Operations SME/Analyst

Position title : Operations SME/Analyst

Location : San Diego, CA

Clearance required : TOP SECRET with SCI eligibility

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Training development & delivery: Contribute to the design, development, and delivery of training programs that align with operational objectives and mission requirements. Ensure curricula, materials, and scenarios are current, relevant, and measurable.
• Plan, script, and facilitate simulation based training. Coordinate resources, roles, timelines, and evaluation criteria to ensure realistic, outcomes driven exercises.
• Logistics & parts procurement: Support procurement of parts and training aids; manage requisitions, vendor coordination, lead times, receipts, and inventory tracking to enable timely training execution.
• Coordinate instructor and participant schedules; manage rosters, readiness status, access requirements, and communications to ensure smooth training operations.
• Translate mission needs into training objectives, scenarios, and success metrics; ensure training activities directly support mission readiness and operational effectiveness.
• Collect and analyze training outcomes (KPIs, AARs, performance assessments). Identify trends, gaps, and root causes; recommend improvements to drive continuous readiness gains.
• Lead/participate in After Action Reviews; develop corrective actions, update SOPs/TTPs, and track implementation to closure.
• Documentation & compliance: Produce training plans, lesson plans, exercise directives, checklists, evaluation rubrics, and reports; ensure compliance with contract, policy, and audit standards.
• Continuous improvement: Implement plans to improve throughput, quality, and cost effectiveness across training operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting operational missions involving uncrewed systems.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with data analysis techniques and software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Python, R, Tableau).
• Ability to visualize and present data effectively.
• Understanding of airspace regulations and procedures.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations pertaining to UAS operations.
• FAA Part 107 certification (for UAS operations) or the ability to obtain it with 6 months of Task Order start.