Subject Matter Expert (SME) \u2013 Civil Engineering / Shore Inf

The Rehancement Group, Inc. (TRG) is seeking a a senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Civil Engineering / Shore Infrastructure to support the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Acquisition Support and Systems Engineering Policy (CG-SID-9).

This role provides expert advisory, policy development, and process improvement support for major and non-major acquisition programs within the Civil Engineering and Shore Infrastructure domain. The SME will advise CG-SID-9 leadership on acquisition policy impacts, develop recommendations to improve governance, and support documentation, briefings, and stakeholder engagement related to shore infrastructure programs.

• Location: Onsite at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (USCG HQ)


• Address: 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20593


• Hours: 08:00 - 16:00 Monday through Friday


• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS/USCG Public Trust/Suitability


• Citizenship Requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen


• Employment Type: Full-Time


• Client: U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Acquisition Support and Systems Engineering Policy (CG-SID-9)

Key Responsibilities

• Civil Engineering / Shore Infrastructure Advisory Support


• Provide expert consultation and advisory support-both written and verbal-on Civil Engineering and Shore Infrastructure acquisition policies and processes.


• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to CG-SID-9 leadership on shore infrastructure acquisition issues, risks, and policy implications.


• Maintain awareness of relevant USCG and DoD Civil Engineering and Shore Infrastructure acquisition policies, instructions, and guidance and advise on impacts to USCG acquisition governance.

Policy Development & Process Improvement

• Assist in the development, refinement, and improvement of acquisition policies and guidelines for major and non-major Civil Engineering / Shore Infrastructure acquisition programs.


• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks in current policies and processes and propose actionable improvements.


• Develop written policy recommendations, white papers, and analytical products to support decision-making.

Documentation, Templates & Briefings

• Support development and maintenance of documentation templates and briefing materials for Civil Engineering / Shore Infrastructure acquisition programs.


• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and briefing materials for senior USCG leadership.


• Ensure all written products are accurate, technically sound, and aligned with DHS and USCG acquisition policy.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Participate in meetings, working groups, and governance forums to provide subject matter expertise.


• Engage with acquisition stakeholders to gather information, assess challenges, and propose solutions.


• Present findings and recommendations to CG-SID-9 leadership and other senior officials as required.

Performance Expectations

• Prioritize work based on guidance from the COR or designated officials.


• Deliver high-quality advisory products on time and in alignment with CG-SID-9 objectives.


• Performance will be evaluated based on timeliness, technical accuracy, depth of analysis, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.


• Bachelor's Degree and 11 years of relevant experience is required.


• Extensive experience supporting Civil Engineering and/or Shore Infrastructure acquisition programs in a federal environment is required.


• Strong knowledge of USCG and/or DoD shore infrastructure acquisition policies and processes is required.


• Demonstrated experience providing senior-level advisory support and policy recommendations is required.


• Exceptional analytical, writing, and briefing skills is required.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and USCG-compatible tools is required.


• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS/USCG Public Trust/Suitability is required.


• Ability to work full-time onsite at USCG Headquarters is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting USCG CG-9, CG-SID-9, DHS, DOD, or USCG headquarters components.


• Experience supporting major and non-major acquisition programs within the Civil Engineering or Shore Infrastructure domain.


• Experience developing policy documents, guidance, or governance frameworks.


• Professional certifications such as PE (Professional Engineer) or equivalent.

TRG provides competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience with full options for advancement and a robust benefits program.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dawn Newton, HR and Talent Acquisition Manager at hrhelpline@rehancement.com.