**Overview** **JOPES SME** **Job Location:** Remote / Laurel, MD. Candidates may need to travel. ERP International, LLC ( www.erpinternational.com ) is currently seeking a **_JOPES SME_** supporting our DISA customer. The SME will work as a part of an Agile team performing the modernization of the software application. **Be the Best!** **ERP International is honored to be named a 2024 Top Workplace by The Washington Post! 5 Years Running** **ERP Offers Employees:** *** Competitive Salaries & Benefits!** *** Health Advocate & Concierge Services!** *** Unlimited Job- Related Training & Development!** *** Employee Recognition & Incentive Programs!** *** Employee Appreciation & Company Sponsored Events!** *** Opportunity to work with leading edge technology!** *** Community Outreach & Charity Work!** **Connect With Us!** Apply online today and discover more about this exceptional employment opportunity. www.erpinternational.com **About ERP International, LLC:** ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilianagencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran. **Pay Range:** $80,000 - $95,000 The salary range for this position is determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, qualifications, skill level, and location. The final salary offer will fall within this range and will be commensurate with the candidate’s background and the specific demands of the role. **Responsibilities** **Job Summary** Function as a DoD JOPES SME and lead Business Process expert and Functional Analyst supporting the DISA GFM program. Collaborates with JOPES business users, functional experts, and DISA C2 PEO experts on improving and modernizing JOPES to implement the new JPES system. Will lead the development of new epics and user stories for the new application. Will work with BAs, Functionals, and other experts to implement new capabilities. **Job Responsibilities Include:** + Primarily responsible for translating business requirements from the customer and Joint Staff Use Cases into epics and user stories for JPES (follow on system to JOPES) + Provide knowledge and experience of the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES) processes and data + Work with the user community and product owner(s) to develop user stories that are accurate and complete and have testable acceptance criteria + Work with the GFM ScrumMaster to ensure that the user stories and acceptance criteria match the user community and product owners' requirements + Lead design sessions and builds consensus for JPES functionality + Helps improve the user experience and usability of the application + Work with the development teams to refine and validate user stories + Work with the product owners to ensure that business needs are captured and addressed + Work within Jira to keep Agile work products and artifacts accurate and updated + Conduct weekly JAD sessions with the Product owners and JOPES user Community + Work with Scrum Master to ensure that automated testing matches the acceptance criteria as part of sprint release for all stories + Other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** **Requirements:** + **Must have active DoD Security Clearance of Secret or higher** + **Education:** + Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline. Equivalent work experience will be considered. + **Experience:** + 5+ years of experience in JOPES planning + Deep knowledge of CJCSM 3122.05 or newer versions of this document + Must have hands on experience creating and managing Time Phase Force Deployment Data (JOPES TPFDD) from initiation to execution + Must be familiar with the various JOPES roles and approvals needed to transition a Plan from initiated to executed + Must be familiar with common force planning terminology including but not limited to: + TTPFDD + OPLAN + PID + ULN + FTN + TTAN + POC + POD + POE + UTC + JPEC + COCOM + Working knowledge of Rapid Query Tool (RQT) + **Skills:** + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills + Must be able to communicate strategic information to all levels of civilian and military personnel + Must be able to interact and support senior executives and mission leaders + **Preferred:** + Experience with Agile program management methodologies + Hands-on experience with force deployments using JOPES and additional systems (i.e. JCRM) **Job Locations** _US-MD-Laurel_ **Posted Date** _3 months ago_ _(8/28/2024 11:18 AM)_ **_Job ID_** _2024-4641_