SMX is seeking a Ground Operations and Advanced Technology Integration Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the integration of Ground Combat information into a new USINDOPACOM sponsored AI/ML enabled plans capability (STORMBREAKER).

The Ground Combat SME must understand the complexity and value of operational information flow (GFM, DRRS, ORION, etc.) to decision-makers; be able to assess and evaluate best use of Ground combat data in the Joint Planning Process (JPP); and synchronize how this information is represented and integrated into the wargaming process. Key areas of understanding for the Ground Combat SME are infantry operations, artillery and/or fires, CAS, other weapon systems, munitions, logistics and Joint plans. The Ground Combat SME must be well versed in the JPP and understand the information needed to successfully integrate Ground Combat operations into operational design and COA development.

The Ground Combat SME will educate and inform developers of the C2IE (Command and Control of the Information Environment) system how best to represent ground force capabilities within C2IE and integrate into an AI enabled Joint Operational Planning Toolkit (JOPT). This position will also advise developers working with the STORMBREAKER COA analysis wargame how to relay that information into a wargaming scenario.

This position will be responsible to identify key data sources/datasets that support Ground Combat planning and execution and ensure that developers understand how to integrate, interpret, and represent this data.  

This position will identify how to integrate an understanding of adversarial use of air, ground, surface and subsurface based platforms and the impact of Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS), cyber and space-based operations on ground-based assets in the STORMBREAKER wargame.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • The Ground Combat SME will provide and oversee high-value analysis, assessment, test and evaluation of new capabilities to integrate Ground Combat capabilities onto the plans, operations and the wargaming process
  • Conduct research, inform new capabilities, and support operational, and strategic Joint plans
  • Provide support for the development, planning, staffing, coordination, integration, execution, and assessment of Ground Combat Capabilities
  • Recommend how to integrate Ground Combat targeting strategies into operational plans
  • Recommend how to integrate Ground Combat capabilities to enhance COA development and COA analysis
  • Identify operational use-cases for enhancements in Ground Combat capabilities and provide developers with insights on integration options that can translate into system upgrades
  • Assess and provide formal recommendations on emerging tools methodologies
  • Identify adversary capabilities and assist with integration concepts for the C2IE, JOPT and STORMBREAKER wargame

Required Skills & Experience

  • Clearance Required: Top Secret
  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
  • Must possess 8 years of experience in military plans and/or operations (infantry, artillery, tanks, mechanized, SOF) related field
  • Experience with the planning process at the theater level (Operations Plans) OPLANS, CONPLANS and Theater Campaign Plan (TCP)
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Experience conducting assessments
  • Familiarity with Excel, Word, Visio and PowerPoint
  • SAM/SAW graduate highly desired

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