(Part-Time): Cyber Strategy Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Opportunity (Part-Time): Cyber Strategy Subject Matter Expert (SME) - building capacity on a USG contract, supporting a partner nation.

Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking a Cyber Strategy Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a U.S. Government building partner capacity effort focused on the development of a cybersecurity strategy, governance framework, and strategic implementation planning. The SME will advise senior leadership on cyber strategy, governance, risk management, and organizational development to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities and support long-term mission success.

Location: Remote support (CONUS) and forward engagements (OCONUS) in selected partner nation as part of a U.S. Government advising effort.

Level of Effort:

• Non-Travel Months: Approximately 30 hours per month
• Engagement Months: Approximately 80–90 hours per month
• Travel: Approximately 6 engagements annually, every other month. Next engagement scheduled for mid-July 2026.

Availability: Immediate

Objective: Support the development of a cybersecurity strategy, governance framework, and strategic implementation plan to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities. Advise leadership on cyber planning, governance, and risk management to support long-term mission success and organizational resilience.

Required Qualifications:

• Executive level professional experience performed at the E9/O6/GS-15 (or equivalent) level, leading policy and plans development in complex military or government cyber environments.
• Experience as a senior strategic planner involving cyberspace planning and operations.
• Experience developing and implementing cybersecurity policies, procedures, and guidelines to address organizational security requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Awareness of strategies, programs, tools, and security procedures used to create and execute plans addressing priority cyber threats.
• Experience analyzing military strategic plans from multiple sources, disciplines, and strategic contexts and drawing insights regarding implications.
• Knowledge of strategy development and line of effort design to support planning, execution, and assessment.
• Understanding of enterprise governance structures and processes, including oversight, executive management responsibilities, and reporting mechanisms related to cybersecurity.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Expertise in identifying, assessing, and managing cybersecurity risks, including understanding risk tolerance and implementing mitigation strategies within a defense environment.
• Active U.S. Secret Security clearance.

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