International Engagement Support SME

Forge Group, LLC•Tampa, FL

1d•$139,000 - $148,000•Onsite

About The Position

Forge is seeking someone to support the J3-I Support Cell, which plans, coordinates, and executes numerous multilateral events and multinational conferences each year. Due to the significant number and executive level of these events, support is required for research, planning, drafting, staffing, of official documents and correspondence, itinerary development, coordination with multiple offices, commands, and countries, and execution of all events. Additionally, the SME provides unique administrative support to assigned international personnel.

Requirements

Ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Build strong cross-group working relationships.
Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.
US Citizen
Bachelor's degree in international relations, communications, or other social sciences.
5 years' experience using marketing or communication skills, both written and oral, to include preparation of written products for senior leaders (general officer/flag officer/senior executive service level)
Demonstrated executive writing skills.
1 year of experience in a multinational environment. Experience can be in the military, academia, business, a non-governmental organization, or with another agency of the US Government.
Experience as an Event Planner for Executive Level conferences and engagements.
Experience in the use of social media analytics tools.
Ability to organize complex, inter-governmental events for over 500 people.
Current DoW Secret clearance and eligible for Top Secret access.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
Regularly required to sit, talk, type, or hear.
Frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

Basic language proficiency (1/1; basic conversation/writing) in Romance or European language (i.e., French, Spanish, Italian, other).

Responsibilities

Provide SME support to the J3-I Support Cell for the planning, coordination, and execution of all bilateral and multilateral key leader engagements.
Prepare and review executive correspondence, including review with partner nation personnel, to ensure the accuracy of content and error-free correspondence.
Support the planning, coordination, and execution of multinational events and other executive-level conferences and symposia, including preparation of invitations and agendas.
Capture notes and prepare read-outs for multinational events; coordinate and follow-up actions, as required.
Conduct research and coordination as necessary to develop conference invitations, letters of congratulations, thank you notes, and other executive correspondence for the Command Group.
Maintain awareness of international engagements across the Command by monitoring and contributing to information tools, such as J3-I and Command calendars, the Commander's Action Group (CAG), Engagement Tracker, Long Range Calendars, and the HQ Visit Tracker.
Maintain a directory of international SOF key leaders and contacts: draft, conduct research, develop, manage, and update information regarding key leaders across the USSOCOM and international SOF enterprise to enable rapid and accurate exchange of information.
Provide conference updates to internal and external meetings, to include updating calendars, meeting slides, and other briefing materials.
Track PN Foreign Visit Requests (FVR) and Headquarters Visit Requests (HQV) as necessary to support attendance of international personnel at conferences held at USSOCOM HQ.
Provide SME support to the J3-I Support Cell for management and maintenance of the Annex A (Terms of Reference) and Annex B (Duty Descriptions) for international EXO and FLO positions in the HQ.
Prepare packets for the Division leadership (bios, interview sheets, and corresponding annexes) to facilitate initial and exit interviews of assigned allied and partner personnel.
Provide information and support to PN SOF personnel and their families; facilitate in-processing and onboarding to enable PN SOF performance as a member of the USSOCOM staff.
Manage and track all PN SOF efficiency reports and ensure timely submission of PN reports, awards, and decorations.
Support out-processing of departing PN SOF personnel in a timely manner, to include planning and coordination for departure awards and farewell ceremonies.
Perform closeout and escort duties in accordance with the Division's Security Procedures.

Benefits

Complete Flextime
401k With Employer Matching
Healthcare, Including Medical, Dental, and Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA) And Pre-Tax Premium Options
Supplementary healthcare and family support
Extended Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Healthcare Insurance Deductible Paydown
Health and Wellness Programs
Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, and Education & Training Stipends
Cell Phone / Internet Stipends
College Saving Plans with Employer Contributions
Alternative Work Locations and Tele-Commuting
Employee Referral Awards
Retention, Signing & Performance Bonuses
Commuter Benefits
Paid Sabbatical