Cyber Strategy SME - Short Term Consultancy

Culmen International, LLC is hiring a Cyber Strategy SME to assist short term assignments in Jordan.

This SME will play a critical role in advising and assisting the MoD in the development and implementation of a comprehensive cybersecurity organization. The SME will work closely with the Cyber Lead to provide strategic oversight for the initiative, ensuring alignment with broader defense objectives. Working under the direction of the Country Program Coordinator and the Cyber Lead, the SME will deliver tailored, mission-aligned capacity-building activities that support the development of a resilient and capable cyber defense institution within the MoD.

Estimated up to 180 hours from June - September 2026 CONUS (up to 30 hours per month) and OCONUS (up to 90 hours per month) and follow on support pending funding through 2028, (approximately 690 hours per year and 6 TDY’s per year).

 The Cyber Strategy SME will:

• Develop a comprehensive cyber organization implementation strategy using the DOTMLPF-P framework, ensuring alignment across doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership, personnel, facilities, and policy to support long-term mission success.
• Design and initiate a strategic plan and the necessary supporting annual order to operationalize the cyber strategy, translating strategic objectives into actionable tasks, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Establish a governance framework to manage strategic execution, enabling the staff to present key performance indicators (KPI), metrics, and risk-informed issues to the Commander for informed decision-making and adaptive oversight.
• Set the foundational conditions for a future-ready cyber force, including recommendations for workforce development, organizational design, and policy enhancements to optimize mission effectiveness and operational resilience.

• Experience as a senior strategic planner
• Experience in developing and implementing cybersecurity policies, procedures, and guidelines to address organizational security requirements and regulatory compliance
• Awareness of best strategies, programs, tools, and security procedures to help an organization create and execute strategic plans to address priority strategic threats
• Experience analyzing a military strategic plan from multiple sources, disciplines, strategic plans in context; and drawing insights about the possible implications
• Knowledge of strategy development and line of effort design to support planning, execution, and assessment
• Governance Structures: Understanding of enterprise governance structures and processes, including oversight, executive management responsibilities, and reporting mechanisms related to cybersecurity
• Cybersecurity Regulations and Standards: In-depth knowledge of relevant cybersecurity regulations, standards, and best practices
• Risk Management: Expertise in identifying, assessing, and managing cybersecurity risks within a MoD, including understanding risk tolerance levels, and implementing risk mitigation strategies
• Active Secret Clearance

• Cyberspace Planning and Operations: Which involves strategic and tactical activities aimed at managing, securing, and utilizing the interconnected digital environment effectively
• Security Awareness and Training: Knowledge of security awareness programs and training methods to educate employees about cybersecurity risks, best practices, and their roles in maintaining a secure environment
• Cybersecurity Technology: Understanding of cybersecurity technologies and tools used to protect organizational assets, detect threats, and respond to security incidents effectively
• Compliance Management: Familiarity with compliance frameworks and requirements relevant to cybersecurity, such as GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, and others, and the ability to ensure organizational compliance
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey cybersecurity concepts and requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Deep understanding of partner nation or regional context
• Superior report writing ability

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

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