Technical Advisor – Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Location: Dayton, OH or Chantilly, VA
Employer: WiSC Enterprises, LLC
Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS/SCI strongly preferred)

About the Role

WiSC Enterprises is seeking a Technical Advisor (SME) to provide expert technical and analytical support to complex government programs and mission-critical systems. The Technical Advisor will lead assessments, analyze operational challenges, define user requirements, and recommend process, system, and configuration changes that improve efficiency and mission effectiveness. This senior-level role requires deep expertise, the ability to navigate competing priorities, and strong communication with senior stakeholders.

• Conduct research, data collection, and analysis to support studies, assessments, and projections.

• Compile findings and prepare inputs for technical reports, operational summaries, and program documentation.

• Perform assessments of complex systems and processes; recommend and institute changes to improve efficiency and performance.

• Plan and conduct studies of work problems and procedures (e.g., organizational changes, information flow, production methods, cost analysis).

• Recommend improvements or modifications in workflows, sequence of operations, and equipment utilization.

• Examine current and planned operations to define and coordinate user requirements that meet total program needs.

• Translate user requirements into system specifications, configuration management plans, life cycle management documentation, and integrated logistics support plans.

• Develop and write specifications, manuals, and user documentation for client and end-user personnel.

• Engage with users to gather requirements, define work problems, and design processes or systems to address operational gaps.

• Provide expert input and leadership on high-visibility, complex projects, advising senior stakeholders on strategic direction and technical feasibility.

• Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).

• Education and experience meeting SME-level requirements:

  • PhD + 10 years of relevant experience, OR

  • Master’s degree + 14 years of relevant experience, OR

  • Bachelor’s degree + 16 years of relevant experience.

• Proven track record of technical advising and systems analysis for U.S. government or defense programs.

• Expertise in requirements definition, systems specification, configuration management, and process optimization.

• Strong ability to understand and communicate program context, history, priorities, and competing stakeholder interests.

• Skilled in developing and implementing strategic plans in collaboration with senior leadership.

• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to brief stakeholders at all levels.

Why WiSC Enterprises

• Work on impactful national security programs where your expertise drives mission success.

• Competitive salary and benefits with opportunities for professional growth.

• Collaborative, mission-driven environment with direct engagement from senior leadership.