Joint Force Development & Training HICON Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Joint Force Development & Training HICON Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Location: Huntsville, AL
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI
Travel: Up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking highly experienced Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support U.S. Space Command Joint Force Development and Training Directorate (J7) exercise and training events. SMEs will provide organizational emulation, strategic analysis, operational planning support, and senior-level advisory services for major joint exercises, wargames, and tabletop exercises.

This role requires expertise in space operations, national security strategy, operational planning, and executive-level engagement with senior military and civilian leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide realistic organizational emulation during exercises, tabletop exercises, and wargames.
• Replicate strategic decision-making processes for military, interagency, allied, and commercial organizations.
• Support contingency planning, operational analysis, and senior leader academic preparation.
• Conduct political-military (POLMIL), operational, and strategic assessments.
• Develop executive-level briefings, analyses, and strategic communications products.
• Support interagency and multinational coordination activities.
• Respond to exercise Requests for Information (RFIs) during execution phases.
• Participate in exercise planning conferences, rehearsals, and after-action reviews.
• Assist in identifying operational gaps, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to post-exercise reporting and lessons learned documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required prior to start date.
• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of operational, strategic, or military planning experience.
• Demonstrated experience briefing General/Flag Officers or Senior Executive Service (SES) personnel.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Space Operations
• Missile Defense
• Homeland Defense
• Cyber Operations
• Joint Warfighting
• Strategic Planning
• Interagency Coordination
• Political-Military Affairs
• Experience supporting joint exercises, wargames, or operational planning events.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Combatant Command or Joint Staff experience.
• Experience with NATO, multinational operations, or interagency collaboration.
• Knowledge of Special Technical Operations (STO) and/or Special Access Programs (SAP).
• Understanding of national space policy and international space law.
• Former senior military officer or government civilian experience preferred.

Work Environment & Travel

• Support may require 24-hour exercise operations during event execution.
• Extended shifts may occur during major exercises.
• CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development opportunities

Position contingent upon contract award.

Summit is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.