Technical SETA SME

Job Family:

Communications Engineering (COE), Data Science & Analysis (ESA), Electrical Engineering (ELE), IT Architecture/Cloud (ESA), Mechanical Engineering (MCE), Modeling & Simulation Engineering (MSE), Production, Industrial, Material Engineering (MAE), Production, Industrial, Material Engineering (PIE), Research Physicists (PHY), Research Scientists (SCI), Software Engineering (SWE), Specialized Engineering (CHE), Subject Matter Experts - Professional (SMP), Subject Matter Experts - Technical (SMT), Systems Engineering (SYE)

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do:

A Technical SETA provides independent, objective systems engineering and technical expertise to government program offices, ensuring programs are planned, designed, and executed effectively. This role supports the government as a trusted advisor rather than a contractor developing deliverables, focusing on technical rigor, acquisition support, and mission alignment.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide unbiased systems engineering expertise across the full system lifecycle, including concept development, architecture design, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment.

• Review, analyze, and validate contractor technical deliverables, ensuring compliance with requirements, standards, and mission needs.

• Support requirements development and management, including traceability, verification methods, and acceptance criteria.

• Assist with program planning, acquisition strategies, risk management, scheduling, and technical baseline reviews.

• Develop and evaluate technical documentation such as interface control documents, system specifications, test plans, and engineering analyses.

• Support readiness assessments, design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and decision gates.

• Identify risks, issues, and opportunities and provide recommendations to government leadership.

• Conduct independent research, trade studies, and market assessments to inform program decisions.

• Ensure technical alignment with enterprise architectures, security policies, and cross-program integrations.

• Facilitate communication among stakeholders, including government customers, contractors, and mission partners.

Guidehouse is currently looking for experts with experience in one or more of the following for these Technical SETA SME roles:

• Waveform & RF Communications

• Wireless Communications Systems

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML)

• Modeling & Simulation (M&S)

• Quantum Computing

• Advanced Platforms & Systems Integration

• Computer Vision & Sensing Technologies

• Microelectronics & Next-Gen Hardware

These roles require 5-days a week on client site in Bethesda, MD.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph

• Bachelor’s in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field with EIGTH (8) or more years of experience in related field

• Master’s in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field with FOUR (4) or more years of experience in related field

• PhD in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field with TWO (2) or more years of experience in related field

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• ONE (1) year of experience in the Intelligence Community (IC), including experience with requirements, CONOPS, and transition

• Excellent writing/editing skills

• Excellent slide development/PowerPoint skills

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks

The annual salary range for this position is $115,200.00-$172,800.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Famil