Maritime Targeting SME Jobs

Job Title

The SME is tasked with identifying and resolving all-domain naval fires and targeting (ADNF-T) capability gaps across the Department of the Navy (DoN).

The contractor team provides subject matter expertise, detailed assessments, and synchronization of DOTMLPF-P efforts across the Naval Services. The Targeting SME focuses on real-time execution—specifically the Find, Fix, Track, Target, Engage, and Assess (F2T2EA
) loop. This role evaluates execution speed from sensor detection to weapon release, and assesses immediate system integration performance in contested and near-peer environments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate traits that align with Patch Plus' guiding principles – Purpose, Proficiency and Character. Patch Plus' purpose is to continue to make a difference to our nation's security while providing persistent, meaningful employment to its owner-employees.

Proficiency defines the Patch Plus ethos where we seek to hire and develop members who possess a high degree of competence, skill and expertise in their field of work. Character is the moral compass in each member that guides us to do the right things.

Responsibilities / Duties:

• Evaluate dynamic/time-sensitive targeting (TST) execution within Maritime Operations Centers (MOC), Joint Operations Centers (JOC), and Air Operations Centers (AOC).
• Assess sensor-to-shooter data flows to identify gaps in kill chain speed and reliability.
• Analyze naval fires systems integration across JADOCS, GCCS-M, and Link 16 networks.
• Map target information movement from sensor detection to weapon release in operational environments.
• Provide SME input on dynamic targeting doctrine, TTPs, and CONOP development.
• Support assessment of F2T2EA
  performance during exercises and real-world operations.
• Draft assessment products documenting kill chain findings and recommendations for senior leader review.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI
• Bachelor's degree (or 20 years of experience or previous WTI qualification as substitute).
• Minimum of 15 years of military or DoD operational experience.
• Experience working inside an operational-level MOC, JOC, AOC, or Fires Center/Cell, specifically within the dynamic/time-sensitive targeting cell.
• Proven capability to analyze data flows and system interfaces, mapping how target information moves from sensor to shooter.
• Successful completion of Joint Targeting School (JTS) courses, Combat Targeting Officer Course (CTOC), or MISR WTI course.
• Documented experience or formal qualification as a Dynamic Targeting Cell Chief, TST Director, Target Engagement Authority, or MISR fires position.
• Current Collateral Damage Estimation (CDE) analyst certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate or Instructor at a Service Weapons School.
• Real-world tactical platform experience (e.g., aviator, Tomahawk/Aegis fire control, submarine officer, MISR WTI).
• Direct experience with JADOCS, GCCS-M, or Link 16 network management.

Additional Comments:

• Offers contingent on successful contract bid.
• Projected August/September 2026 start date.