International SOF Support Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Hoplite Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoplite Group is looking for two International SOF Support SMEs for a full-time position in Tampa, Florida. This role will involve supporting USSOCOM's international operations and requires assistance with coordination and integration of partner nation capabilities.

Qualified candidates should have a bachelor's degree, specific military qualifications, and recent experience in international SOF environments. The position involves on-site work at MacDill AFB with potential travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a US SOF component selection program.
• 3 years of recent regional experience with GCC or TSOC staff.
• Current DoW Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Support SOF operational coordination and planning.
• Assist with multinational planning integration.
• Develop a common operational picture for global SOF efforts.

Skills

U.S. SOF component selection

International SOF experience

Regional experience

Foreign Disclosure knowledge

Military education

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Job description

Opportunity (Full-Time): International SOF Support Subject Matter Expert (SME) – J3-I Plans & Operations Branch

Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking two (2) International SOF Support SMEs to support the Directorate of Operations, J3-International (J3-I) Division at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). This role supports J3-I Plans & Operations efforts focused on partner nation SOF coordination, multinational operational synchronization, and integration of partner nation capabilities into USSOCOM planning processes.

Location: On-site support at HQ USSOCOM, MacDill AFB, FL, with CONUS and OCONUS travel as required in support of the SOF enterprise.

Position Type: Full-Time Contract Opportunity

Availability: September 2026 / Contingent Upon Contract Award

Objective: Support USSOCOM J3-International (J3-I) Plans & Operations Branch efforts by assisting with partner nation SOF operational coordination, multinational planning integration, and development of a common operational picture supporting global SOF synchronization.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a U.S. SOF component selection and assessment program such as the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC), Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S), or another SOF component equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited university.
• 3 years of recent (within the last 7 years) regional experience as a member of a Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) or Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) staff.
• Graduate of a Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) course, Intermediate Development Course, or Senior Professional Military Education Course.
• 1 year of experience (within the last 5 years) in an international SOF environment, such as assignment to a multinational SOF headquarters (e.g., NATO SOF HQ) or GCC coalition coordination center.
• Experience with Foreign Disclosure and working with international partner information exchanges.
• Current DoW Secret clearance and eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.