SOF Sr Enlisted Leadership & Military Ed SME

SOF Senior Enlisted Leadership & Professional Military Education SME (1099- Independent Consultant role)

Endurion is a mission integrator built by and for the Special Operations community, providing end-to-end solutions across intelligence, operations, and technology. Founded and led by former Special Operations Forces operators and mission experts, the organization is rooted in firsthand experience with complex operational environments and high-stakes missions. Endurion partners closely with its customers to understand their unique challenges and deliver tailored, mission-focused capabilities. Team members join a culture that values adaptability, operational excellence, and innovation in support of critical national security objectives. Endurion is looking for a qualified person to support our multi-year contract with the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) mission in support of USSOCOM to deliver recurring, interim instruction. 

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Location: Episodic courses to be taught in locations worldwide.

Supported Course Family

• International SOF Noncommissioned Officer Integration Course
• International Mid-Level Leaders Course
• Summit International
• Related international NCO and senior enlisted education

Position Summary

Endurion seeks experienced senior military leaders to provide leadership, professional military education, and operational-level instruction to international SOF NCOs, warrant officers, and senior enlisted leaders. Candidates should possess substantial experience leading within SOF or joint organizations and be capable of mentoring emerging senior leaders preparing for operational and strategic assignments.

 Core Subject-Matter Requirements

• SOF NCO roles and responsibilities
• SOF troop-leading procedures
• Higher-echelon planning
• Critical, creative, and ethical thinking
• Mission command
• Leadership development
• Organizational leadership
• Strategic leadership
• Team development
• Counseling and mentorship
• Strategic communication
• Public speaking
• Negotiation
• Elements of national power
• Campaign phasing
• Joint/interagency/intergovernmental/multinational operations
• Operational and strategic advising
• Decision-making in complex environments

 Desired KSA Profile

Knowledge

• SOF leadership and command structures.
• Professional military education.
• Joint and operational-level planning.
• Senior enlisted advisory responsibilities.
• Organizational leadership and leader development.

Skills

• Mentoring and developing senior NCOs.
• Facilitating leadership discussions.
• Teaching critical and strategic thinking.
• Teaching communication, negotiation, and counseling.
• Relating tactical experience to operational and strategic decision-making.

Highly Desired Background

• Retired or former E8/E9, warrant officer, or senior military leader.
• SOF Senior Enlisted Leader experience.
• Command Senior Enlisted Leader experience.
• Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy graduate or instructor.
• Senior Enlisted Academy graduate.
• Joint/Combatant Command/SOCOM staff experience.
• Experience advising O-6 through GO/FO-level commanders.
• International partner engagement experience.

Endurion complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Endurion will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management retains the discretion to add to or modify the duties of the position at any time. Employment with Endurion is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, provided it does not violate applicable law.