Senior Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Obsidian Solutions Group LLC

Fayetteville, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Planning, Exercise Design, Mission Command, Special Operations, Training Development, Joint Planning, After-Action Reviews, Operational Art, Scenario Crafting, Mentoring, Doctrinal Accuracy, Security Protocols

Industry

Defense & Space

Description

Description Primary Location: Fort Bragg, North Carolina Clearance: Secret clearance Ability to work remotely: No Obsidian Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Operations SME to provide expert-level operational insight, planning support, and training exercise development for Mission Readiness Exercises (MRX) and other Mission Command training events. The ideal candidate is a seasoned Special Operations professional with extensive experience across SOF mission sets or related Army branches, bringing both operational depth and instructional expertise to support complex exercise design and execution. Requirements Responsibilities Provide expert operational guidance for planning, designing, preparing, coordinating, and executing Mission Command Exercises and Mission Readiness Exercises (MRX). Apply advanced knowledge of Special Operations missions, operational art, and joint/combined planning to exercise development. Assist in crafting realistic training scenarios that reflect current operational environments, SOF mission profiles, and doctrinal requirements. Advise exercise leadership on operational implications, unit capabilities, and mission integration. Collaborate with planners, analysts, and training personnel to synchronize exercise components, resources, and timelines. Support development and refinement of exercise injects, vignettes, decision points, and operational dilemmas. Participate in exercise control (EXCON), adjudication, and real-time operational mentoring during execution phases. Ensure operational realism and doctrinal accuracy across all exercise activities. Conduct after-action reviews, develop insights and lessons learned, and provide recommendations for improving future training events. Maintain a deep understanding of emerging SOF capabilities, mission command technologies, and modern operational trends. Serve as a senior mentor to participating units, offering guidance on leadership, decision-making, and operational proficiency. Ensure exercise activities comply with DoD, Army, and Special Operations training standards and security protocols. Requirements: Associate degree OR Fifteen years of related military experience (may substitute for degree) Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required Special Skills/Qualifications Required: Graduate of the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualifying Course (Officer 18A, Warrant Officer 180A, or NCO 18-series MOS) Graduate of one of the following military education programs: U.S. military officer intermediate course or Senior Service College Special Forces Warrant Officer Advanced Course First Sergeant Course Sergeants Major Course Minimal Background/Experience Required: Previous assignment to Special Operations Forces (Special Forces, Psychological Operations, Civil Affairs, Ranger Regiment, SOA, Special Mission units) OR assignment within Military Intelligence, Logistics Corps, or Field Artillery Equivalent assignments from other U.S. military branches accepted Additional Desired Qualifications/Experience: Minimum two years of experience researching, planning, preparing, coordinating, and executing MRXs Company Description Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a veteran-owned small business. A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you can put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families. Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations. Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities

Provide expert operational guidance for the planning, design, and execution of Mission Command and Mission Readiness Exercises. Support the development of realistic training scenarios and serve as a senior mentor to participating units.