SME IV – Implementation Scientist

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📍 Silver Springs, MD, USFULL TIME

About this role

About the Role

Culmen International is hiring a Subject Matter Expert (SME IV) – Implementation Scientist to support the translation of research findings into sustainable improvements across military mental healthcare systems. This position will lead implementation science initiatives designed to improve clinical outcomes and increase adoption of evidence-based practices throughout the Military Health System.

 

What You’ll Do in Your New Role

In this role, you will identify gaps in mental healthcare delivery, assess evidence-based solutions, design and manage implementation studies, evaluate intervention effectiveness, and collaborate with stakeholders to support system-wide improvements. You will also provide recommendations for scaling successful initiatives across the enterprise.

 

Required Qualifications

 

  • Doctorate in a relevant field.
  • Minimum of thirteen (13) years of post-doctoral experience supporting research translation and implementation initiatives in healthcare delivery systems.
  • Minimum of three (3) years leading implementation efforts within the mental healthcare environment.
  • Experience identifying healthcare performance gaps and evaluating evidence-based solutions.
  • Ability to design and lead implementation science studies and pilot projects.
  • Experience collaborating with stakeholders to identify adoption barriers and facilitators.
  • Ability to develop implementation plans and recommendations for enterprise-wide deployment.
  • Experience producing technical reports, briefings, presentations, manuscripts, and related deliverables.

 

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

 

  • Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen, and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners) 

  • 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
  • Life insurance and disability paid by the company
  • Supplemental Insurance Available
  • Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
  • 12 Paid Holidays

  

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

 

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants.  Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.

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This SME IV – Implementation Scientist position at culmen was posted on Jul 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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