Social Sciences Subject Matter Expert - SOSi - Reston, VA

For 25 years, clients in the private and public sectors have relied upon SOS International LLC (SOSi) for critical operations in the world’s most challenging environments. SOSi is privately held, was founded by its current ownership in 1989, maintains corporate headquarters in New York City, and specializes in providing logistics, construction, training, intelligence, and information technology solutions to the defense, diplomatic, intelligence and law enforcement communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance employment of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking a Social Sciences Subject Matter Expert (SME) in support of our United States Government (USG) customer by providing expert advice and assistance with regard to specific social sciences issues. These individuals shall possess highly specialized academic and professional backgrounds. The SMEs may be imbedded at the MISTF-A staff and other locations as required, and shall be able to brief and communicate at the General Officer level. This position will report to the Section Leader.

Essential Job Duties:

• Advises and assists military decision makers on social sciences research methodologies, statistical analysis, and quantitative and qualitative public opinion research


• Possess excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with senior U.S., Coalition, and Afghan Government leaders. Work products must be of General Officer or Senior Executive level quality

Minimum Requirements

• US citizenship with a current DOD SECRET security clearance . TOP SECRET may be required, dependent on position


• Bachelor’s Degree required. Graduate degree preferred.


• Three (3) years applied or academic experience in social sciences disciplines * Possess a demonstrated understanding of Southwest Asia and Afghanistan in particular, acquired by personal experience or professional study


• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience analyzing the culture, religions, ethnicities, tribes, politics, history, economics, and other sociological aspects of Afghanistan and other countries in Southwest and Central Asia directly advising USFOR-A


• Willing and able to live and work with USFOR-A forces in austere conditions across Afghanistan daily, function effectively and efficiently in a combat zone during extended periods of high pressure and stress, and operate outside the military secure zones.


• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills


• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office Power Point, Excel, and Word required


• Organize and properly prioritize work assignments and function well in an environment that requires constant multi-tasking – and often long hours


• Excellent written, oral, briefing, interpersonal and technical skills


• Dari and/or Pashtu language proficiency desired

Additional Requirements:

• Disclose business interests, commercial relationships, or real property owned in Southwest and Central Asia, to prevent conflicts of interest.Work Environment:


• Live and work with military customers in austere conditions across Afghanistan daily


• Function effectively and efficiently in a combat zone, during extended periods of high pressure and stress


• Ability to wear up to 45 lbs of combat gear, including vest and helmet


• Travel outside secure compounds independent of Coalition Forces, as required to perform duties

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:

• applied or academic social sciences disciplines: 3 years

Required education:

Required language:

• Dari and/or Pashtu preferred