International Capability Development SME

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

CDM Innovations is looking for a driven and experienced International Capability Development Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team in Tampa, FL. This is a high-impact role where you'll shape and advance international capability development initiatives that make a real difference on a global scale. If you're passionate about building partnerships, driving strategic growth, and leveraging your expertise in an exciting, fast-paced environment — we want to hear from you. The primary function of this position is to support J3-I assigned Partner Nations in development of capability roadmaps designed to improve their integration with USSOF, and to enable and improve PN participation in all facets of USSOCOM and SOF component capability development efforts (training, education, force development, exercises). SMEs will develop quantifiable assessments of PN SOF interoperability with US SOF and with other PN and identify actions to improve interoperability based on those assessments. 

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate, support, coordinate, conduct research, analyze data, and draft feasible solutions and options which lead to quantifiable improvements in PN SOF interoperability in accordance with existing security cooperation guidelines. 
• Draft inputs to and assist in PN SOF integration into future developmental working groups, experiments, and war-games.
• Coordinate PN SOF participation in and inputs to existing J3-I interoperability programs, including Joint Staff J6 Bold Quest, Defense Information Support Agency’s (DISA) Coalition Interoperability Assurance Validation (CIAV), Mission Partner Environment Working Group (MPEWG). 
• Conduct research, collect and analyze data on PN SOF capabilities and gaps; draft and maintain PN SOF capability profile for each PN nation assigned to J3-I and with whom USSOCOM maintains a SOLO.
• Support development of interoperability objectives for J3-I assigned PN SOF. 
• Draft and maintain roadmaps which track progress by each PN toward achieving their SOF Commander’s interoperability objectives.
• Coordinate PN SOF participation in pre-mission training for ongoing operations; support and assist PN participation in US exercises and training in accordance with their established training objectives and interoperability roadmap.
• Support PN efforts to obtain and align their SOF acquisition programs with the appropriate US security cooperation and assistance mechanisms; track all USSOCOM PN SOF security cooperation activities and cases. 
• Draft plans for and support TSOC efforts to support development of SOF-related defense institutions within J3-I countries, where applicable. 
• Develop planning products which enable us to track USSOCOM and SOF Component exercises and Pre Mission Training, and coordinate A/PN participation in accordance with J3-I priorities. 
• Perform the duties and responsibilities as Foreign Disclosure Representatives (FDR) for assigned PN personnel.
• Perform close-out and escort duties as part of the Division’s Security Procedure. 

Requirements:

Minimum Experience:

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
• Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
• Education: 
• Bachelor’s degree in international relations or related field
• Graduate of US SOF component selection and assessment program such as US Army Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC), Basic Underwater Demolition School (BUDS)or another SOF component equivalent. 
• Years of Experience: 
  • Demonstrate the following experience: a) completion of a formal program of instruction from a DoW training organization which covers the basic tenets of US Security Cooperation (examples include Defense Acquisition University, Joint Special Operations University, US Army Command and General Staff College, US Army or US Navy Special Warfare courses), b) operational experience working with international military forces (joint combined exchange training, joint exercises, or joint combined operations such as Afghanistan or Iraq), or c) assignment to an international military organization or coordination center, such as Joint Staff J7, or their Combatant Command (COCOM) staff organization which works with international partners. Demonstration of ability to work with and through international SOF partners is required.  15 years combined military SOF and Regional experience working special operations conducted in a joint, combined, and interagency environment
  • Graduate of a Joint Professional Military Education course, Intermediate Development Course or a Senior Professional Military Education Course
  • Experience with Foreign Disclosure and working with international partner information exchanges

About Us:

CDM Innovations is a forward-thinking defense and national security solutions firm headquartered in Tampa, FL, dedicated to delivering innovative strategies and expert support to government and military clients. Our clients trust us for our deep subject matter expertise, mission-focused approach, and commitment to excellence. Our team thrives in a collaborative, purpose-driven culture where every individual's contributions directly support critical national and international missions.