Principal Subject Matter Expert Breaching Operations

Company: People Technology And Processes
Location: Fort Belvoir
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Description 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. Qualifications 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.

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