Human Resource Management Subject Matter Expert (SME)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Human Resource Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the United States.

This opportunity is ideal for a senior-level HR and workforce development expert seeking to contribute to strategic international advisory missions supporting institutional capacity building initiatives. In this role, you will provide high-level guidance on human capital development, talent management, and HR system modernization within complex government and defense-related environments. The position combines remote collaboration with occasional international engagements, offering the chance to work alongside senior leadership, military stakeholders, and partner nation officials. You will play a critical role in strengthening workforce strategies, developing sustainable HR frameworks, and supporting organizational transformation initiatives. The environment is highly collaborative, mission-oriented, and focused on delivering long-term operational impact. This role is particularly suited for experienced professionals with deep expertise in strategic HR operations, leadership advisory, and cross-cultural engagement.

• Provide strategic advisory support on human resource management and human capital development initiatives within institutional capacity building programs.
• Develop and recommend workforce development strategies, talent management frameworks, and HR policies aligned with organizational and strategic objectives.
• Support the design and implementation of HR modernization initiatives that improve workforce effectiveness, organizational readiness, and long-term sustainability.
• Collaborate with senior-level stakeholders, including civilian and military leadership, to strengthen HR systems, governance structures, and talent management practices.
• Facilitate workshops, advisory sessions, and group discussions in both virtual and in-person environments to support knowledge transfer and operational alignment.
• Contribute to strategic planning efforts related to workforce capability development, organizational transformation, and leadership support functions.
• Provide subject matter expertise in support of international engagement activities, including coordination with partner nation representatives and institutional stakeholders.
• Assist with post-engagement follow-up activities, reporting, and recommendations to ensure continuity and long-term program impact.

Requirements:

• Previous service as a retired O-5/O-6 officer or E-9 with extensive leadership experience in military or government environments.
• Strong background in human resource management, talent management, organizational development, or human capital development initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing HR strategies, workforce policies, and talent development frameworks at a strategic level.
• Experience supporting Joint Staff, Combatant Command, Service staff, or comparable high-level operational environments.
• Proven ability to facilitate professional engagements, workshops, and collaborative sessions with senior stakeholders in both live and virtual settings.
• Familiarity with Security Cooperation and Institutional Capacity Building programs involving international or partner nation collaboration.
• Experience working with senior civilian or military officials, including ministerial and general staff leadership.
• Knowledge of operations and regional engagement within the AFRICOM Area of Responsibility is highly preferred.
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance is required.
• Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• Ability to support periodic international travel engagements and flexible workload requirements.

Benefits:

• Flexible part-time engagement structure with remote work opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact international advisory and institutional development initiatives.
• Exposure to strategic-level government and defense collaboration environments.
• Dynamic work combining remote support and international engagement assignments.
• Meaningful mission-driven work focused on workforce transformation and organizational development.
• Collaborative environment with experienced senior professionals and stakeholders.
• Flexible monthly workload depending on engagement schedules.
• Opportunity to apply extensive leadership and HR expertise in a strategic consulting capacity.