(Part-Time): Maritime Security Advisor Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Opportunity (Part-Time): Maritime Security Advisor Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Bottom Line Up Front:   Hoplite Group is seeking an experienced Maritime Security Advisor SME to support a U.S. Government institutional capacity-building (ICB) effort focused on maritime domain awareness (MDA) and maritime security (MARSEC). The SME will support the development of a national Maritime Security Strategy (MSS), working with partner nation stakeholders to establish the policies, organizational structures, and processes required to enable effective maritime operations.

Location:   Remote support (CONUS) with forward engagements (OCONUS) as part of a U.S. government contract. 

Level of Effort:

• Non travel months: Approximately 30-40 hours/month.
• Engagement: Approximately 80-100 hours/month during engagement months.
• Post-Engagement: Support as needed.

Objective:   To support the development of a national Maritime Security Strategy that enables partner nation stakeholders to effectively organize, manage, and execute maritime operations. Efforts will focus on maritime threat and gap analysis, stakeholder mapping, and development of a comprehensive strategy that addresses interagency coordination, maritime domain awareness, and maritime security requirements.

Required Qualifications:
• Retired O-5 / O-6 level officer with experience developing maritime security strategies, within developing maritime nations in the AFRICOM AOR.
• Experience with US security cooperation with foreign partners supporting maritime domain awareness (MDA) and maritime security (MARSEC) initiatives at the strategic and operational levels.
• Experience in assessment and drafting of  strategy documents, frameworks, and implementation plans aligned with partner nation requirements and timelines.
• Experience in designing and developing presentations, workshop materials, and facilitation activities in both in-person and virtual environments.
• U.S. Secret Security Clearance required.