Sr. Regional Affairs SME

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Sr. Regional Affairs SME 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1081 Qualis LLC is seeking a full-time Senior Regional Affairs Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support USSTRATCOM operational planning, training, exercise, and assessment activities. This position requires extensive interagency and/or Combatant Command (CCMD) desk officer international affairs experience supporting regional and strategic issues. The Senior Regional Affairs SME shall support operational and planning activities requiring regional expertise, international affairs coordination, and strategic analysis in support of mission requirements and operational objectives. The position requires regional expertise supporting European affairs or Indo‑Pacific affairs. This position is contingent upon contract award.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

At a minimum, the ideal candidate will meet the following experience requirements (candidates that exceed these requirements are strongly preferred): Minimum 15 years of interagency and/or Combatant Command (CCMD) desk officer international affairs experience. Minimum 3 years of overseas experience required. Minimum 6 years of experience working on European affairs or minimum 6 years of experience working on Indo‑Pacific affairs. Master’s degree or higher required. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in International Affairs, Economics, or equivalent field required. Experience supporting operational planning, coordination, or assessment activities involving regional and international affairs issues. SUPERVISION : This position may coordinate with Government personnel, operational planners, regional affairs personnel, interagency stakeholders, and operational support teams in support of mission and planning activities. Additional Qualifications: Knowledge of international affairs and regional issues Knowledge of interagency and Combatant Command operational environments Ability to work effectively in a team environment Strong organizational and communication skills SYSTEM KNOWLEDGE: Microsoft Office Suite and standard operational planning and collaboration tools. LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret operational guidance, exercise planning documents, operational orders, and Joint doctrine publications. Ability to write reports, briefing materials, and operational support documentation in support of exercise planning and execution activities. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Ability to apply analytical and operational reasoning techniques in support of exercise planning and operational coordination activities. REASONING ABILITY : Ability to analyze operational requirements, support Joint exercise planning activities, and coordinate with multiple organizations in support of training objectives and operational requirements. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : Domestic temporary duty (TDY) travel may be required in support of planning conferences, meetings, and exercise activities.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Final Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance required Must comply with all USSTRATCOM and Department of Defense security requirements Must be able to work within classified operational environments and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee may be required to work extended hours during exercises, crisis response operations, and short-notice production deadlines. Specific vision abilities required include close vision for detailed intelligence analysis. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs periodically. WORK ENVIRONMENT : Work is performed in secure government facilities supporting USSTRATCOM missions, exercises, and training activities. Position may require support during exercise execution periods and operational planning events. Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled and a Participant in E‑Verify #J-18808-Ljbffr Qualis