Senior SSBN SME: Strategic Deterrence & Campaign Analysis

The Garrett Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off (PTO)

Flexible work schedules

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Short-term disability

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

The GARRETT GROUP is seeking a Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support USSTRATCOM JETARS. The role requires deep operational SSBN experience and a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

You will lead high-level assessments, deliver strategic analysis, and coordinate with Joint Staff and interagency partners to support campaign planning. Offutt AFB-based role with a focus on sea-based deterrence, mission analysis, and risk evaluations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of nuclear submarine experience as a commissioned officer, including 3+ years in SSBN operations.
• Minimum 2 years supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Combatant Command, Service component, numbered fleet, or equivalent headquarters.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Completion of Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase I and/or II.
• Experience in operations centers and/or joint operational environments.
• Background supporting U.S. Navy fleet headquarters, squadron headquarters, Joint Maritime Component Command (JFMCC), or equivalent.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with eligibility for NC2/ESI and SAP access.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced analysis of USSTRATCOM core mission areas, emphasizing sea-based nuclear deterrence.
• Develop MOEs and MOPs for campaign and risk assessments.
• Support senior-level operations assessment activities with joint planning teams.
• Analyze PMESII domains to assess progress toward deterrence objectives.
• Maintain and evaluate campaign-level assessments and risk for SSBN employment.
• Produce Commander's Estimates and conduct mission analysis for planning efforts.
• Translate guidance into strategy-to-task frameworks for SSBN activities.
• Deliver executive briefings and written products to senior leaders.

Skills

Nuclear submarine operations

Joint staff support

Security clearance

JPME I/II

Operations centers

Strategic deterrence

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

JPME Phase I/II

Job description

The GARRETT GROUP is seeking a Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support USSTRATCOM JETARS. The role requires deep operational SSBN experience and a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

You will lead high-level assessments, deliver strategic analysis, and coordinate with Joint Staff and interagency partners to support campaign planning. Offutt AFB-based role with a focus on sea-based deterrence, mission analysis, and risk evaluations.