Special Operations SME

Saic; Fort Bliss (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC has an opening for a Special Operations Subject Matter Expert (SOF SME) to support the Joint Modernization Command at Fort Bliss, TX. The role focuses on coordinating, planning and integrating SOF Multi-Domain Operations in JWA and PC exercises.

Candidates bring a bachelor's degree with 5+ years (or a master's with 2+ years), an active Secret clearance, and a proven ability to lead multi‑dimensional teams under high tempo conditions, delivering SOF annexes and briefings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 2+ years of experience
• Active Secret clearance required
• Proven track record leading multi‑dimensional teams in high tempo environments delivering on schedule

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan and integrate SOF MDO capabilities in JWA and PC exercises
• Produce SOF annexes and appendices for command orders and scenarios
• RecommendSOF incorporation of MDO into exercise designs
• Coordinate with stakeholders for joint manning and augmentation
• Assist EXCON and HICOM during JWAs/PCs
• Act as role player for engagements with exercise leaders
• Participate in JELC planning events and key coordination forums

Skills

Leadership

Mission analysis

SOF operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Falcon View

Google Earth

NIPRNet/SIPRNet

MFWS

ASAS/Analyst Notebook

JIDA Tool Suite

Palantir/CIDNE

JWICS/BAT-A/ HIIDE

JIEDDO

COIC/GNR

DCGS-A

Job description

Description

SAIC has an opening for a Special Operations Subject Matter Expert (SOF SME) to support Joint Modernization Command.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• The JMC SOF SME coordinates, plans and integrates SOF Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) capabilities in Joint Warfighting Assessments (JWA) and Project Convergence (PC) exercises.
• The SOF SME conducts mission analysis and production of higher command orders (SOF annexes and appendices) and recommends SOF incorporation of Multi-Domain Operations into all aspects of JWA and PC scenario and exercise design.
• Recommend appropriate echeloning and employment of SOF forces/assets within exercise design.
• Participate in SOF forums and workgroups and provide briefings and information papers on SOF operations.
  Coordinate with stakeholders for joint manning and augmentation in order to produce the Feasibility of Support Forces in accordance with (IAW) joint message format.
• Assist JMC with aspects of Exercise Control (EXCON) and Higher Command (HICOM) replication during execution of JWAs, PCs, or in any other event that JMC has responsibility for execution.
• Be prepared to act as a role player as required for engagements with exercise leaders and staffs. - Participate in JWA and PC Operational Planning Team (OPT) Efforts on a weekly basis.
• Attend and participate in all key planning and coordination events of the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) to fulfill many of the requirements listed above.
• Key JELC events for exercise planning include, but may not be limited to, a Concept Development Conference (CDC), Initial Planning Conference (IPC), Main Planning Conference (MPC), Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) Conferences (x2), a Final Planning Conference (FPC) and potential Final Conditions Checks (FCC) and Rehearsals of Concept (ROC) Drills.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree and five (5) years or more of experience; Masters degree and 2 years of experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Proven track record for leading multi-dimensional teams in high pressure, high tempo environments producing deliverables on schedule and within required parameters.
• Demonstrated leadership in numerous operations by creating support plans, logistical coordination, supply analysis, and personnel oversight and is skilled at seeing the "big picture" while able to focus on the details through the entire process.
• Exceptional cross-functional partner, consensus builder, and thought leader in driving transformation and scaling operations; reputation for establishing cultures of excellence and inspiring diversified groups.

Technical Skills:

• Falcon View, Google Earth, NIPRNet/SIPRNet, Multifunction Workstation (MFWS).
• All Source Analysis System (ASAS)- Analyst Notebook.
• JIDA Tool Suite- Palantir- Combined Information Data Network Exchange (CIDNE).
• Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS)- Biometric Automated Toolset - Army (BAT-A), Handheld Interagency Identity Detection Equipment (HIIDE).
• Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO).
• Combat Operations Intelligence Center (COIC)/GNR.
• Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A).