Joint SOF Readiness SME & Training Advisor

Akima; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Systems Engineering is seeking a Joint SOF Operations Readiness Subject Matter Expert to join our team at MacDill AFB, FL. The role focuses on planning, executing, and assessing joint and multinational training to enhance staff readiness across warfighting functions and multi-domain operations.

The ideal candidate will possess 12+ years in SOF, active TS/SCI clearance, and extensive experience with JTS, JTT, and DRRS.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of SOF experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years planning & executing joint exercises using JTS.
• 4+ years Joint operations or operational-strategic SOF planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide command-level readiness insight, decision support, and integration guidance.
• Advise on planning systems, battle rhythm flows, information routing, and risk logic.
• Track unit, staff, and enterprise-level readiness trends over time.
• Deliver non-directive advisory support that strengthens decision-making and mission command.
• Support activities including domain-specific guidance, planning synchronization, and advising during readiness events.

Skills

Briefing senior leaders

Joint exercises planning

JTS/JTT/DRRS proficiency

SOF operations experience

Warfighting function knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

JTS

JTT

DRRS

Job description

Akima Systems Engineering is seeking a Joint SOF Operations Readiness Subject Matter Expert to join our team at MacDill AFB, FL. The role focuses on planning, executing, and assessing joint and multinational training to enhance staff readiness across warfighting functions and multi-domain operations.

The ideal candidate will possess 12+ years in SOF, active TS/SCI clearance, and extensive experience with JTS, JTT, and DRRS.