Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Garrettgp; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Competitive PTO rate

Flexible work schedules

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Short-term disability

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

The GARRETT GROUP seeks an experienced ICBM SME to support USSTRATCOM's JETARS contract. The role focuses on land-based nuclear forces, space operations, and strategic deterrence, providing authoritative analysis and senior-level briefings to national security leadership.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years of ICBM/space experience, JPME Phase II, and a top-secret/SCI mindset to campaign-level risk assessments and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of combined ICBM and space operations experience as a commissioned officer.
• Minimum 3 years at senior level (OSD/Joint Staff/Combatant Command/MAJCOM).
• Master's degree or higher and JPME Phase II required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct graduate-level analysis of USSTRATCOM core missions, emphasizing the land-based nuclear triad.
• Develop and refine MOEs and MOPs to support campaigns and risk assessments.
• Serve as a senior operations assessment SME on planning teams and campaigns.
• Analyze PMESII factors to assess progress toward deterrence objectives and risk.
• Produce command-level estimates, mission analyses, and strategic assessments.
• Deliver senior-level briefings to leadership and coordinate with Joint Staff and other stakeholders.

Skills

ICBM operations

Space operations

MOEs/MOPs

Risk assessment

Senior briefings

Strategic communications

Education

Master's degree or higher

JPME Phase II

Senior Service School graduate

Tools

NC3 systems

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Description

Join a Mission-Driven Team at The GARRETT GROUP

At The GARRETT GROUP , we believe the best solutions begin with a great team of people. When you join us, you become part of a collaborative, mission-focused community committed to excellence in everything we do. We take pride in supporting our nation's most critical missions while creating an environment where our employees can thrive.

Our team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package-including a competitive 401(k) with company match, a competitive PTO rate, flexible work schedules, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short-term disability, and company-paid life insurance- because taking care of you enables you to take care of the mission.

Position Overview

The GARRETT GROUP is seeking an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Joint Exercises, Training, and Assessment Directorate (J7) under the Joint Exercise, Training, Assessment and Related Support (JETARS) contract.

The ICBM SME provides authoritative expertise on ICBM and space operations in direct support of USSTRATCOM's campaign and risk assessment mission. The selected candidate will serve as the resident technical expert on land-based strategic deterrence, applying combined expertise in ICBM and space operations to assess mission effectiveness and advise senior leadership at the Combatant Command level.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct graduate-level analysis and assessment of USSTRATCOM core mission areas, with emphasis on the land-based leg of the nuclear triad-ICBM operations, posture, employment, and integration with space capabilities.
• Apply combined operational expertise in ICBM and space operations to develop and refine Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) and Measures of Performance (MOPs) supporting campaign and risk assessments.
• Perform as a senior operations assessment SME, participating in USSTRATCOM, component, CCMD, and Joint Staff planning teams supporting Global Campaign Plans and strategic operations.
• Analyze PMESII factors (political, military, economic, social, infrastructure, and information) to assess progress toward Strategic Deterrence objectives and risk.
• Develop and maintain campaign-level and operational risk assessments related to ICBM force employment, nuclear surety, generation procedures, and weapons system capabilities.
• Produce Combatant Command-level commander's estimates, mission analysis products, and strategic assessments.
• Develop strategy-to-task frameworks linking national-level objectives to actionable ICBM and space force tasks.
• Deliver senior-level briefings and written assessments, articulating complex analysis to O-6, GS-15, and SES leadership.
• Coordinate with Joint Staff, OSD, Air Force Global Strike Command, U.S. Space Force, interagency partners, and other stakeholders on ICBM, NC3, and strategic deterrence matters.
• Maintain expertise in key guidance documents, including:
  • National Security Strategy (NSS)
  • National Defense Strategy (NDS)
  • Nuclear Posture Review (NPR)
  • National Military Strategy (NMS)
  • Unified Command Plan (UCP)
  • Relevant Global Campaign Plans and OPLANs
• Assess cost/benefit impacts of U.S. strategic operations and investments related to land-based nuclear forces.
• Provide recommendations to enhance force integration, resource allocation, and strategic alignment across the nuclear deterrence enterprise.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of combined ICBM and space operations experience as a commissioned officer.
• Minimum 3 years of experience at the OSD, Joint Staff, Combatant Command, Service, or MAJCOM level.
• Master's degree or higher .
• JPME Phase II graduate.
• Graduate of a Senior Service School (e.g., Air War College, Naval War College, Army War College, or equivalent).
• Experience in operations centers or strategic command environments.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with eligibility for NC2/ESI and SAP access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting USSTRATCOM exercises, assessments, or nuclear operations planning.
• Familiarity with Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) enterprise operations.
• Experience with Joint Risk Assessment Methodology (JRAM) and strategic deterrence analysis.
• Experience integrating space domain capabilities into strategic deterrence or ICBM employment.
• Prior contractor or government civilian experience supporting Combatant Command planning or assessment missions.

This position is contingent upon contract award. Candidates selected will be notified of their contingent status and provided updates throughout the award process.