Cyber Strategy and Policy Advisor - Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Opportunity (Part-Time): Cyber Strategy and Policy Advisor – Subject Matter Expert (SME) Bottom Line Up Front: Hoplite Group is seeking an experienced Cyber Strategy and Policy Advisor to support a U.S. Government advising effort focused on the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) Area of Responsibility. The advisor will help partner-nation defense stakeholders align cyber strategy and policy with operational missions, defensive cyberspace planning, and institutional capability priorities. Location: Remote support (CONUS) and forward engagements (OCONUS) as part of a U.S. Government advising effort. Level of Effort: Non-Travel months: Approximately 20-30 hours of remote monthly support OCONUS Engagement months: Approximately 80–100 hours/month Travel: Anticipate quarterly OCONUS engagements, Initial travel anticipated January 2027 Availability: Immediate Objective: Strengthen partner nation's ability to translate defense strategy into operationally relevant cyber missions and plans, integrate defensive cyber operations (DCO) into all-domain operations, and develop the institutions needed to generate and sustain those capabilities. Assist partner nation in drafting cyber policy and doctrine. Advisor Responsibilities: The advisor will assess cyber strategies, policies, missions, and planning processes with partner nation counterparts; identify strengths, gaps, dependencies, and advising priorities. Translate national and defense strategic guidance into cyber objectives, missions, op