Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Opportunity (Part-Time): Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with extensive experience in C-UAS strategy and policy development to support a U.S. Government contract helping to develop partner nation capacity in integrated C-UAS capabilities.

Location: Remote support (CONUS) and forward engagements (OCONUS) in a partner nation (PN).

Level of Effort:

• Non-travel months: 20-30 hours/month (intercessional support for the program)
• Quarterly travel engagement months: 90-100 hours/month (inclusive of pre-trip planning, travel, post-trip reports).

Objective: The program will work with interagency stakeholders to assist in the development of an integrated and complex C-UAS framework. This framework will examine interagency responsibilities, legal considerations, airspace management, incident response, spectrum management, workforce development, and other factors. The objective is to assist in developing a C-UAS strategy and doctrine that will enable the necessary policy, organizational structure, and processes to protect critical capabilities and civilian infrastructure from diverse UAS threats.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Retired O-5 / O-6 level officer.
• C-UAS strategy and policy development and implementation with partner nations.
• C-UAS related DoD strategic and/or operational level staff experience.
• Expertise in defense strategy, policy, and/or doctrine development.
• Expertise in joint integrated air and missile defense (IAMD).
• Expertise in capability gap analysis and facilitating collaborative planning.
• Expertise implementing institutional capacity building programs.
• Experience in security cooperation/security assistance programs.
• Graduate of Senior Service College.
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance a must.