Technical Expert (SME)

Culmen is seeking a Technical Expert to support the DFC's environmental and social assessment process.

This position will support the environmental and social assessment and monitoring of DFC PD support to projects. The contractor will assess environmental and social needs for proposed or active PD supported projects and review environmental and social terms of reference, deliverables, and implementation evidence. The contractor will coordinate across the PD and Environmental and Social Divisions to ensure consistency of the assessment of environmental and social performance of DFC projects.

This is for future openings and positions may not be immediately available.

Perform research, collection and collation of data from studies
• Responsible for the compilation of data and preparation of inputs into larger reports
• Performs assessments and projections of analysis process
• Analyze factors and components of complex systems to recommend and institute changes to increase efficiency
• Plans studies of work problems and procedures
• Recommend improvement of modifications in operations, equipment utilized and related matters
• Examines and analyzes current / contemplated operations for developing, defining, and coordinating user requirements
• Translates user requirements into system specifications, configuration, management plans, life cycle management documentation, and integrated logistics
• Write specifications manuals and documentation for clients and user personnel
• Gathers information from users to define work problems, designs system and procedures to resolve issues
• May be assigned responsibility for management of the project, including staff

• 10+ years of experience as a SME or Technical Expert
• MA / MS Degree
• Initiate, supervise, and / or develop requirements from a project's inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs
• Experience providing strategic advice, technical guidance, and expertise to program and project staff
• Understand detailed analysis, evaluation, and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and / or maintenance efforts
• Experience working on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a program or project
• Experience consulting with stakeholders and clients
• Consultation experience with clients to define need or problem
• Experience supervising studies
• Experience in leading surveys to collect and analyze data
• Experience providing advice and recommending solutions
• Experience working with and supervising less senior staff

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security,
strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k - Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.

TALENT PIPELINE - Qualified applicants will be contacted as soon as funding for this position is secured!