding of and expertise in his/her subject area.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

  • Normal office environment

Travel

  • May require some travel

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.

A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.

Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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