Capabilities Assessment & Analysis Functional SME

Core One; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Core One is seeking a Capabilities Assessment & Analysis Functional SME in Tampa, FL to join our national security team. You will apply advanced analytics, lead experiments, and produce actionable briefs for senior leaders, supporting SOF and USSOCOM objectives.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, deep knowledge of JCIDS processes, and experience coordinating cross‑agency engagements. You will plan, design, and execute evaluation activities, synthesize findings, and deliver strategic insights to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution.
• Masters’ degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate warfighter capabilities through design of experiments and studies.
• Coordinate EXFOR experimentation efforts including simulations and war games.
• Assess utility of analytical tools and SOF tech developments.
• Provide guidance on cutting edge technologies for SOF research.
• Establish contacts with SOF, S&T, DARPA and DoD S&T organizations.
• Report findings and capture lessons learned from experiments.
• Lead scenario development and script events for experiments.
• Develop plans of action and milestone schedules.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SharePoint

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Access

Job description

Capabilities Assessment & Analysis Functional SME

Tampa, FL

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!

This position requires TS/SCI

Responsibilities

• Employ a range of experimentation tools to support industry-standard and trade space studies evaluating warfighter capabilities, differing solution designs, program recommendations, and overall capability performance
• Support the development, coordinate, plan and execute EXFOR experimentation efforts and events which may include modeling, simulations, tabletop exercises, war games, red team analysis, prototyping, and demonstrations to validate the feasibility, reliability, and resiliency of experiments for enhancing Special Operations capabilities across the DOTmLPF-P spectrum
• Assess the utility and application of different or developing commercially or governmentowned analytical tool sets
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on cutting edge technologies while functioning as an expert in leveraging the potential of Special Operates Forces (SOF) research and technology developments
• Establish and/or maintain contacts with SOF AT&L, Science & Technology (S&T), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and other DoD, Joint, Military Service and SOF Component S&T organizations
• Report findings and/or results from every experiment event executed on behalf of the client, Capture lessons learned; incorporating lessons learned into future event scenarios and practices
• Assemble, train and lead experiment events by supporting scenario development and scenario scripting for the desired event
• Plan, design, develop, lead experiment event from concept through post exececution review
• Create briefs for approval, progress updates, and scenario implementation
• Provide analytical support to plan, prepare, rehearse, conduct, and assess senior leader seminars, SOF experiment events to include exercises, table-top exercises, and interoperability workshop/conferences.
• Develop plans of action and milestone schedules Research and prepare staff products, scenario development, moderator guides, and reference materials
• Evaluate DOTmLPF-P to develop alternative solutions that may inform senior leaders on force changes, resourcing, and capability gaps
• Attend planning (Ex, Initial, Mid and Final) conferences and workshops with stakeholders to discuss event planning, scenario development and scripting
• Participate in experimentation-related forums, working groups, and external assemblies (i.e. Conferences, technology shows, etc.)
• Support development of USSOCOM products, including guidance and directives (SOF Operating Guidance, Force Planning Guidance (FPG), SOF Programming Guidance (SPG), etc.)
• Conduct strategic outreach and engagement efforts regarding SOF Experimentation, Force Development and Design (internal and external audiences, senior military leaders, and political officials) that would bring about exposure to new relationships, establish joint venture strategies, develop new markets, identify useful programs and services, and provide insights that foster growth opportunities
• Travel up to 25% of the time on a monthly basis
• Prepare reports, information papers, and presentations as required utilizing Microsoft Office family of products (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Access)
• Develop and maintain an electronic resource, to include key points of contact, to be used for mission continuity that may be accessed by all stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution. Masters’ degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience assigned to a Combatant Command (USSOCOM preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience assigned to, or supporting, the Joint Staff, Service, or USSOCOM in a JCIDS-related assignment required.
• Minimum PME level of Intermediate Service School (Army Military Education Level 4 or equivalent) required.
• Demonstrated past performance as a government employee or contractor with at least one Special Operations-related SOFCIDS or JCIDS-compliant capability assessment required.
• Experience supporting the Joint Capabilities Integration Development System (JCIDS) or SOFCIDS processes at Level C (e.g., JCIDS forums, Working Group, Functional Capability Board (FCB), Joint Capability Board (JCB), Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC), SOCREB, etc.).3 years of experience developing and presenting verbal and written products at the general/flag-level command staff.
• 2 years’ experience using Microsoft Office products (e.g., SharePoint, Word, and PowerPoint, Access, Excel etc.).
• Prior service member (O4-O6, E7-E9, CW2-CW5)

Core One is anEqual Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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