International SOF Support Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Opportunity (Full-Time): International SOF Support Subject Matter Expert (SME) – J3-I Plans & Operations Branch

Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking two (2) International SOF Support SMEs to support the Directorate of Operations, J3-International (J3-I) Division at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). This role supports J3-I Plans & Operations efforts focused on partner nation SOF coordination, multinational operational synchronization, and integration of partner nation capabilities into USSOCOM planning processes.

Location: On-site support at HQ USSOCOM, MacDill AFB, FL, with CONUS and OCONUS travel as required in support of the SOF enterprise.

Position Type: Full-Time Contract Opportunity

Availability: September 2026 / Contingent Upon Contract Award

Objective: Support USSOCOM J3-International (J3-I) Plans & Operations Branch efforts by assisting with partner nation SOF operational coordination, multinational planning integration, and development of a common operational picture supporting global SOF synchronization.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a U.S. SOF component selection and assessment program such as the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC), Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S), or another SOF component equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited university.
• 3 years of recent (within the last 7 years) regional experience as a member of a Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) or Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) staff.
• Graduate of a Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) course, Intermediate Development Course, or Senior Professional Military Education Course.
• 1 year of experience (within the last 5 years) in an international SOF environment, such as assignment to a multinational SOF headquarters (e.g., NATO SOF HQ) or GCC coalition coordination center.
• Experience with Foreign Disclosure and working with international partner information exchanges.
• Current DoW Secret clearance and eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.