Maritime Fires Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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

Job summary

Hoplite Group is seeking a Maritime Fires Subject Matter Expert for part-time support in assessing capabilities for a partner nation. The role requires extensive experience in maritime fires operations, with responsibilities in joint planning, training, and capacity building. The ideal candidate should have a military background, specifically retired O-5/O-6 officers, and a current DoD SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• Expertise in maritime FIRES planning and execution in a joint setting.
• Department of Defense current/active SECRET clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support teams in adapting maritime FIRES processes.
• Contribute to training and capacity-building efforts.
• Facilitate effective in-person and virtual engagements.

Skills

Maritime FIRES planning

Joint FIRES operations

Institutional capacity building

Assessment of partner nation FIRES systems

Leadership

Communication

Cultural awareness

Training and education

Strategic experience

Security cooperation

Facilitation of engagements

Job description

Opportunity (Part-Time): Maritime Fires Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking a Maritime Fires SME to support an ongoing initiative focused on assessing capabilities and developing capacity for a partner nation. Ideal candidate is a retired O-5/O-6 officer with extensive Maritime Fires experience in INDOPACOM.

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

Level of Effort: (Part Time)

• Non travel months:Roughly 20 hours/month.
• Engagement:First in-person engagement tentatively scheduled for 17-28June 2025, with quarterly engagements thereafter (approximately 90 hours/month during engagement months).
• Post-Engagement:Support as needed.

Objective: To provide subject matter expertise in joint FIRES planning and execution within a maritime environment. The SME will assist in:

• Support partner teams in adapting maritime FIRES processes to their specific needs.
• Provide expertise in joint FIRES planning and execution in coordination with key stakeholders.
• Contribute to training, education, and institutional capacity-building efforts.
• Assist in international and interagency cooperation initiatives.
• Leverage in-person and virtual facilitation techniques to enhance engagement effectiveness.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Expertise in dynamic maritime FIRES planning and execution in a joint environment setting.
• Extensive experience in joint FIRES operations within a maritime environment.
• Expertise implementing institutional capacity building programs.
• Expertise in evaluation and assessment of partner nation FIRES systems and capabilities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• International experience and cultural awareness.
• Background in training and education.
• Strategic and operational-level experience.
• Experience in security cooperation/security assistance programs.
• Ability to facilitate both in-person and virtual engagements effectively.
• Experience in INDOPACOM is desired but not required.
• Department of Defense current / active SECRET clearance is a must.