Counter-Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-sUAS) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to contribute to the development of integrated C-sUAS capabilities. This part-time role involves strategic policy development and collaboration with interagency stakeholders to enhance national security against sUAS threats. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in defense strategy and operational planning, along with a strong background in C-sUAS initiatives. This opportunity allows you to leverage your expertise in a meaningful way while supporting critical infrastructure protection efforts.

Qualifications

• Retired O-5/O-6 level officer with extensive C-sUAS experience.
• Expertise in defense strategy, policy, and doctrine development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing an integrated C-sUAS framework with interagency stakeholders.
• Support policy, organizational structure, and processes for C-sUAS strategy.

Skills

C-sUAS strategy and policy development

Defense strategy expertise

Capability gap analysis

Security cooperation programs

Joint integrated air and missile defense

Institutional capacity building

Operational level staff experience

Legal considerations in airspace management

Education

Graduate of Senior Service College

Job description

Counter-Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-sUAS) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Opportunity (Part-Time): Hoplite Group is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with extensive experience in C-sUAS strategy and policy development to support a U.S. Government contract helping to develop partner nation capacity in integrated C-sUAS capabilities.

Location: Remote support (CONUS) and forward engagements (OCONUS) in a partner nation (PN).

Level of Effort:

• Non-travel months: 20-30 hours/month (intercessional support for the program)
• Quarterly travel engagement months: 90-100 hours/month (inclusive of pre-trip planning, travel, post-trip reports)

Availability: Immediate opening

Objective: The program will work with interagency stakeholders to assist in the development of an integrated and complex C-sUAS framework. This framework will examine interagency responsibilities, legal considerations, airspace management, incident response, spectrum management, workforce development, and other factors. The objective is to assist in developing a C-sUAS strategy and doctrine that will enable the necessary policy, organizational structure, and processes to protect critical capabilities and civilian infrastructure from diverse sUAS threats.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Retired O-5 / O-6 level officer
• C-sUAS strategy and policy development and implementation with partner nations
• C-sUAS related DoD strategic and/or operational level staff experience
• Expertise in defense strategy, policy, and/or doctrine development
• Expertise in joint integrated air and missile defense (IAMD)
• Expertise in capability gap analysis and facilitating collaborative planning
• Expertise implementing institutional capacity building programs
• Experience in security cooperation/security assistance programs
• Graduate of Senior Service College
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance a must

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Other

Industries: Internet Publishing