Subject Matter Expert Level IV HUMINT SME

Sterling is a Global Solutions Integrator that provides information technology, systems engineering and professional services to customers in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal civil and commercial sectors. As one of the nation's leading and fastest growing Global Solutions Integrator, we have the partnerships, access to technology, training, and certifications to plan, integrate and manage large-scale, mission-critical IT programs.

Start/End Dates: 3/3/2026 - 8/31/2026 optional year in 2028
Location work will be performed: Reston
Job Title: IT - Consultant IV

Job Description: Position Title: HUMINT SME
LCAT Title: Subject Matter Expert Level IV
Location: Reston, VA. Full-time onsite work performed in a SCIF.
Funding Type: Funded

Responsibilities:
Seeking an experienced HUMINT SME to join our Team supporting the U.S. Intelligence Community. The HUMINT SME will work as a consulting team member or an individual consultant providing objective advice, expertise, and specialized skills in, but not limited to, supporting projects related to the individual's subject matter expertise. The HUMINT SME is considered an expert in a functional domain (Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Counterintelligence (CI), Collection Operations Management (COM), Collection Requirements Management (CRM), Source Operations Management (SOM) with a number of years of experience. The HUMINT SME prepares and delivers presentations to colleagues and government representatives. Assures the proper use of current or requested programming, testing, and documentation techniques. Produces and/or reviews documentation and reports reflecting knowledge of areas as identified in the statement of work. Generally, an individual assigned to this job are very senior level individual contributors but may have supervisory responsibilities.

Duties:
• Serve as a recognized HUMINT expert, providing objective advice, analysis, research, and guidance on exceptionally complex operational and technical problems
• Act as a functional consultant supporting one or more projects aligned to HUMINT, and occasionally Counterintelligence (CI)
• Provide expert support for customer-facing technical issue resolution, training, and end-user guidance
• Prepare and deliver briefings and presentations to colleagues and government representatives
• Produce, review, and validate documentation and reports in accordance with the statement of work
• Develop and promote best practices for the effective use of HUMINT tools and processes
• Coordinate closely with contract management and Government personnel to ensure requirements are clearly defined and solutions meet mission needs
• Operate primarily as a senior individual contributor, with potential limited lead or supervisory responsibilities as required
 
Required Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree in an area applicable to the position with 8+ years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree in an area applicable to the position with 6 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree requirement
• Active TS/SCI or SCI eligibility and active polygraph or ability to obtain a polygraph
• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on Human Intelligence (HUMINT) experience
• Extensive experience using HUMINT tools, including CHROME and Core Discovery
• Proven experience providing direct support to end users, with strong customer service and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop standards, processes, and user guides to improve response times and enable effective user training

Desired Qualifications:
• Counterintelligence (CI) experience
• Eight years or more supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)

Sterling Computers Corporation (“Sterling”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, medical condition, economic status or status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status, national or social or ethnic origin, past or present membership in the uniformed services, protected veteran status, sex, pregnancy, marital or civil union or domestic partnership status, family or parental status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, family medical history or genetic information, HIV status, political belief, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.