Military Technical Evaluator SME

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Military Technical Evaluator / Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Description of specific duties in a typical workday for this position:

• The Military Technical Evaluator / Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides operational, technical, and analytical support to the Threat Systems Management Office (TSMO) in the evaluation, validation, and sustainment of threat systems supporting Army training and testing environments. The individual applies deep military and threat-domain expertise to ensure threat system representations accurately reflect current and emerging adversary capabilities.
• Responsibilities include conducting technical and operational evaluations of threat systems, threat emulation devices, OPFOR systems, and associated hardware and software. The SME assesses system fidelity, realism, functionality, and interoperability against approved threat doctrine, intelligence-based capabilities, and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• The Military Technical Evaluator / SME supports development and application of evaluation criteria; participates in technical reviews, demonstrations, assessments, and field evaluations; and provides written and oral findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to Government stakeholders. The role supports Government Acceptance Testing (GAT), live and virtual evaluations, and other verification activities to ensure threat systems meet required realism and training objectives.
• Additional duties include reviewing technical documentation, specifications, and requirements; identifying capability gaps, discrepancies, and risks; recommending corrective actions or system enhancements; and supporting modernization and lifecycle decisions. The SME collaborates with engineers, test personnel, intelligence representatives, and Government officials to ensure threat systems remain accurate, credible, and operationally relevant.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Military Science, Engineering, Intelligence Studies, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in military operations, threat systems, OPFOR, intelligence analysis, or technical evaluation roles within a DoD or Army environment
• Threat system or adversary representation evaluation
• Application of military doctrine and threat TTPs
• Technical and operational system assessments
• Participation in demonstrations, tests, or field evaluations
• Development of evaluation reports and recommendations
• Active Secret Clearance

This is a full-time position paying a base salary and full benefits and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position, please apply online with a resume.

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