Special Operations Forces SME

Hoplite Group

Special Operations Forces SME supporting U.S. Government Institutional Capacity Building program.

Posted 5/16/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support development and improvement of systems and institutions aimed at enhancing stability and security in conflict-affected areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Retired O-5 / O-6 with U.S. Army Special Forces qualifications or U.S. Marine Corps Raider qualifications
10+ years of knowledge of special operations capabilities, service interoperability, and operational integration from tactical to strategic level
5+ years of experience supporting partner nation development of operating concepts and follow-on plans to support successful execution of Operational Plans (OPLAN) and Concepts of Operations (CONOP), including development of doctrine, Mission Essential Tasks, and training program design
Extensive experience in civil-military engagement, institutional capacity building, and force professionalization
Subject matter expertise in crafting and developing ‘whole-of-government’ approach in combating violent extremist organizations (VEO)
Subject matter expertise in regional partner integrations for communications, analysis, and production
2+ years of experience working at OSD, Joint Staff, Combatant Command, or Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) special operations strategy/planning staff
2+ years of functional experience integrating Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) concepts into Irregular Warfare (IW) doctrine or plans
U.S. Secret Security Clearance required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

special operations capabilitiesoperational integrationdoctrine developmentMission Essential Taskstraining program designcivil-military engagementinstitutional capacity buildingforce professionalizationwhole-of-government approachIrregular Warfare doctrine

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic planninginterpersonal communicationcollaborationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingadaptabilitycultural awarenessmentoringteam building

Certifications

U.S. Army Special Forces qualificationsU.S. Marine Corps Raider qualifications