Subject Matter Expert (SME) at S3, Inc.

S³, Inc. is a rapidly growing woman-owned small business founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, that provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The S³, Inc. staff is 84% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.

The Principal Business Unit within S³, Agile Engineering Division, is chartered to DoD PEOs, PMOs, MDA, MSIC, SMDC, and Space Force program support

S³, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance., Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.

S³, Inc. and its subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations to staff for contract growth. At S³, Inc. we're proud to offer above industry standard benefits and encourage our team members to build a fulfilling career with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us and let's build something great together!

S³, Inc. is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the PEO Aviation team on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. 

This position is contingent on award of contract.

The Utility Helicopters Project Office (UHPO) is responsible for the comprehensive life cycle management of the Army’s utility helicopter (UH) fleet. The UHPO manages multiple phases of acquisition, development, production, modification, recapitalization, sustainment, and foreign military sales for the UH 60 Black Hawk Helicopter. In addition, the UHPO is responsible for the acquisition and management of the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH). The UH 60 Black Hawk mission is to protect and sustain the force by providing air assault, general support, command and control, and aero-medical evacuation capabilities.

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) with expertise in acquisition, logistics, and/or technology to support the Army’s most critical aviation platforms. In this role, you’ll work with the UH-60 A/L/M/V Black Hawk, HH-60M Black Hawk, and the UH-72 Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), providing strategic insight and technical expertise that directly impacts Army Aviation readiness, sustainment, and modernization.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted SME, providing authoritative guidance across acquisition, logistics, and technology domains for UHPO aviation systems.
• Contribute to key program documentation, including acquisition strategies, Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), engineering cost estimates, technical data packages, and specifications.
• Provide subject matter expertise on aircraft systems and subsystems, including airframe, avionics, survivability, flight controls, aeromechanics, and propulsion.
• Support lifecycle management, sustainment planning, and modernization initiatives for Army rotary wing platforms.
• Integrate best practices such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA). 
• Partner with government stakeholders, product mangers, and cross-functional teams to ensure program and mission success. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor, Masters, or Ph. D in Engineering or a Technical field. In lieu of degree High School Diploma with 15 years of relevant experience.  
• Experience with UH-60 Black Hawk and/or UH-72 Lakota systems.
• Experience supporting PEO Aviation and/or UHPO core systems.
• Experience with rotary wing technical requirements, sustainment, and acquisition processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to brief senior leader
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have an active DoD SECRET Security Clearance.
• Experience drafting and reviewing DoD acquisition documentation.
• Advanced knowledge of Army aviation logistics, sustainment, and modernization programs.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition regulations (DoDI 5000 series) and program lifecycle management.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% to support mission activities.

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company: S3, Inc.