J39 FHA Coordinator

Universal Strategy Group Inc•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The J39 Foreign Humanitarian Assistance (FHA) Coordinator will provide direct support to the planning and evaluation of humanitarian assistance provision for both steady-state and contingency operations. This role involves overseeing the SOCCENT Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid (OHDACA) portfolio, ensuring routine coordination with the CENTCOM Foreign Humanitarian Assistance (FHA) cell to manage SOCCENT requirements and meet Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)-mandated timelines. The coordinator will also liaise with POLAD to capture NGO, IGO, and Nation State HA activities for the SOCCENT COP, prepare routine reports on OHDACA fund usage, and provide budget analysis for optimal fund utilization. Additionally, the role requires coordination with SOCCENT Contracting Officers for timely HA deliveries and Overseas Humanitarian Assistance Shared Information System (OHASIS) training and support for Civil Affairs Teams. A strong understanding of Interagency (IA) structure and operating procedures is necessary for SOCCENT contingency, crisis, and transition planning, including staying updated on Department of State (DoS) reorganization efforts. The position involves preparing briefs, information papers, and presentations using Microsoft Office products, participating in SOCCENT battle rhythm events, working groups, and operational planning teams. Responsibilities also include reviewing and analyzing operational requirements for Civil Affairs or Civil Military products, developing and maintaining electronic resources and databases for mission continuity, and potentially performing travel CONUS/OCONUS as required.

Requirements

MA/MS in one of these disciplines: Social Sciences, Public Policy, Applied Statistics, Operations Research, or Systems Analysis
Joint Professional Military Education Level II or Service Equivalent; Advanced Military Education Levels (i.e., School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS); Service War Colleges)
At least 10 years strategic and operational planning and analysis
At least 5 years' experience in any of the following: CENTCOM AOR; Military Information Support Operations (MISO); Military Deception (MILDEC); Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD); Operations Research and Systems Analysis (ORSA); CYBER; Antiterrorism and Force Protection (AT/FP); Social Network Analysis (SNA); Special Programs; Interagency Experience, Intelligence Experience
Equivalent combinations of at least 15 years of SOF operational experience and education

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to the planning and evaluation of humanitarian assistance provision ISO steady-state operations and contingency operations
Oversee SOCCENT Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid (OHDACA) portfolio; ensure routine coordination with CENTCOM Foreign Humanitarian Assistance (FHA) cell to manage SOCCENT requirements and ensure Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)-mandated timelines are met
Coordinate with POLAD to capture NGO, IGO, Nation State HA activities for addition to SOCCENT COP by J33
Prepare routine reports on SOCCENT's use of OHDACA funds to inform on performance as well as effectiveness
Provide budget analysis on SOCCENT's use of OHDACA funds to enable optimal use of government funds
Coordinate with SOCCENT Contracting Officers to ensure timely HA deliveries
Coordinate Overseas Humanitarian Assistance Shared Information System (OHASIS) training and support for all deploying/deployed Civil Affairs Teams, to include Civil Military Support Elements (CMSEs), to ensure timely submission of all project requirements
Utilize knowledge of Interagency (IA) structure and operating procedures to inform SOCCENT contingency, crisis, and transition planning; remain abreast of Department of State (DoS) reorganization efforts to best posture Civil Affairs Teams for success with USCTs and government stakeholders
Prepare briefs, information papers, and presentations as required utilizing Microsoft Office family of products
Participate in SOCCENT battle rhythm events, working groups, operational planning teams, and other planning events (B2C2WG) related to assigned priorities and initiatives, as directed by the SOCCENT J39 Director
Review, analyze, and make recommendations concerning operational requirements for Civil Affairs or Civil Military products that support crisis planning and inform resourcing decisions
Develop and maintain electronic resources and databases, to include key points of contact, to be used for mission continuity that may be accessed by all stakeholders
May perform travel CONUS/OCONUS as required