Combatant Command (CCMD) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

NOTE: This opening is for future work

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Position: Combatant Command (CCMD) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Location: Offutt AFB, NE

Position Overview

The GARRETT GROUP is seeking a Combatant Command (CCMD) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Joint Exercises, Training, and Assessment Directorate (J7) under the Joint Exercise, Training, Assessment and Related Support (JETARS) contract.

The CCMD SME serves as a senior expert in joint operations and exercise design, supporting USSTRATCOM's full-spectrum exercise and wargame program. This role bridges real-world operational experience with exercise planning and execution, ensuring Tier 1 exercises accurately replicate Combatant Command-level operations, decision-making processes, and orders development from national-level guidance through tactical execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in Combatant Command operations, including national-level decision-making, the Joint Planning Process (JPP), and orders development. • Support planning, design, and execution of joint exercises and wargames across all phases of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), including concept development through execution. • Develop and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to track exercise planning activities and deliverables. • Create and review Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) injects, scenario storylines, and supporting exercise products to ensure realism and operational fidelity. • Apply professional military education and joint doctrine to ensure exercises meet training objectives and replicate operational environments. • Coordinate with USSTRATCOM components, Joint Functional Component Commands (JFACC, JFMCC), and other CCMD stakeholders to synchronize exercise design and execution. • Support exercise execution in roles such as White Cell, Opposing Force (OPFOR), or exercise control functions. • Participate in After-Action Reviews (AARs) and contribute to lessons learned and improvement recommendations. • Assist in developing post-exercise analysis and assessment products evaluating training audience performance against objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in joint operations, including experience integrating operational expertise into exercise design and execution. • Demonstrated understanding of CCMD-level operations, national-level decision-making processes, joint planning, and orders development. • Prior experience on Joint Staff or Combatant Command staff. • Professional military education in strategy and planning, or equivalent experience applying joint doctrine in operational planning environments. • Experience supporting USSTRATCOM Headquarters, JFACC, JFMCC, or equivalent organizations. • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with eligibility for NC2/ESI and Special Access Program (SAP) access (or ability to obtain within required timeframe).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting USSTRATCOM Tier 1 exercises (e.g., GLOBAL THUNDER, GLOBAL LIGHTNING, or equivalent). • Familiarity with Joint Training Tools (JTT), JTIMS, or JLLIS. • Knowledge of CJCS 3500-series Joint Training directives and USSTRATCOM exercise guidance. • Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase II graduate. • Experience serving as a White Cell lead, MSEL coordinator, or scenario design lead.

Contingency Statement

This position is contingent upon contract award. Candidates selected will be notified of their contingent status and provided updates throughout the award process.