International SOF Integration & Assessment Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Opportunity (Full-Time): International SOF Integration & Assessment Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking two (2) International SOF Integration & Assessment SMEs to support the Directorate of Operations, J3-International (J3-I) Division at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). This role supports international engagement planning, partner nation integration, country planning, international agreements, and assessment activities supporting the global SOF enterprise.

Location: On-site support at HQ USSOCOM, MacDill AFB, FL, with CONUS and OCONUS travel as required in support of the SOF enterprise.

Position Type: Full-Time Contract Opportunity

Availability: September 2026 / Contingent Upon Contract Award

Objective: Support USSOCOM J3-International (J3-I) efforts through development and coordination of partner nation country plans, international agreements, engagement planning, and assessment activities supporting multinational SOF integration.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in International Relations, Economics, or related field.
• Graduate of the Department of State Foreign Service Institute or equivalent U.S. military program of instruction.
• Served as a Foreign Service Officer or Foreign Area Officer with 10+ years of experience as a member of a U.S. Embassy country team, deployed developmental worker, or other member of the Department of State or U.S. Agency for International Development.
• 3 years of experience in a federal agency, Geographic Combatant Command (GCC), or Service headquarters supporting policy development, international agreements, and strategy.
• 2 years of experience or academic coursework in negotiations. Acceptable examples include experience negotiating Memorandums of Agreement (MOA) or Memorandums of Understanding (MOU).
• Current DoW Top Secret clearance and eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.