Sr. Regional Affairs SME

Qualis LLC; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualis LLC is seeking a full-time Senior Regional Affairs Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Bellevue, Nebraska. This role requires 15 years of international affairs experience, particularly in European or Indo-Pacific affairs, and a Master’s degree. The position supports USSTRATCOM with operational planning, training, and assessment activities. Additional qualifications include strong analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The role may require domestic travel and compliance with security requirements.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in international affairs supporting regional issues.
• 3 years of overseas experience required.
• Experience working on European or Indo-Pacific affairs.

Responsibilities

• Support operational planning, coordination, or assessment activities.
• Coordinate with Government personnel and interagency stakeholders.
• Analyze operational requirements and support Joint exercise planning.

Skills

Knowledge of international affairs and regional issues

Knowledge of interagency and Combatant Command operational environments

Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Education

Master’s degree or higher in International Affairs, Economics, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Standard operational planning and collaboration tools

Job description

Qualis LLC is seeking a full-time Senior Regional Affairs Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support USSTRATCOM operational planning, training, exercise, and assessment activities. This position requires extensive interagency and/or Combatant Command (CCMD) desk officer international affairs experience supporting regional and strategic issues. The Senior Regional Affairs SME shall support operational and planning activities requiring regional expertise, international affairs coordination, and strategic analysis in support of mission requirements and operational objectives. The position requires regional expertise supporting European affairs or Indo-Pacific affairs. This position is contingent upon contract award.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

At a minimum, the ideal candidate will meet the following experience requirements (candidates that exceed these requirements are strongly preferred):

• Minimum 15 years of interagency and/or Combatant Command (CCMD) desk officer international affairs experience.
• Minimum 3 years of overseas experience required.
• Minimum 6 years of experience working on European affairs or minimum 6 years of experience working on Indo-Pacific affairs.
• Master’s degree or higher required.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in International Affairs, Economics, or equivalent field required.
• Experience supporting operational planning, coordination, or assessment activities involving regional and international affairs issues.

SUPERVISION

This position may coordinate with Government personnel, operational planners, regional affairs personnel, interagency stakeholders, and operational support teams in support of mission and planning activities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of international affairs and regional issues
• Knowledge of interagency and Combatant Command operational environments
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills

SYSTEM KNOWLEDGE

Microsoft Office Suite and standard operational planning and collaboration tools.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret operational guidance, exercise planning documents, operational orders, and Joint doctrine publications. Ability to write reports, briefing materials, and operational support documentation in support of exercise planning and execution activities.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply analytical and operational reasoning techniques in support of exercise planning and operational coordination activities.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to analyze operational requirements, support Joint exercise planning activities, and coordinate with multiple organizations in support of training objectives and operational requirements.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Domestic temporary duty (TDY) travel may be required in support of planning conferences, meetings, and exercise activities.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

• Final Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required
• Must comply with all USSTRATCOM and Department of Defense security requirements
• Must be able to work within classified operational environments and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee may be required to work extended hours during exercises, crisis response operations, and short-notice production deadlines. Specific vision abilities required include close vision for detailed intelligence analysis. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs periodically.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in secure government facilities supporting USSTRATCOM missions, exercises, and training activities. Position may require support during exercise execution periods and operational planning events.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify