Technical Manager / SME – Field Validation & Assessment

Position Title: Technical Manager / Subject Matter Expert – Field Validation, Assessment & Space Management Reports To: Program Manager Location: Primarily desk-side / remote from the Contractor's office or home office (CONUS including Alaska, Hawaii, and outlying areas); occasional on-site support at DoD installations. OCONUS travel is highly unusual and only as required by individual task orders. Purpose / Customer Benefit: Delivers "ground truth" field data that populates and validates Real Property records, directly improving accuracy of reports to higher headquarters and enabling reliable sustainment funding and space utilization decisions. Key Responsibilities: Conduct field validation and on-site assessment to create new Real Property records and update existing records. Collect and verify "ground truth" data used in RP IT systems; ensure accuracy that impacts sustainment funding and headquarters reporting. Utilize Real Property data combined with population, force structure, and other datasets to support requirements development, space utilization studies, and capacity planning. Coordinate with facility users, tenants, and managers during field work. As Technical Manager: Plan and oversee field teams; ensure consistent data collection standards across multiple installations. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Urban Planning, Engineering, or related field. Minimum 5 years of experience performing field validation, asset inventory, or space management for DoD or Federal installations. Working knowledge of DoD Real Property systems and space planning principles. Experience with data collection tools, GPS, and mobile field applications. Strong analytical skills for translating field observations into system updates and planning recommendations. Must maintain IAT Level I and favorable NACI; ability to travel as required. Success Metrics: 100% of field-validated records accepted by Government without rework. Space utilization and capacity planning deliverables directly inform customer decision-making. Benefits Competitive salary with performance bonuses Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Generous PTO and 11 paid federal holidays Professional development & certification support (PMP, IAT, etc.) Primarily remote position with flexible scheduling Veteran-friendly culture and career growth opportunities Heartland Consulting Contact For questions or to apply, contact Heartland Consulting at: [email protected] About Heartland Consulting Heartland Consulting was founded in 2009 by a Marine Corps Veteran with a vision to "Create Value for America." As a certified Native American-Owned and Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Vienna, VA, we combine deep expertise in Federal agency operations with management consulting, IT, financial management, and business services to help government and commercial clients achieve greater efficiency and mission success.