International SOF Support SME

Forge Group, LLC•Tampa, FL

1d•$124,000 - $131,000•Onsite

About The Position

The International SOF Support SME supports the J3-I mission. The primary function of this branch is to provide clarity to partner nations on US SOF operational requirements and coordinate their support to US operations where national and security interests align, and in close coordination with the Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs) and other staff elements (J33, J35, J5). The secondary function of this branch is to address partner nation operational information gaps and assist in the development of the international SOFCOP.

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.
Able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.
US Citizen
Graduate of a US SOF component selection and assessment program, such as US Army SFQC, BUDS, or another SOF component equivalent.
Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited university.
One year of recent (last 5 years) combat/operational experience as part of the International Stabilization Force Afghanistan (ISAF) or similar multinational special operation.
3 years of recent (last 7 years) regional experience as a member of GCC or TSOC staff.
Graduate of a Joint Professional Military Education course, Intermediate Development Course, or a Senior Professional Military Education Course
1 year's experience in an international SOF environment (e.g., assignment to Multinational (MN) SOF headquarters such as the NATO SOF HQ, or GCC coalition coordination center).
Experience with Foreign Disclosure and working with international partner information exchanges.
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.

Responsibilities

Identify international SOF requirements and areas requiring deconfliction, synchronization, and coordination with US SOF operational headquarters and elements.
Maintain the portal-based tracking mechanism currently for all PN requests for support, information, guidance, and status of requests for operational deployments to ensure effective PN SOF support to the Combatant Commands; track and action US requests for PN SOF support and capabilities.
Support the development of and maintain a common operational picture of PN SOF operations and activities to ensure their strategic interests are captured in USSOCOM planning forums such as the Global SOF Synchronization Process (GSOS).
Plan, schedule, draft content for, and execute coordination events (e.g. planning meetings, Secure Video Teleconferences (SVTCs), planning sessions using collaboration tools) with multiple TSOCs, components, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) SOF Headquarters (HQ), and PN SOF headquarters.
Plan, schedule, draft content for, and coordinate PN SOF inputs to key USSOCOM, TSOC, and SOF component planning processes, including senior leader seminars, GSOS, Trans-Regional Synchronization Forums (TRSF), Strategic Coalition Alignment Forum (SCAF), key leader engagements, and J3-I communities of interest and communities of action.
Enhance USSOCOM enterprise planning efforts to include PN SOF units and capabilities; develop and maintain metrics to assess enterprise integration with PN SOF.
Coordinate with Foreign Disclosure Office (FDO) for release of USSOCOM, combatant command, and Department of War (DoW) plans to PN SOF representatives; provide a mechanism for tracking requests for information, support, and information release/disclosure.
Where possible, integrate PN SOF directly into planning efforts to enable development of multinational courses of actions and options.
Identify barriers to PN entry into planning processes and provide advice to government on options to address and resolve.
Collect information from PN SOF and publish situation reports that enable J3 to maintain situational awareness and track upcoming decisions regarding the employment of PN SOF; synchronize that information with other inputs (e.g., SOLO, US embassy, TSOC, Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) reporting) and identify key leader decision points.
Manage the daily schedule of operations of the J3-I facility, which includes controlled access to open-bay secure collaboration spaces, multiple, scalable secure video teleconference planning rooms, two Secure Compartmented Information Facilities, two conference areas, and 20 individual secure country rooms for PN secure coordination with their home countries.
Lead development and publishing of J3-I situation reports, incorporating inputs from Allied and Partner Nations, SOLO, and other operational headquarters.
Perform close-out and escort duties as part of the Division's Security Procedure.

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