Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Hoplite Group; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Combat Search and Rescue Subject Matter Expert to enhance military operational capacity. This part-time role involves developing CSAR capabilities for a partner nation's military, leveraging extensive experience in U.S. military operations and training. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape training strategies and ensure interoperability with NATO standards. If you are a retired officer with a passion for military excellence and a desire to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Retired O-5/O-6 officer with CSAR operations experience.
• Experience in developing CSAR training strategies and doctrine.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a Capabilities Based Assessment for CSAR capability.
• Define scope and identify solutions for CSAR development.

Skills

U.S. military CSAR operations

CSAR training strategies

Planning and policy development

NATO CSAR interoperability standards

Job description

Opportunity (Part-Time): Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking an experienced Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) SME to support U.S. Government efforts in advancing full-spectrum operational capacity through the development of a CSAR capability for a partner nation’s military force.

Location: Remote support (CONUS) and forward engagements (OCONUS)

Level of Effort:

1. Non-travel months: Approximately 40 hours/month.
2. Engagement: First in-person partner nation engagement scheduled for 13–17 July 2025 (Approximately 100 hours/month during engagement months).
3. Post-Engagement: Support as needed.

Availability: Immediate

Objective: Facilitate a Capabilities Based Assessment to support resource requirements determination to establish a CSAR capability using global best practices across the DOTMLPF-P framework. The SME will help define the scope, identify solutions, and provide a methodology for future analysis.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Retired O-5/O-6 officer with experience in U.S. military CSAR operations, planning, and policy.
• Experience developing CSAR training strategies, doctrine, and functional concepts.
• Knowledge and experience in CSAR training from basic to senior officer levels across Army, Navy, Air Force, and Special Operations Forces.
• Familiarity with NATO CSAR interoperability standards.