About The Position

The International Special Operations Forces Integration and Assessment SME supports USSOCOM Engagement Branch by developing country plans, coordinating international engagement events, managing MOA/MOU actions, and assessing partner-nation initiatives. The role requires a relevant master’s degree, Foreign Service or Foreign Area Officer background, negotiation experience, 10+ years embassy or development experience, and current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in international relations, economics, or related field.
  • Graduate of Dept. of State Foreign Service Institute or equivalent US military program of instruction.
  • Served as Foreign Service or Foreign Area Officer with 10+ years’ experience as a member of a US embassy country team, deployed developmental worker, or other member of Dept. of State or US Agency for International Development.
  • 3 years’ experience in a federal agency, GCC, or service headquarters in policy development, international agreements, and strategy.
  • 2 years’ experience or academic coursework in negotiations, such as negotiating Memos of Agreement or Understanding.
  • Current DoD Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI access.

Responsibilities

  • Drafts and maintains country plans, roadmaps, MOAs, and MOUs.
  • Coordinates staffing actions for international negotiations with partner nations.
  • Aligns country plans with TSOC and headquarters priorities and objectives.
  • Assesses and updates J3-I country plans quarterly and annually.
  • Supports planning and coordination of international engagement events.
  • Maintains databases of international agreements affecting exchange and liaison officers.
  • Prepares approval packages for J3-I related international agreements.
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