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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