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Principal Subject Matter Expert Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Location : Fort Bragg, NC Clearance Type: Top Secret Responsibilities: * Serve as EOD SME for the SGM and Deputy CP, collaborating ...

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Explosive Ordnance Disposal SME

Explosive Ordnance Disposal SME

SkyBridge Tactical

Fort Liberty, NC

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Explosive Ordnance Disposal SME
Location: Fort Bragg, NC
Overview:
SkyBridge Tactical is seeking a highly motivated Explosive Ordnance Disposal SME with strong experience in support of USSOCOM.
This Position is Contingent upon Contract Award to SkyBridge Tactical LLC
Responsibilities:
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal SME’s Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Assists the SGM and Deputy for CP as the EOD SME working in collaboration with government partners, academic laboratories, and private industry - to develop new tools and technology in support of the SOF explosive ordnance disposal community. Tasks include project management, evaluation of commercial technology, attending technical reviews and demonstrations for prototype assessment, and establishing acquisition strategies.
  • Assists in the preparation and development of new requirements documentation to include Initial Capabilities Documents (ICD), Capabilities Development Documents (CDD), SPECAT messages, Basis of Issue Plans (BOIP), Test Plans, and update Project Folders.
Required Qualifications:
  • Qualifications include a background in EOD (particularly SOF) or engineering with a knowledge of EOD techniques, tactics, and procedures.
  • Have knowledge in areas supported by the specified subject area to support product selection, architecture, system design, engineering, intelligence systems, security and other technical, operational, and analytical disciplines to include reliability, maintainability and life cycle cost management.
  • Bachelor or Masters Degree
  • Minimum of 16 Years of Experience
  • Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to understand and interpret complex government contract requirements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with proposal management tools (e.g., SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat).
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • N/A
Security Clearance Requirements:
  1. Active Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility
Physical Requirements:
  1. N/A
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
SkyBridge Tactical is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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