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(Part-Time): Special Operations Forces (SOF) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Part time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Professionalism

Job description

Opportunity (Part-Time): Special Operations Forces (SOF) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking a Special Operations Forces SME
to support a U.S. Government Institutional Capacity Building (ICB) program, with a focus on strategy development, conflict prevention, promotion of stability, and building partnerships.

Location: 
Remote support (CONUS) and forward engagements (OCONUS) as part of a U.S. Government contract.

Level of Effort:
  • Non travel months: Approximately 30-40 hours/month.
  • Engagement: Approximately 80-100 hours/month during engagement months.
  • Post-Engagement: Support as needed.

Objective: Support development and improvement of systems and institutions aimed at enhancing stability and security in conflict-affected areas.

Required Qualifications/Skills:
  • Retired O-5 / O-6 with U.S. Army Special Forces qualifications or U.S. Marine Corps Raider qualifications and experience in the AFRICOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).
  • 10+ years of knowledge of special operations capabilities, service interoperability, and operational integration from the tactical to strategic level.
  • 5+ years of experience supporting partner nation development of operating concepts and follow-on plans to support successful execution of Operational Plans (OPLAN) and Concepts of Operations (CONOP), including development of doctrine, Mission Essential Tasks, and training program design.
  • Extensive experience in civil-military engagement, institutional capacity building, and force professionalization 
  • Subject matter expertise in crafting and developing ‘whole-of-government’ approach in combating violent extremist organizations (VEO).
  • Subject matter expertise in regional partner integrations for communications, analysis, and production. 
  • 2+ years of experience working at OSD, Joint Staff, Combatant Command, or Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) special operations strategy/planning staff.
  • 2+ years of functional experience integrating Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) concepts into Irregular Warfare (IW) doctrine or plans.
  • U.S. Secret Security Clearance required.

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