Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Remote
Contracted
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Opportunity (Part-Time): Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking an experienced Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) SME to support U.S. Government efforts in advancing full-spectrum operational capacity through the development of a CSAR capability for a partner nation’s military force.
Location:Remote support (CONUS) and forward engagements (OCONUS)
Level of Effort:
Availability: Immediate
Objective: Facilitate a Capabilities Based Assessment to support resource requirements determination to assist in establishing a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) capability using global best practices across the Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) framework. The SME will help define the scope of CSAR capability required, identify material and non-material solutions, and provide a repeatable methodology for future capability resource analysis.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking an experienced Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) SME to support U.S. Government efforts in advancing full-spectrum operational capacity through the development of a CSAR capability for a partner nation’s military force.
Location:Remote support (CONUS) and forward engagements (OCONUS)
Level of Effort:
- Non travel months: Approximately 40 hours/month.
- Engagement: First in-person partner nation engagement scheduled for 13–17 July 2025 (Approximately 100 hours/month during engagement months).
- Post-Engagement: Support as needed.
Availability: Immediate
Objective: Facilitate a Capabilities Based Assessment to support resource requirements determination to assist in establishing a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) capability using global best practices across the Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) framework. The SME will help define the scope of CSAR capability required, identify material and non-material solutions, and provide a repeatable methodology for future capability resource analysis.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- Retired O-5/O-6 level officer with experience in U.S. military CSAR operations, planning, and policy.
- Experience developing CSAR training strategies, doctrine, functional concepts.
- Knowledge and experience in CSAR training from basic to senior officer for Army, Navy, Air Force, and Special Operations Forces
- Familiarity with NATO CSAR interoperability standards
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