Task Lead & Senior International SOF Support Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Hoplite Group • Tampa, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Hoplite Group is seeking a Task Lead & Senior International SOF Support SME to support the Directorate of Operations, J3-International (J3-I) Division at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). This individual will serve as the contractor Task Lead and provide senior-level expertise supporting international SOF collaboration, interoperability, and partner nation integration efforts. This role involves on-site support at HQ USSOCOM, MacDill AFB, FL, with CONUS and OCONUS travel as required in support of the SOF enterprise. The objective is to support USSOCOM J3-International (J3-I) mission objectives by overseeing contractor support activities, supporting strategic planning efforts, and assisting with integration of Partner Nation (PN) SOF capabilities across the SOF enterprise.

Requirements

• Senior (O-5 or above) Army Special Forces officer with 15 years combined experience in operations and Partner Nation (PN) development at the O-6 command, Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC), or NATO SOF Headquarters level.
• Master’s degree in International Relations or related field.
• Graduate of the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) or equivalent military planning course.
• 1 year of recent (within the last 5 years) combat/operational experience as part of a Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force or TSOC staff.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with coalition SOF partners.
• Graduate of Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Level II or equivalent.
• Current DoW Top Secret clearance and eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the contractor Task Lead.
• Provide senior-level expertise supporting international SOF collaboration, interoperability, and partner nation integration efforts.
• Oversee contractor support activities.
• Support strategic planning efforts.
• Assist with integration of Partner Nation (PN) SOF capabilities across the SOF enterprise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior