International Special Operations Forces Integration and Assessment SME

Forge Group • Tampa, FL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Forge is a global solutions provider. We are a proud, certified woman-owned, service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (WOSB, SDVOSB) ignited to redefine the traditional GovCon mold, deliver innovations, and elevate collective impact. We are known as international problem fixers who only pursue work where we can truly make a difference. We are deeply integrated members of trusted client communities, energized and honored to be partners in questioning and solving human challenges across the world. Forge strikes a precise balance between empowering autonomy and emphasizing the necessity of being part of a connected network of people and initiatives. It's led to a new echelon of collective excellence- one that continues to lead to monumental growth - and built a dream team of top-tier, collaborative, 'get-it-done' experts. Our culture is everything. People come first. Our culture is built around a diverse group of employees empowered to think in different directions, a leadership team that trusts employees to lean in to unique greatness, and an operations team that deploys programs to support employee well-being and growth - both personally and professionally. We treat Forge like a co-op in which the input of staff drives corporate action. With a 93% retention rate, it's evident that once we hire great people, we keep them. We're rated #2 Best Medium Business in all of Virginia, and we are a multi-year, multi-award winner of the Fortune® Magazine Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services™, Best Medium Workplaces™, and Best Workplaces for Parents™. Based on employee feedback and independent analysis, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work™ six years in a row. In addition to recognition for top workplace culture, our growth ranked us on the 2024 and 2025 Inc. Magazine 5000 List of the Fastest-Growing Companies in America, and the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) and J.P. Morgan Chase named us one of 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies nationally. But most importantly, we're proud to be a company that puts people first. The future of Forge is exciting and evolving - as capability and community remain the battle rhythm sustaining transformative success. We're searching for those who want to work hard, play hard, give back, and enjoy life. If this resonates with you, then come make a difference at Forge.

Requirements

• Ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to 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
• Master's degree in international relations, economics, or a related field.
• Graduate of the Department 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 the Department of State or the 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. An acceptable example would be experience negotiating Memos of Agreement or Understanding
• Current DoW Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, staffing, and coordinating plans, roadmaps, MOA/MOUs in accordance with USSOCOM partnership plan and Commander's guidance.
• Process, coordinate, and track to completion all staffing actions regarding international negotiations between USSOCOM and partner nations for Foreign Liaison Officer/ Exchange Officer (FLO/EXO) presence; prepare engagement plans to ensure /FLO/EXO talking points are included in Key Leader Engagements (KLEs).
• Draft and maintain country plans for J3- partner nations that outline USSOCOM and respective partner nations Operations, Activities and Investments (OA&Is).
• Conduct liaison with TSOCs and relevant Headquarters Directorates to ensure country plans are aligned with TSOCs and HQ priorities and objectives.
• Provide quarterly updates and annual assessment of J3-I country plans.
• Coordinate with other J3-I branches and sections to collect and maintain accurate information regarding J3-I country plans.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert support to planning and coordinating international engagement events.
• Support the development and staffing of engagement plans and strategies to negotiate MOAs for new countries.
• Maintain a database of all USSOCOM international agreements affecting J3-I exchange and liaison officers and SOLO placement.
• Prepare staff packages for Chief of Staff-level approval of all J3-I-related international agreements.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior