Counterterrorism Sme

**Job Summary**

**Essential Functions**
- Coordinate, as required, with the remote pool of functional SMEs for specialist on-demand support
- Provide appropriate recommendations to the Program Manager to support on-time development of required UAE National Guard Capabilities
- Identify and document Lessons learned throughout development of required organizational capabilities
- Exhibit culturally appropriate interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated experience organizing and directing counterterrorism forces to achieve civil support and military objectives

**Required Qualifications**
- Retired Colonel with extensive experience developing risk-based counterterrorism strategies to neutralize terrorists, their organizations, and their networks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with mínimal oversight in a variety of roles
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge training with Coalition partners
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite Skills (emphasis in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint)
- Previous work experience in the Middle East is preferred
- Possess active US Secret or higher security clearance
- Possess a valid US Passport (with more than 6 months to expiration)
- Master’s Degree in military science, military strategy or a related field
- War College Graduate or MEL 1 equivalent
- 15+ years’ counterterrorism experience developing risk-based strategies, policies, plans, operations, training, and exercises at the operational and strategic levels
- Experience in the design, organization, equipping, and employment of specialized counterterrorism forces
- Experience managing counterterrorism operations on Corps, Army, or COCOM Staff within the last five years
- Work history in the Middle East desired

**Education and/or Experience**: