Principal Subject Matter Expert Breaching Operations

PWS Title: Principal Subject Matter Expert Breaching Operations

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

Clearance Type: Top Secret

 

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Breaching SME supporting the SGM and Deputy for Breaching, working with government partners, academic labs, and industry to advance SOF breaching capabilities.
• Develop, assess, and refine new tools and technologies for explosive and mechanical breaching to support SOF operations.
• Support preparation and development of requirements documentation including ICDs, CDDs, SPECAT messages, BOIPs, Test Plans, and project folders.
• Provide advanced advice and training on drilling techniques, explosive planning factors, charge preparation, and charge emplacement.
• Design, fabricate, and test commercial and industrial blasting products for SOF breaching applications.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 15+ years of operational experience in heavy and medium explosive and mechanical breaching, including at least 5 years supporting SOF or comparable special mission units.
• In-depth knowledge of breaching and entry techniques, tactics, and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience developing or validating breaching-related requirements and test plans.
• Ability to communicate technical breaching concepts clearly to both operators and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, explosives technology) or equivalent operational experience.
• TOP SECRET clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous service in SOF breaching units or specialized breaching elements.
• Experience transitioning breaching tools from concept through test to fielding.