FDA Subject Matter Expert

Job Summary

Aptive is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) who is a highly experienced resource to provide tactical and strategic support of FDA's near and long-term strategic activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Senior expert with extensive, enterprise-wide knowledge and experience in one or more designated functional and/or domain areas.
• Provides insight and advice concerning strategic direction and
  applicability of up to date, industry standard solutions.
• Is responsible for providing high level vision to
  program/project manager or senior client leadership to influence objectives of complex efforts.
• The Subject Matter Expert is primarily utilized on projects for their specific expertise, not in a managerial capacity, in support of the creation of comprehensive methods for describing current and/or future structure and behavior of an organization's processes, systems, personnel and organizational sub-units, so
  that they align with the organization's core goals and strategic direction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in business process and system analysis, design, improvement, and implementation efforts and in translating business process needs into technical requirements.
• 10+ years of federal and/or healthcare consulting and/or project management experience.
• Bachelors' degree, Masters' preferred
• Ability to work onsite in Silver Spring, MD as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Demonstrated ability to work in PowerPoint and quantitative strengths in the creation of detailed analytical models using Excel and various tools.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning, organizational designs, change management, policy, risk management, performance management, knowledge management, trainig, coaching and mentoring.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues; desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
• Experience with FDA and/or HHS.
• Strategic thinker with a drive to get all types of work done and a high attention to detail.
• Excellent ability to communicate across all mediums and settings; superior consulting abilities.

Client Information

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is optimizing and modernizing its business operations to align with strategic priorities and increase the effectiveness of FDA organizations. The goal is to ensure the organizational structures, policies, and processes, which govern the management of resources (staffing, facilities, and technology), facilitate mission success, defined by measurable outcomes and an organizational culture where continuous improvement and accountability for results are valued.

About Aptive

Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We're advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.

We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.

COVID 19 Vaccine Statement

This position supports a federal government contract and is subject to government vaccination mandates or other customer vaccination requirements. All new hires are required to report their vaccination status and proof of vaccination, or an adjudicated accommodation may be required for employment.