Future Operations SME

About the role

The Future Operations SME will support a federal government client, specifically the Marine Raider Regiment (MRR) Future Operations Officer (FOPSO).

Responsibilities

• Assist the MRR FOPS in unit evolution, transformation, and experimentation of the MRR by bridging the MARSOC Combat, Development, and Integration (CD&I) staff section with the MRR, Marine Raider Battalions (MRBs), Marine Special Operations Companies (MSOCs), and Marine Special Operations Teams (MSOTs).
• Aid in the MRR force modernization effort, including integration with MCWL, experimental exercises, and integration with DoD and civilian science and technology initiatives.
• Lead the MRR Experimentation, Innovation, and Integration (EI&I) Strategy and implementation process, overseeing:
• Weekly MRR EI&I Working Groups.
• Synchronization of MRR subordinate unit Gap Managers.
• Attendance in and information distribution of MARSOC Capability Development Team working groups.
• Overseeing MRR/MRB RCIDS submissions.
• Support MRR equities in the MARSOC Component Requirements Evaluation Review Board (RERB) process through overall preparedness, and staff synchronization and de-confliction across the command when seeking a sourcing solution.
• Aid in regimental capability development priorities, including thorough collection, validation, experimentation, synchronization, integration, consumption rate, and maintenance/sustainment of equipment by, with, and through the understanding of regimental operations, missions, unit priorities, and funding processes.
• Manage a current and detailed MRR Gap List.
• Aid in future JCET and Exercise management.
• Develop and manage the MRR Lessons Learned process ICW through the MRR’s staff to provide insight, lessons learned, and recommendations to Marine Raider Training Center (MRTC) and G7 on suggested curriculum adjustments, inputs for Future Force Design, and needs of the force, such as selected personnel, new curriculums, and new military occupational specialties (MOSs).
• Aid the MRR FOPSO in preparing and executing MARSOC and service level Wargames ICW component.
• Aid the MRR FOPSO in preparing and executing Cognitive Raider Series events and symposiums ICW with the G5.
• Prepare SITREP and DOWNREP entries to be included in the MRR SITREP/DOWNREP to maximize awareness, action, and participation in all relevant Force Modernization and Experimentation initiatives.

Requirements

• Acquisition experience preferred.
• Strong analytical experience.
• 5+ years of SOF experience required, with 2yrs at the Bn level or above preferred.
• 10+ years of military experience required.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products.

Security Clearance

Secret Security Clearance required; TS (SCI) eligible.

Location