J33 SOF Joint Fires Targeting Analyst

Universal Strategy Group Inc•Tampa, FL

About The Position

This position serves as the senior joint fires specialist for SOCCENT, specializing in the development, planning, prioritizing targets, and execution of full spectrum Special Operations targeting. The role involves coordinating and synchronizing the targeting process with CENTCOM Components and inter-agency partners, enabling strategic and operational level joint fires and targeting execution. The analyst will demonstrate expert knowledge of joint fires and targeting doctrine, policies, processes, and procedures, including experience with the Joint Targeting Cycle (JTC) and joint planning concepts. Responsibilities include training command staff on the targeting process, preparing briefs and presentations using Microsoft Office, and developing an electronic resource for mission continuity. Travel CONUS/OCONUS may be required.

Requirements

At least a BA/BS in one of these disciplines: Social Sciences, Public Policy, Applied Statistics, Operations Research, or Systems Analysis
Joint Professional Military Education Level I or Service Equivalent (i.e., Command and General Staff College; Air Command and Staff College, etc.)
At least 3 years strategic and operational planning and analysis
At least 3 years' experience in any of the following: CENTCOM AOR; MISO; MILDEC; CWMD; ORSA; CYBER; AT/FP; SNA; Special Programs; Interagency Experience
Equivalent combinations of at least 5 years of SOF operational experience and education

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior joint fires specialist for SOCCENT.
Specialize in the development, planning, prioritizing targets and execution of full spectrum Special Operations targeting as defined in Joint Publication 3-60 and the Joint Fires Targeting Handbook.
Coordinate and synchronize the targeting process with all CENTCOM Components and inter-agency in all aspects of theater and operational targeting.
Enable strategic and operational level joint fires and targeting execution through subordinate commands by coordinating for the required approval authorities, with SOCCENT/Combined Forces Special Operations Component Command (CFSOCC).
Demonstrate expert knowledge of joint fires and targeting doctrine, policies, processes and procedures along with demonstrated experience with the Joint Targeting Cycle (JTC); understand and apply joint planning, execution, and assessment concepts and doctrine in order to refine and assess new policies and procedures.
Train and educate command staff on command theater strategic targeting process which includes intelligence support to targeting, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) Collateral Damage Estimation Methodology, CJCS Sensitive Target Approval Process, and related procedures.
Prepare briefs, information papers, and presentations as required utilizing Microsoft Office family of products.
Develop and maintain an electronic resource, 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 and remain fully qualified and current with all specified/required training.