Principal Subject Matter Expert Breaching Operations Security Clearance

Position: Principal Subject Matter Expert Breaching Operations with Security Clearance
PWS

Title:

Principal Subject Matter Expert Breaching Operations

Location:

Fort Belvoir, VA Clearance Type:
Top Secret Responsibilities:
* Serve as the Breaching SME supporting the SGM and Deputy for Breaching, working with government partners, academic labs, and industry to advance SOF breaching capabilities.
* Develop, assess, and refine new tools and technologies for explosive and mechanical breaching to support SOF operations.
* Support preparation and development of requirements documentation including ICDs, CDDs, SPECAT messages, BOIPs, Test Plans, and project folders.
* Provide advanced advice and training on drilling techniques, explosive planning factors, charge preparation, and charge emplacement.
* Design, fabricate, and test commercial and industrial blasting products for SOF breaching applications. Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

* Minimum 15+ years of operational experience in heavy and medium explosive and mechanical breaching, including at least 5 years supporting SOF or comparable special mission units.
* In-depth knowledge of breaching and entry techniques, tactics, and procedures.
* Demonstrated experience developing or validating breaching-related requirements and test plans.
* Ability to communicate technical breaching concepts clearly to both operators and non-technical stakeholders.
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, explosives technology) or equivalent operational experience.
* TOP SECRET clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Previous service in SOF breaching units or specialized breaching elements.
* Experience transitioning breaching tools from concept through test to fielding.