Senior Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Mission Command Exercises in Arlington, Virginia at IDS International

IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.

Fort Bragg, NC

Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.

IDS is seeking a Senior Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support Mission Command Exercises. The selected candidate will provide operational expertise, support exercise planning and execution activities, and contribute to mission command training requirements through extensive Special Operations Forces experience.

• Support Mission Command Exercise planning and execution activities.

• Provide subject matter expertise based on Special Operations Forces experience.

• Support exercise development and coordination requirements.

• Contribute to operational planning and mission command training objectives.

• Assist with research, preparation, coordination, and execution of training events and exercises.

• Secret clearance.

• Associate degree. Fifteen years of related military experience may substitute for academic degree.

• Graduate of the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualifying Course (Officer 18A, Warrant Officer 180A, or Noncommissioned Officer 18 Series Military Occupational Specialty).

• Graduate of a U.S. military officer’s Intermediate Course or Senior Service College, Special Forces Warrant Officer Advanced Course, First Sergeant Course, or Sergeants Major Course.

• Assignment to Special Operations Forces (Special Forces, Psychological Operations, Civil Affairs, Ranger Regiment, Special Operations Aviation, Special Mission Units), or assignment to Military Intelligence, Logistics Corps, or Field Artillery.

• Two years of experience researching, planning, preparing, coordinating, and executing MRXs.

• Competitive Hourly Pay

• Benefits

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

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