UxS Senior Subject Matter Expert; SME

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Full Time Professional Bay St. Louis, MS, US

2 days ago Requisition

The
UsX Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Unmanned Systems and SOF provides advanced operational and technical expertise to USSOCOM’s Joint Acquisition Task Force (JATF). This role supports the evaluation and integration of emerging technologies across diverse Special Operations mission profiles, including direct action, reconnaissance, irregular warfare, counter terrorism, and support to partner forces. The SME leads technical experimentation and operational evaluation from planning through execution and after-action analysis, ensuring mission relevance and alignment with SOF-specific requirements.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Conduct operational assessments of new and emerging technologies during technical experimentation (TE) events, training exercises, and limited objective evaluations. Applies operational experience to ensure realistic replication of combat conditions.
• Develop mission-relevant evaluation criteria, observe system performance, and document strengths, weaknesses, and mission applicability.
• Participate in planning sessions with JATF and USSOCOM stakeholders to define objectives, scope, and measures of effectiveness. Coordinate with industry and academic participants to align technologies into SOF concepts of operations (CONOPS).
• Advise commanders, acquisition officers, and program managers on risks, applicability, and follow-on development opportunities.
• Produce detailed after-action reports, mission assessments, and business process analysis (BPA) inputs to capture lessons learned and improve experimentation workflows.
• Deliver actionable recommendations that enhance SOF readiness, survivability, and operational effectiveness.
• Completes all other tasks and duties as needed to help drive Liberty Alliance’s Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our organization’s values.

QUALIFICATIONS
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REQUIRED:

• Special Operations
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 10 years of operational experience within U.S. SOF, including at least 4 years in an operational combat role.
• Combat Evaluation Expertise:
  Demonstrated experience conducting operational testing, experimentation, or combat evaluation of emerging technologies and systems.
• Security Clearance:
  Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Familiarity with advanced military technologies, including C4
  
  ISR, unmanned systems, communications, and mission support tools.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong ability to assess system performance, identify operational risks, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare clear reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leaders and diverse audiences.
• Teamwork &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Proven ability to work effectively in joint, interagency, and coalition environments, engaging with government, industry, and academic stakeholders.
• Leadership & Advisory
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience advising senior leaders, acquisition officers, or program managers on operational and technical matters.
• Planning & Coordination:
  Skilled in organizing, planning, and executing complex events such as technical experiments, training exercises, or deployments.
• Adaptability:
  Comfortable working in austere, dynamic, and fast-paced…