Strategic Bomber Subject Matter Expert (SME)

The Garrett Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The GARRETT GROUP seeks an experienced Strategic Bomber Subject Matter Expert to advise on bomber operations within USSTRATCOM exercises and assessments. You will scrutinize bomber platforms, employment concepts, and integration across the nuclear triad.

You will lead advanced analyses, support joint exercises, and inform senior leadership on readiness gaps. A Top Secret/SCI clearance and JPME are required for this senior role.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of practical bomber operations experience as a commissioned officer.
• 3+ years at the OSD/Joint Staff/Combatant Command or equivalent HQ-level organization.
• Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• JPME Phase II graduate.
• Senior Service School graduate (e.g., Air War College).
• Weapons School graduate.
• Air Operations Center (AOC) experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NC2/ESI access and SAP.
• Ability to obtain accesses within 30 days of task order award.
• Demonstrated coordination with Joint Staff and Combatant Commands.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced analysis of USSTRATCOM core mission areas focusing on bomber operations.
• Provide SME on bomber platforms B-1, B-2, B-52, and B-21.
• Assess deterrence and integration within nuclear and conventional ops.
• Support development and execution of joint exercises and assessments.
• Contribute to planning efforts incl. CONOPS, OPORDs and strategic assessments.
• Advise senior leadership on bomber readiness and capability gaps.
• Integrate bomber ops within NC2/NC3 frameworks and global strike missions.
• Participate in wargaming and scenario development.
• Coordinate across Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Services, and interagency.

Skills

Air Operations Center

Wargaming

Joint ops

Strategic bomber ops

Senior leadership advisory

Security clearance

Education

Master's degree or higher

JPME Phase II

Senior Service School

Weapons School

Tools

JTIMS

JTT

Job description

Join a Mission-Driven Team at The GARRETT GROUP

At The GARRETT GROUP , we believe the best solutions begin with a great team of people. When you join us, you become part of a collaborative, mission-focused community committed to excellence in everything we do. We take pride in supporting our nation's most critical missions while creating an environment where our employees can thrive.

Our team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package-including a competitive 401(k) with company match, a competitive PTO rate, flexible work schedules, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short-term disability, and company-paid life insurance- because taking care of you enables you to take care of the mission.

Position: Strategic Bomber Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Position Overview

The Strategic Bomber Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides senior-level expertise on U.S. strategic bomber operations in direct support of United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Joint Exercises, Training, and Assessment (J7) missions. This role serves as the authoritative advisor on bomber force capabilities, employment concepts, and operational integration across the nuclear triad.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced analysis of USSTRATCOM core mission areas with emphasis on strategic bomber operations, posture, and employment.
• Provide subject matter expertise on bomber platforms including B-1, B-2, B-52, and B-21.
• Assess strategic deterrence effectiveness and integration of bomber capabilities within nuclear and conventional operations.
• Support development and execution of joint exercises, training events, and assessments in accordance with JELC processes.
• Contribute to operational planning efforts, including campaign plans, CONOPS, OPORDs, and strategic assessments.
• Advise senior leadership on bomber force readiness, capability gaps, and operational risks.
• Integrate bomber operations within broader NC2/NC3 frameworks and global strike missions.
• Participate in wargaming, scenario development, and after-action analysis.
• Coordinate across Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Services, and interagency partners.

Required Qualifications - ensure your resume reflects all of these requirements in order to be considered:

• Minimum 15 years of practical experience with B-1, B-2, B-52, and/or B-21 bomber operations as a commissioned officer.
• Minimum 3 years of experience at the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Combatant Command, Service, MAJCOM, or equivalent headquarters-level organization.
• Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase II graduate .
• Senior Service School graduate (e.g., Air War College, Naval War College, Army War College, or equivalent).
• Weapons School graduate (e.g., USAF Weapons School or equivalent).
• Demonstrated Air Operations Center (AOC) experience, including planning and execution of air operations.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with eligibility for:
  • NC2/ESI access
  • Special Access Programs (SAP)
• Ability to obtain required accesses within 30 days of task order award.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting USSTRATCOM J7 or similar Joint training and assessment environments.
• Deep understanding of nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) and global strike operations.
• Experience with strategic deterrence assessments and campaign analysis.
• Familiarity with Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS), and Joint Training Toolkit (JTT).
• Prior experience supporting senior-level decision-making and strategic planning processes.