Irregular Warfare Subject Matter Expert (SME)

About the Role

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking an Irregular Warfare Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide onsite support in Alexandria, VA. The role involves delivering expert-level support for Irregular Warfare (IW) assessments, integration, and related activities, collaborating with senior officials, and aligning IW efforts with strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, analysis, and assessments on IW topics to develop reports, briefings, and actionable recommendations for senior General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) and Senior Executive Service (SES) officials.
• Collaborate extensively with interagency and multinational partners to align IW activities with strategic objectives.
• Leverage operational expertise to inform policy development and support decision-making at the highest levels.
• Engage in strategic planning, foreign internal defense, counterterrorism, counterinsurgency, unconventional warfare, and stability operations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution with experience in IW assessments and integration.
• 10+ years of experience collaborating with senior GO/FO or SES officials on IW-related strategic initiatives.
• Extensive operational expertise in IW, including capability development, operational assessments, or executing IW activities.
• Demonstrated ability to align IW efforts with interagency partners and multinational stakeholders.
• Expertise in analyzing IW doctrine, operational strategies, and emerging threats.
• Proven ability to draft and present executive-level reports and recommendations.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Ability to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Desired:

• Experience engaging with multinational partners and coordinating IW efforts across diverse organizations.
• Expertise in developing and executing Table-Top Exercises (TTX) or wargames focused on IW topics.
• Experience drafting strategic documents, policy memoranda, or decision briefs for senior leaders.

Pay

The salary range for this position in Virginia is USD $140,000.00/Yr. - USD $175,000.00/Yr. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.