Captured Enemy Material Expert

SMX is seeking a Captured Enemy Material Subject Matter to join our growing team of Mission Support Experts.

This position requires a DoD TS/SCI security clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

Application Deadline: March 30, 2026.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal advisor to senior leadership on the integration of CEM and Technical Intelligence (TECHINT) into the F3EAD cycle

• Develop and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the collection, handling, and exploitation of enemy materiel across specialized task forces

• Synchronize exploitation efforts between forward-deployed elements and national labs (eg, NGIC, NMEC, TEDAC) to ensure unity of effort

• Lead complex efforts to attribute recovered technologies to specific state or non-state actors, focusing on counter-proliferation and supply chain disruption

• Deploy as needed

Required Skills & Experience

• Required clearance: TS/SCI

• 6+ years of intelligence experience, with 6+ years in CEM, TECHINT, or Forensic Intelligence supporting elite mission command

• Proven track record of directing multi-disciplinary teams (DOMEX, Forensics, Weapons Intelligence) in high-pressure environments

• Deep mastery of Title 10/Title 50 legalities regarding evidence custody and intelligence oversight

• Graduate of Senior Intelligence or Technical Exploitation courses; Master’s degree in a relevant technical or national security field preferred

• Must have a valid US Passport

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:
$85,000—$128,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).