Subject Matter Expert - Expeditionary Engineering

JRAD is seeking candidates to support the Director of Air Force Civil Engineers, AF/A4C. This is a hybrid position based out of Arlington, VA (Pentagon). Fully remote may be considered.

Description:

JRAD is recruiting a highly qualified Subject Matter Expert to provide high-level technical and policy support to the Department of the Air Force in Expeditionary Engineering, Civil Engineer (CE) readiness, and Joint Doctrine integration. This position requires deep experience in Air Force policy, doctrine development, and strategic program support, working under AF/A4C program management.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, coordinate, and maintain DAF and Joint Doctrine, policies, and governance documentation relevant to Expeditionary Engineering and CE capabilities.
• Support AF/A4C with expert-level input on doctrine and guidance development, ensuring alignment across MAJCOMs, AFCEC, AFIMSC, and Joint Staff.
• Participate in high-level forums, panels, and working groups to deliver meeting materials (e.g., slides, after-action reports, briefings) and present technical insights to senior stakeholders.
• Analyze proposed strategic plans, concepts of operation, and policy changes; provide formal recommendations and impact assessments to Government representatives.
• Develop strategic documents, staff packages, and publications, including white papers, bullet background papers, and technical reports.
• Review and recommend updates to Unit Type Codes (UTCs), Engineer Force Laydown (EFL), and readiness products based on Global Force Management (GFM) and operational requirements.
• Support readiness analysis and civil engineer laydown strategy development in coordination with HAF, SAF, LeMay Center, and other key organizations.
• Assist in creating and validating exercise and training programs to enhance engineer force capabilities for peacetime and wartime contingencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Policy, National Security, or a related technical discipline (Master's preferred).
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in Expeditionary Engineering and Civil Engineer operations, including GFM policy and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior defense leadership with doctrine and policy development.
• Strong understanding of DAF corporate processes, programs, and interagency coordination mechanisms.
• Proficient in readiness tools such as ARIS, DRRS, TPFDD, and MILPDS.

Security Clearance:

• DoD Secret Clearance

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.

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