Operations and Plans SME

Overview

Job Title: Joint SOF Operations and Plans SME

Location: MacDill AFB, FL

Overview:

Rivet Operations Company is seeking a Joint SOF Operations and Plans SME to support MacDill Air Force Base in training readiness integration and governance. The Joint SOF Operations and Plans SME serves in a critical advisory role, assisting senior leaders and joint battle staff in planning, execution, and assessment of full-spectrum SOF training and readiness activities. Provides governance-aligned readiness insight and functional expertise to enhance the force's ability to integrate, synchronize, and execute joint operations.

Responsibilities:

Advise, coach, mentor, and assess across the SOF enterprise without performing staff execution roles

Support joint collective training and readiness events across USSOCOM, MSCs, JSOC, and GCCs

Provide command-level readiness insight, decision support, and integration guidance

Support all phases of SOF battle staff training: pre-event planning, execution, and post-event analysis

Recommend improvements to planning systems, battle rhythm flows, information routing, and risk logic

Track unit, staff, and enterprise-level readiness trends over time

Support development of Master Scenario Events Lists (MSELs) and after-action reports

Provide technical support for Fires, ISR, C5I, Information Operations, Targeting, and Operational Design

Personnel must be available for CONUS and OCONUS travel to support training and readiness events.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

15+ years of Special Operations experience

Former O-5+/CW3+/E-9+

Bachelor's degree

2+ years Joint/Combatant Command/Service HQ/USSOCOM HQ staff experience

2+ years Joint SOF crisis response operations aligned to PPD-30/NSPM-36

Direct and enduring support to battle staff planning, training, or execution activities

Expertise in JOPP, JELC, JTS, JTT, and DRRS systems

Strong communication skills, written, verbal, and interpersonal

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues

Must be proficient in the use of Power Point, Excel, Word, Access, (Outlook Microsoft Office Suite)

Security:

Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance for the position. Eligibility requirements include ship.

Benefits:

Rivet offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at

Physical Requirements:

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distance may be required. Possible lifting up to 25 lbs.

Please note: Rivet Operations Company LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.

Rivet Operations Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristics.

Posted Salary Range

USD $165,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.