Amphibious Readiness Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Forces Liaison Element (ARG/MEU-SOFLE) SME (J33)

General Dynamics Information Technology

15d • $85,093 - $112,125 • Onsite

About The Position

The USSOCOM Amphibious Readiness Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Forces Liaison Element (ARG/MEU-SOFLE) SME assists the SOFLE to provide subject matter expertise for the ARG/MEUSOFLE Program. The SME will also support policy development, key leader engagements and decision development, planning meetings, and conflict resolution among the directorates, components and external service and functional components of the Navy and USMC.

Requirements

• 15 years combined Joint, SOF, Interagency experience working joint military operations to include Marine Special Operations conducted in a joint, combined, and interagency environment.
• 3 years’ experience working with USSOCOM, subordinate organizations, DOD, and knowledge of each military U.S. military service’s roles and missions
• 5 years’ experience in strategic-level planning (e.g., operational design, military decision making process, contingency plan development, etc.)
• 5 years’ experience using communication skills, both written and oral, to include preparation of written products for senior leader (general officer/flag officer/senior executive service level) use and the ability to communicate at all levels in a highly professional manner
• 5 years’ experience in the management of databases, web pages, and web portals
• 5 years’ experience in the use of VTC and communications equipment
• US Citizenship Required
• Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI
• Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in relevant field (e.g., Management, Administration, Program Management, Operations Research, Economics, or Social Sciences)
• Successfully graduated from a Joint Professional Military Education course, Intermediate Development Course, or a Senior Professional Military Education Course
• Current DoW Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI access required

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new member orientation in conjunction with the Force Management Directorate, providing recommendations to administrative conflicts.
• Coordinate visitor requests and conference support; managing contacts and distributing key media and planning materials.
• Draft policy and future operating concepts that meet evolving commander’s intent.
• Draft supporting documentation in preparation for SOFLE Implementation Planning Team (IPT’s).
• Attend planning groups, providing technical and / or regional advice / input and recommending future items for action.
• Draft SOFLE personnel sourcing messages and coordinating SOFLE team member administrative needs.
• Coordinate SOFLE training schedules with the Force Synchronization representatives of Headquarters United States Marine Corps (HQMC), Marine Corps Forces (MARFORS), Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF’s), Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU’s), and USSOCOM.
• Send and receive official messages (e.g., Automated Message Handling System, Logbook).
• Draft and present briefings referencing all duties and responsibilities regarding ARG/MEU-SOFLE.
• Maintain SOFLE-related information on the USSOCOM SOF Portal.
• Coordinate and communicate (via email, phone, VTC, conferences, workshops, etc.) with the appropriate agencies (e.g., Components, Services, Staff, COCOMs, Multi-National Partners) to ensure ARG/MEU-SOFLE requirements are met, and inputs are sent/received.
• Track the completion of all staff actions pertaining to ARG/MEU-SOFLE.

Benefits

• medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
• dental plan options
• vision plan
• 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
• full flex work weeks where possible
• vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
• short and long-term disability benefits
• life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees