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Posted May 17, 2026

Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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Opportunity (Part-Time): Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) Subject Matter Expert (SME) Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with extensive experience in C-UAS strategy and policy development to support a U.S. Government contract helping to develop partner nation capacity- in integrated C-UAS capabilities. Location: Remote support (CONUS) and forward engagements (OCONUS) in a partner nation (PN). Level of Effort: • Non-travel months: 20-30 hours/month (intercessional support for the program) • Quarterly travel engagement months: 90-100 hours/month (inclusive of pre-trip planning, travel, post-trip reports). Objective: The program will work with interagency stakeholders to assist in the development of an integrated and complex C-UAS framework. This framework will examine interagency responsibilities, legal considerations, airspace management, incident response, spectrum management, workforce development, and other factors. The objective is to assist in developing a C-UAS strategy and doctrine that will enable the necessary policy, organizational structure, and processes to protect critical capabilities and civilian infrastructure from diverse UAS threats. Required Qualifications/Skills: • * Retired O-5 / O-6 level officer. • C-UAS strategy and policy development and implementation with partner nations. • C-UAS related DoD strategic and/or operational level staff experience. • Expertise in defense strategy, policy, and/or doctrine development. • Expertise in joint integrated air and missile defense (IAMD). • Expertise in capability gap analysis and facilitating collaborative planning. • Expertise implementing institutional capacity building programs. • Experience in security cooperation/security assistance programs. • Graduate of Senior Service College. • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance a must. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job