What are the responsibilities and job description for the Breaching Photographer and Testing SME position at USfalcon?
We have an exciting opportunity to join us in supporting one of our valued customers as a Breaching Photographer and Testing SME supporting United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and Special Operations Forces (SOF). Various Locations: Fort Belvoir, VA, Fort Bragg, NC, Lexington, KY, Fort Eustis, VA, Natick, MA
*This position is contingent upon a contract award*
Essential Duties:
- Assist the SGM and Deputy for Breaching as the Breaching Photographer and Testing SME working in collaboration with government partners, academic laboratories, and private industry - to develop, photograph, and test 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 photographic documentation 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.
Required Qualifications:
- 12 years of relevant experience
- Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
- Familiarity with DoD acquisition lifecycle and rapid prototyping processes.
- Prior experience supporting USSOCOM, SOF AT&L, or other SOF components. (preferred).
- Qualifications include a background in heavy and medium explosive and mechanical breaching operations (particularly SOF) with a knowledge of breaching and entry techniques, tactics, & procedures.
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field
Required Clearance: TS/SCI
Travel: TBD
Why Join USfalcon?
- Mission-Focused Culture – Join a company deeply embedded in supporting defense, aerospace, and federal initiatives.
- Career Growth & Development – Access training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities within a growing mid-tier defense contractor.
- Trusted Industry Partner – Be part of a company with nearly 30 years of continuous service to DoD and federal clients.