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Subject Matter Expert (Joint Special Operations)

IDS International


Job Location:

Fort Bragg, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title
Subject Matter Expert (Joint Special Operations)
Why IDS

IDS believes in resolving conflict building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of todays greatest challenges we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government military nonprofit and public-sector clients.

Locations

Fort Bragg NC

Shifts Available

Please note candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.

Job Description

IDS is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (Joint Special Operations) to support Mission Command Exercises focused on Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) and Joint Special Operations Task Force (JSOTF) training objectives. The selected candidate will provide expertise in joint operations exercise planning and execution and Special Operations Forces mission command training.

Key Duties

Support Mission Command Exercise planning preparation coordination and execution activities.

Provide subject matter expertise on joint operations within Special Operations Forces environments.

Support TSOC and JSOTF training scenarios.

Assist with research and development of exercise objectives and scenarios.

Support mission command training activities for SOF units.

Requirements

Secret clearance.

Bachelors degree.

Graduate of the U.S. Army Special Forces Officer Qualifying Course U.S. Army Military Information Support Officers Qualifying Course U.S. Army Civil Affairs Officer Qualifying Course or U.S. Army Military Intelligence Officer Basic Leader Course (or other service equivalent).

Graduate of a U.S. military officers intermediate or senior level service school.

Two years experience in Special Operations Forces Headquarters staff positions specifically performing joint operations.

One year experience researching planning preparing coordinating and executing Mission Command Exercises focusing on Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) and/or Joint Special Operations Task Force (JSOTF) scenarios to train SOF units.

Graduate of a Joint Forces Staff College program or school such as the Joint and Combined Warfighting School (JPME-II) Joint Advanced Warfighting School or Joint Interagency and Multinational Planners Course.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate of one or more Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) or equivalent courses.

Knowledge of strategic-level theory National Security Strategy and National Military Strategy.

Knowledge of the Joint Operating Environment.

Knowledge of strategic national guidance relating to operational plans and campaigns and their relationship to tactical-level application and strategic relevance.

Experience with intelligence systems acquisition capability.

Advanced Military Intelligence experience relating to Irregular Warfare and/or SOF Operations.

Knowledge of regular versus irregular intelligence support armed groups and irregular movements intelligence support to Unconventional Warfare (UW) and UW campaign planning factors.

Compensation

Competitive Hourly Pay

Benefits

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight typically less than 20 pounds but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status and any other characteristic protected by federal state and local law.

If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply please email and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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We work across the globe, including conflict zones. Innovative and entrepreneurial, we support a wide variety of agencies and clients, delivering quality, multidisciplinary solutions to the world’s most complex problems.IDS believes in resolving conflict and building innovative approa ... View more

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