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Senior Subject Matter Expert/Functional Area Expert (SME/FAE)

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Senior Subject Matter Expert/Functional Area Expert (SME/FAE) to provide support for our government customer in National Capital Region, Washington, D.C. This position is onsite Monday-Friday at the Pentagon.

Description of Responsibilities:

• Support WHS/SPD or other DoD Customer Agencies to maintain current portfolio information.
• Develop an interactive process that challenges decision makers to emphasize stakeholder involvement and data presentation and facilitate decision-making.
• Propose database model concept and require iterative modifications to scale.
• Develop accepted model concept with agreed upon portfolio data elements which include the building inventories, geographic information to identify municipality jurisdictions and the real estate submarkets.
• Develop simulation model that supports "what if" type scenarios.
• Gain updated real estate implementation strategies that can be executed.
• Conduct the periodic National Capital Region occupancy census.
• Develop specific portfolio strategies, which may start with occupancy analysis for each selected component identified in the issued Task Order and address consolidation opportunities along with space usage.
• Document the tenant components' profile, to include missions, goals, primary strategic objectives, security and technology requirements and square footage footprint.
• Present ideas and concepts in an illustrative manner to include mediums such as graphic charts and virtual reality simulators for executive presentation.
• Recommend to selected tenant components ways to reduce group's overall footprint and utilization rate.
• Assist representatives from selected tenant components with changes in their physical workspaces and more importantly, with changes in work processes, policies, human resources, technology, teleworking and hoteling or free-addressing.
• Strategic Occupancy Analysis/Surveys: Survey 20% of the total real estate portfolio on an annual basis and collaborate with GSA and SPD to develop an executive summary.
• Support IPT meetings designed for designing solutions, decision making, strategic portfolio planning, and evaluating customer feedback.
• Provide techniques that will allow the action team members to prioritize potential solutions and implement the most beneficial ones first.
• With SPD leadership, the Contractor shall prepare for and conduct decision-making sessions.
• Lead ongoing strategic planning and strategic action engagements.
• Utilize in partnership with the customer the available feedback vehicles to determine customer satisfaction and engagement.

Required Degree/Education/Certifications: Master's Degree or above.

Required Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of twenty (20) years of knowledge of DoD, OSD, and WHS or of comparable federal experience in similar environments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of responsibilities, functions, and operations of all DoD organizations; demonstrated knowledge and a demonstrated ability to communicate and work with senior executives across Executive Branch agencies, the Military Departments, and other DoD organizations.
• Superior ability to communicate verbally and in writing at the highest levels of government.
• Expert knowledge regarding strategy formulation, execution, and planning of DoD resources.
• Extensive knowledge of DoD functional policies, procedures, and techniques in solving senior management challenges by creating innovative and pragmatic solutions.
• Thoroughly understands the ramifications of actions on DoD interests and the ability to convey issues and concerns of the Department.
• Able to conduct high level analysis and effectively integrate analyses of a very broad range of highly complex factors, including accurate assessments of the institutional environment in which policy alternatives will be considered, selected, and implemented into the decision making process.
• Articulates and represents DoD policy positions clearly and persuasively to very senior-level audiences.
• Supports multiple complex and multi-faceted projects, clearly defines goals and objectives, and integrates resources to achieve critical desired end-states.
• Can draft the highest caliber DoD senior executive decision documents based on detailed reviews and analysis enterprise issues.
• Assists with the development, coordination, and implementation of organizational responsibilities.
• Conducts comprehensive analyses complex issues, develop creative approaches to resolve issues into actionable plans.
• Assist with planning and coordination of activities to ensure the objectives and priorities of the organization are achieved.
• Assists in analyzing and developing improvement options for administrative functions to include human resources, budget development and execution, logistics, facilities management, administrative security, and contract management.

Desired Skills and Experience: Senior service level support in the Pentagon is strongly preferred.

Required Citizenship and Clearance:

• Must be U.S. Citizen
• Must have an Interim Secret Clearance to start employment. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees "EOE, including Disability/Vets" The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, K?pono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, K?kaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship. For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

Senior Subject Matter Expert/Functional Area Expert (SME/FAE)

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Senior Subject Matter Expert/Functional Area Expert (SME/FAE) to provide support for our government customer in National Capital Region, Washington, D.C. This position is onsite Monday-Friday at the Pentagon.

Description of Responsibilities:

• Support WHS/SPD or other DoD Customer Agencies to maintain current portfolio information.
• Develop an interactive process that challenges decision makers to emphasize stakeholder involvement and data presentation and facilitate decision-making.
• Propose database model concept and require iterative modifications to scale.
• Develop accepted model concept with agreed upon portfolio data elements which include the building inventories, geographic information to identify municipality jurisdictions and the real estate submarkets.
• Develop simulation model that supports "what if" type scenarios.
• Gain updated real estate implementation strategies that can be executed.
• Conduct the periodic National Capital Region occupancy census.
• Develop specific portfolio strategies, which may start with occupancy analysis for each selected component identified in the issued Task Order and address consolidation opportunities along with space usage.
• Document the tenant components' profile, to include missions, goals, primary strategic objectives, security and technology requirements and square footage footprint.
• Present ideas and concepts in an illustrative manner to include mediums such as graphic charts and virtual reality simulators for executive presentation.
• Recommend to selected tenant components ways to reduce group's overall footprint and utilization rate.
• Assist representatives from selected tenant components with changes in their physical workspaces and more importantly, with changes in work processes, policies, human resources, technology, teleworking and hoteling or free-addressing.
• Strategic Occupancy Analysis/Surveys: Survey 20% of the total real estate portfolio on an annual basis and collaborate with GSA and SPD to develop an executive summary.
• Support IPT meetings designed for designing solutions, decision making, strategic portfolio planning, and evaluating customer feedback.
• Provide techniques that will allow the action team members to prioritize potential solutions and implement the most beneficial ones first.
• With SPD leadership, the Contractor shall prepare for and conduct decision-making sessions.
• Lead ongoing strategic planning and strategic action engagements.
• Utilize in partnership with the customer the available feedback vehicles to determine customer satisfaction and engagement.

Required Degree/Education/Certifications: Master's Degree or above.

Required Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of twenty (20) years of knowledge of DoD, OSD, and WHS or of comparable federal experience in similar environments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of responsibilities, functions, and operations of all DoD organizations; demonstrated knowledge and a demonstrated ability to communicate and work with senior executives across Executive Branch agencies, the Military Departments, and other DoD organizations.
• Superior ability to communicate verbally and in writing at the highest levels of government.
• Expert knowledge regarding strategy formulation, execution, and planning of DoD resources.
• Extensive knowledge of DoD functional policies, procedures, and techniques in solving senior management challenges by creating innovative and pragmatic solutions.
• Thoroughly understands the ramifications of actions on DoD interests and the ability to convey issues and concerns of the Department.
• Able to conduct high level analysis and effectively integrate analyses of a very broad range of highly complex factors, including accurate assessments of the institutional environment in which policy alternatives will be considered, selected, and implemented into the decision making process.
• Articulates and represents DoD policy positions clearly and persuasively to very senior-level audiences.
• Supports multiple complex and multi-faceted projects, clearly defines goals and objectives, and integrates resources to achieve critical desired end-states.
• Can draft the highest caliber DoD senior executive decision documents based on detailed reviews and analysis enterprise issues.
• Assists with the development, coordination, and implementation of organizational responsibilities.
• Conducts comprehensive analyses complex issues, develop creative approaches to resolve issues into actionable plans.
• Assist with planning and coordination of activities to ensure the objectives and priorities of the organization are achieved.
• Assists in analyzing and developing improvement options for administrative functions to include human resources, budget development and execution, logistics, facilities management, administrative security, and contract management.

Desired Skills and Experience: Senior service level support in the Pentagon is strongly preferred.

Required Citizenship and Clearance:

• Must be U.S. Citizen
• Must have an Interim Secret Clearance to start employment. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees "EOE, including Disability/Vets" The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, K?pono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, K?kaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship. For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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