Regional SME

LUKOS LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LUKOS LLC is seeking a Regional SME at MacDill AFB, FL. The role provides geopolitical expertise to conduct strategic studies and support command strategy synchronization for USSOCOM.

Qualified candidates will have an active TS clearance, senior-level strategic experience, and familiarity with DoD planning processes. This is a demanding, high-responsibility position requiring detail-oriented and collaborative work across multiple agencies.

Qualifications

• Senior Service College and/or Master’s Degree in strategic studies or related field.
• Active TS clearance and SCI eligibility.
• 3 years of strategy and regional experience, preferably SOF-related.
• 3 years of strategic/regional studies and assessments for command strategy.
• 1 year experience using web-based programs and the MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide geopolitical SME input to conduct strategic studies and assessments.
• Support planning and synchronization of the command strategy and policy.
• Develop regional perspectives for senior leaders across DoD and interagency partners.
• Create products and participate in meetings to brief senior leaders.
• Support USSOCOM planning efforts and integration into plans.

Education

Senior Service College and/or Master’s Degree

Active TS clearance

Tools

SharePoint

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Excel

Job description

Position: Regional SME

Location: MacDill, AFB, FL

Job ID: 1608-SCS J5 - 23P-US-815

# of Openings: 1

Minimum Qualifications Summary

Certification & Education

• Senior Service College and/or Master's Degree, preferably in strategic studies, political science, International Affairs/Relations or other related field
• Active TS clearance. Eligible for SCI.

Experience Required

• 3 years strategy and regional experience preferably SOF-related, working at a DoD Combatant Command OR, Joint Staff OR a 4-Star Command within the past 10 years.
• 3 years' experience conducting strategic/regional studies and assessments for the analysis, and synchronization of the command strategy.
• 1 year experience using web-based programs such as, social media platforms, and ALL Microsoft Office products (i.e., SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel).

Job Objective

The objective of this requirement is to provide The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) fully capable and enabled SOF personnel to defend the Nation's interests pursuant to the National Defense Strategy in an environment characterized by irregular warfare and asymmetric challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide SMEs with the geopolitical expertise necessary to conduct strategic studies and assessments for the analysis, assessment, and synchronization of the command strategy, command policy, action plan, and strategic assessment. Specifically, provide a SME with deep geopolitical, cultural, and situational understanding for each of the following: China, DPRK, Russia, Iran, and VEOs
• Provide SMEs with knowledge of the joint strategic planning system, operational art, and operational design
• Conduct strategic analysis and command assessments to provide senior leaders the deep situational understanding they required to make timely and critical decisions for the SOF Enterprise
• Develop/leverage professional relationships from across the DoD, interagency, and intelligence community to deliver precise and unique regional and country-specific perspectives to USSOCOM's senior leaders.
• Develop products and participate in meetings to advise, counsel, and prepare USSOCOM's senior leaders for strategic level engagements and inform their decisions to best effect DoD policies and future strategies
• Support USSOCOM J5 planning efforts and seamlessly integrate SOF equities into OPLANs, CONPLANs, and Global Campaign Plans (GCP)
• Provide planners with the critical information needed to develop concepts, operational approaches, assessments, and readiness reviews
• Support and promote superior decision‑making via continuous coordination across the combatant command
• Support the development of USSOCOM strategic documents by providing subject matter expertise, document preparation and coordination, in‑depth analysis of strategic factors, data collection and analysis, seminar/symposium, conference, and war‑game participation
• Research and analyze various DOD, Interagency, Service, and Combatant Command policies, strategies and concepts associated with USSOCOM strategy and missions.
• Provide strategic planning and analysis for current contingency plans, including the USSOCOM Global Campaign Plan and other plans
• Develop, analyze, and compare alternative USSOCOM strategies to align USSOCOM plans and operations with the national‑level strategic guidance and direction, including the National Defense Strategy (NDS), Unified Command Plan (UCP), National Military Strategy (NMS), National Strategy for Combating Terrorism (NS‑CT), Contingency Planning Guidance (CPG), Guidance for Employment of the Force (GEF), and the National Military Strategic Plan for the War on Terrorism (NMSP‑WOT)
• Provide analysis for strategic planning meetings, briefings, seminars, and strategy war games, and provide required SOF subject matter expertise to events related to the future operating environment and interoperability of SOF

Educational & Certification

Senior Service College and/or Master's Degree, preferably in strategic studies, political science, International Affairs/Relations or other related field

EEO Statement

Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.