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# MESF Force Development SME

- **Company:** D2 Government Solutions
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Office, SC Clearance, Navsea
- **Published:** June 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e7fb778af152465f

## About the Role

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)

## Description

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


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