Subject Matter Expert (SME) to Support Maritime Operations

HSI is seeking a contractor to establish and sustain a dedicated maritime operations group focused on enhancing maritime security and disrupting illicit networks through the design, development, and implementation of operational processes, automated workflows, and visualizations. The contractor will be responsible for standing up this group from inception to full operational capability, ensuring it functions as a critical hub for drafting operational documents, enabling interagency collaboration, and supporting joint initiatives that respond to evolving threats in the maritime domain. The team must be agile and capable of rapidly adapting to new national security challenges, providing timely and effective support to a wide array of maritime enforcement and intelligence activities. The work will be performed in Fairfax, Virginia, under the oversight of the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, with primary point of contact Cory Chandler and alternate contact Catherine Bivians available for inquiries. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 541614 for management consulting services and does not involve any set-aside provisions for small businesses. The contractor will be expected to deliver not only technical and operational expertise but also strategic guidance to ensure the group’s long-term effectiveness and integration within broader homeland security frameworks.