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Cyber SME

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 02, 2026
As a Cyber SETA Subject Matter Expert (SME) with MTSI you will support the Air Force Special Programs Office (SAF/AQL) cyber division by coordinating between SAF/AQL and other DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) offices on matters pertaining to highly complex offensive and defensive cyber capabilities programs. You will be responsible for supporting customers in a Special Access Program (SAP) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment, with daily interaction with program managers, cyber engineers, and industry subject matter experts across multiple services. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in operational integration, compartmented planning, capability development and integration, and cross-organizational mission coordination, with the judgment and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in sensitive and complex national security environments. Primary Responsibilities Utilize SME level experience to effectively provide strategic advice, expertise, detailed analysis, evaluation, and recommendations for optimization/improvement. Initiate, supervise, and/or develop requirements from project inception to conclusion. Identify mission gaps and opportunities and develop executable options that integrate operational, intelligence, technical, and partner capabilities. Support capability development and integration by translating operational needs into requirements and connecting mission teams with relevant government and commercial solutions. Coordinate and deconflict activities across government organizations, operational components, and stakeholders. Plan and conduct external engagements with mission partners, technical organizations, industry, and other stakeholders to advance operational objectives. Engage with senior leadership at the Pentagon, COCOM, and Program Office level Collaborate with engineering teams, system owners, and mission stakeholders to ensure secure system design, implementation, and sustainment. Develop concise operational assessments, briefings, decision-support products, and recommendations that clearly articulate options, risks, dependencies, authorities, and resource requirements. Required: 15+ years of relevant Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC), work experience with no less than five total years of experience in a SAP or SCI environment with at least one year of total experience within the past five years. Knowledge and expertise with MS Office products Strong communication skills to include authoring documents/briefings and an effective communicator - able to convey complex concepts via written word, diagram, or briefing Knowledge and expertise of DoD (or service) HQ level policy, staffing processes, and organization responsibilities DESIRED Headquarters/Air Staff/OSD Staff Experience DESIRED Working knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and DoD Science and Technology agencies DESIRED Knowledgeable of DoD Programming and Budgeting processes.DESIRED Experience in vulnerability research or exploit development (reverse engineering, debugging, PoC development). DESIRED Ability to translate technical exploitation results into capability gaps, engineering requirements, and operational impacts. DESIRED Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a technical field, preferably engineering, computer science, cyber security, or related field Master's Degree (MS) in a technical field, preferably engineering, computer science, cyber security, or related field DESIRED Clearance Requirements: Current/active Top Secret/SCI; Current or recent DoD SAP access Subject to a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph The pay range for this position is $180,000/year to $220,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI offers a full range of medical benefits, 401k, ESOP, paid time off, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled. #LI-LS1 #mtsi #lawrenciumsaskatchewantrout #LI-Onsite Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.