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Principal Subject Matter Expert - Breaching Operations

Alakaina Family of Companies
Fort Belvoir, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2026

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has  a potential need for a Principal Subject Matter Expert - Breaching Operations to provide research support administration services for our government customer in Ft. Belvoir, VA.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist the SGM and Deputy for Breaching as the Breaching SME working in collaboration with government partners, academic laboratories, and private industry - to develop new tools and technology in support of the SOF explosive and mechanical breaching community
  • Assist in the preparation and development of new requirements documentation to include Initial Capabilities Documents (ICD), Capabilities Development Documents (CDD), SPECAT messages, Basis of Issue Plans (BOIP), Test Plans, and update Project Folders
  • Tasks include: provide advice and training on current advanced drilling techniques/technology applications; explosive planning factors; charge preparation; charge emplacement; and design, fabricate, and test commercial and industrial blasting products
  • Coordinates with the Project Manager and/or Quality Assurance Manager to ensure adequate design specifications and associated documentation and problem resolution for problem reports

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Must have at least sixteen (16) years' experience
  • Must have a background in heavy and medium explosive and mechanical breaching operations (particularly SOF) with a knowledge of breaching and entry techniques, tactics, & procedures
  • Must have subject matter expertise in Breaching Operations

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen (Born or Naturalized)
  • Must have Active TS/SCI Clearance

 

​The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

“EOE, including Disability/Vets” OR “Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans”

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

 

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