Senior Subject Matter Expert Joint Staff J7

The Bob Johnson Group seeks a seasoned Future Concept Development Subject Matter Expert to build out our team. Candidates should have a strong background including DoD Operational and Staff experience, with a direct experience in technology, innovation, and conceptual work. Work products will include developing and presenting senior executive level briefs, white papers, research themes, and concepts. Specific requirements are described below.

Description

The Joint Staff (JS) J7 is the lead for the Joint Futures and Concepts program on behalf of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Joint Futures and Concepts Program is comprised of a future-oriented ecosystem of Joint Concepts that include the Joint Warfighting Concept series (JWC), future Joint Operating Environment series (JOE), Operating and Functional Concepts, threat-based Concepts of Operation, and research and analysis.

The Bob Johnson Group provides lead SMEs who contribute directly to innovative thought, technology, and operational application of future capabilities, and lead intellectual content development for all JS J7 Joint Force Development and Design efforts aligned to and supporting the National Defense Strategy and National Military Strategy.

Skillset & Required Experience

  • Military or civil service experience at the O-5/GS-14 level or above.  

  • Experience at the CCMD level or senior Service Staff level developing and integrating advanced solutions, enablers, or conceptual approaches supporting the Joint Functions

  • Expert in command relationships and interorganizational cooperation (multi-national, interagency, and non-governmental agency coordination)

  • Highly conversant in all-domain awareness, joint command and control, and all-domain defense/defeat mechanisms

  • Highly conversant with functions of cyber, space, and EMS and Service dependencies on domain superiority and applicable technologies (extant and emerging)

  • Highly conversant in-Service Capstone Concepts, including MDO, DMO, and EABO Expert-level experience developing, writing, and presenting executive-level briefs, white papers, research papers, analytic reports, and future-focused operating concepts.

  • Master’s degree in national security or relevant technical field

  • Graduate of a Senior Service college, advanced warfighting school (SAMS, SAWS, JAWS), or War College preferred.

  • Experience in Joint Force Development and Design activities preferred.

  • Background in pacing/peer threat capabilities, doctrine, and OOB preferred.

Security Clearance and Access

  • Candidates must possess a current Top-Secret clearance or be eligible for a TS/SCI clearance.

Join our team at the Bob Johnson Group and contribute to the development and advancement of operational level warfare and joint warfare concepts. Apply now to be a part of our dynamic organization.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to: Bob.johnson@jgroupusa.com