Job Description

Cyber Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Consulting Services Group (CSG) is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Cyber Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a strong background in instruction and training for on-site support to a Department of Defense cyber-enterprise customer. The selected candidate will provide advanced-level expertise in cyberspace operations, assist in developing and delivering mission-ready training, and support capability development and readiness for operational teams. The ideal candidate should have a multi-disciplinary background as a Cyber trainer, including experience in Operational Psychology, Information Operations, Human Intelligence, and/or Counter-Intelligence. The candidate should also have a deep understanding of and interest in foreign cultures. The candidate must be proficient in the current social media ecosystem. Experience executing Information Operations in Cyberspace is preferred. Cyber operations subject-matter expertise will be weighted more heavily than instructor experience.

Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on cyberspace operations to support mission requirements, including offensive and defensive cyber operations.
• The Cyber Operations/Signature Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) Trainer supports all aspects of Cyber/SM activities involving the planning and execution of sensitive operations, assisting in the coordination of multiple projects.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver cyber training materials tailored to mission-specific needs, including operational tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Coordinate with Course Leaders to develop and refine course curriculum to align with rapidly changing digital ecosystem and operational requirements.
• Incorporate Operational Psychology into the curriculum and articulate Operational Psychology's potential operational impact.
• Collaborate with leadership, mission planners, and training developers to align course content with evolving mission demands and real-world operations.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive practical exercises to augment course curriculum and highlight operational linkages.
• Leverage expertise in social media to teach students about latest platform trends, tools, and techniques.
• Utilize cultural proficiency to contextualize the course material, ensuring that students understand the implications of cultural differences on social media use and behavior.
• Maintain awareness of current geopolitical events as well as the cyber threat landscape, tools, and techniques relevant to cyber operations and incorporate into training courses.
• Facilitate a dynamic and engaging learning environment, using a variety of teaching methods and materials to cater to different learning styles.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must hold an active Department of Defense Top Secret Clearance and be SCI eligible.
• Ability to draft requirements documents, correspondence, and procedures in accordance with policies.
• At least 5 years' relevant operational experience.
• Relevant experience may include a combination of cyber operations, Information Operations in cyberspace, or experience as a HUMINT/CI case officer.
• While planning experience will be considered, hands-on operational experience is preferred.
• Prior experience in developing and delivering cyber training or instruction in a military or interagency setting.
• At least 3 years of instructor or course management experience.
• Experience with traditional Signature/Identity Management and/or Cyber Signature/Identity Management.
• Experience or background in operational psychology.
• Experience or background in social media platforms.
• Academic or practical knowledge of foreign languages and cultures, especially cultural knowledge related to usage of social media.
• Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or Cyber Operations, Operational Psychology, Foreign Languages & Literatures, Area Studies, or Digital Marketing. Master's degree preferred.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with cyber range environments and training platforms.
• Instructor certifications (e.g., CompTIA CTT+, Cisco CCSI, or military-equivalent instructor badge).
• Completion of the following JCITA courses: Basic Operations Support Course (BOSC), Foundations of Sensitive Support (FOSS) Advanced Technicians Course (ATC), Advanced Planners Course (APC) or Due Diligence Course (DDC), and Joint Network Attack Course (JNAC).
• Military experience as a U.S. Army 17 series Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) or equivalent is preferred.

Work: Work is typically performed in an office and/or data center environment, requiring computer terminals and standard office equipment to accomplish work objectives. This is a full time position working normal workday hours, Monday to Friday, with weekends and holidays off. Travel: Occasional local travel required. Job location: Onsite in the vicinity of Laurel, Maryland. Remote telework is not available.

Compensation and Benefits: We provide compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications. We are proud of the benefits that we offer! In addition to a competitive salary, we provide no cost health, dental, and vision insurance options for our employees. Our paid time off is a generous accrual program with additional time off for sick leave for you or your dependents wellbeing and paid military leave. Our 14 holidays allow our staff the flexibility to take alternative days off throughout the year. Employees also benefit from a retirement plan with immediate match and vesting. Additionally, we offer life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a rich employee referral program. We are honored to have been recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplace for 2025. The strong culture that we have built - one that prioritizes work life balance, employee appreciation, strong values, and meaningful work, contributes to an environment where CSG employees feel valued and supported.

Consulting Services Group, LLC is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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