(Part-Time): Special Operations Forces (SOF) Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Remote · United States or US
Job Summary
REMOTE Special Operations Forces SME to support a U.S. Government Institutional Capacity Building (ICB) program, focusing on strategy development, conflict prevention, promotion of stability, and building partnerships. Location: remote CONUS and forward engagements (OCONUS) as part of a U.S. Government contract. Level of effort: 30-40 hours/month in non-travel months; 80-100 hours/month during engagement months; post-engagement support as needed. Responsibilities include developing and improving systems and institutions to enhance stability and security in conflict-affected areas. Must have retired O-5/O-6 SOF qualifications (Army or Marine Raiders) and 10+ years of SOF capabilities experience, with 5+ years in developing operating concepts and training programs, plus extensive civil-military engagement and VEO-CIMIC expertise. Requires ability to craft whole-of-government approaches and integrate CIMIC concepts into IW doctrines. U.S. Secret Security Clearance is required.
Required Qualifications
- 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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