MESF Force Development SME

D2 Government Solutions is seeking a MESF Force Development Subject Matter Expert (SME) aligned with Objective Area 4 to support the Force Generation Professional Support Services requirement for Maritime Expeditionary Security Group ONE (MESG ONE). This is a contingent position focused on analyzing, developing, and enhancing training and readiness programs to support MESF operational effectiveness and future force capabilities. Location & Work Schedule

• Primary Work Location: MESG ONE, NOLF-IB, Imperial Beach, CA
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (30-minute lunch)
• Travel: CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required, * Analyze MESF warfighting programs to assess future training and readiness requirements, supporting the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP) and Fleet Response Training Plan
• Evaluate emerging capabilities, including:
• Next-generation patrol boats
• New ground and maritime systems
• Integration into training pipelines and operational use
• Conduct research and provide recommendations to align MESF doctrine, policy, and guidance with:
• NECC / NECCPAC
• NAVSEA
• Other Navy and joint-force stakeholders
• Support integration of MESF units into the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) process, including coordination with NECC exercise planners
• Assist with resource allocation, scheduling, and sequencing for joint and allied training exercises
• Analyze technical documentation and publications from:
• MESF
• NECC / NECCPAC
• NFC / NECTF
• NAVSEA
• Joint service sources
• Develop reports and provide recommendations to improve current and future warfighting readiness and training effectiveness

Do you have experience in Training program design for professional development?, * Active SECRET clearance (required at time of application)

• Minimum 3 years of recent NECC or expeditionary experience developing training and readiness initiatives (within the past 5 years); MESF experience highly desired
• Minimum 15 years of operational, training, and readiness experience, including warfare qualification (expeditionary community preferred)
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Experience delivering briefings and written communications to senior leadership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with AI tools in government or civilian environments highly desired

Security Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC)
• Must comply with all Navy security policies and complete required training (e.g., Navy e-Learning)