USSOCOM J3-I Senior International Relations Strategy SME

Vistra Communications•Tampa, FL

About The Position

USSOCOM J3 International (J3I) is seeking a highly skilled and proactive International Senior International Relations Strategy SME. This role involves providing support for the planning, coordination, and execution of numerous multilateral events and multinational conferences. The SME will assist with research, planning, staffing, drafting official correspondence, itinerary development, briefing and read-ahead (RAH) preparation, coordination with various offices, commands, and countries, and the execution of all events. The SME will collaborate with personnel across DOD, U.S. Embassies, and partner nations globally.

Requirements

Master’s degree in international security studies.
Recent experience (last 3 years) demonstrating successful development, coordination, & execution of strategic level engagements on a Commander’s Action Group at the Combatant Command/4-star level.
1-year recent experience demonstrating successful development, coordination, & execution of strategic level engagements on a Commander’s Action Group or Political Advisor at the COCOM/TSOC level.
3 years’ experience using analytic and communication skills to prepare staff and coordinate written products and briefings for senior leader (general officer/flag officer/senior executive service level) use.
3 years’ recent experience in developing business and communication strategies intended to achieve strategic objectives.
Current DoW Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI access.
U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Previously served at USSOCOM HQ and familiar with USSOCOM Staff functions.

Responsibilities

Research and prepare read-ahead packages (on average up to 4 per month), to include strategic objectives, key themes, and messages, talking points, biographies, previous conference read-outs and other supporting documents, in support of J3 Directorate, and the Command Group international Engagements as required.
Draft and recommend an international engagement strategy for the Division, Directorate and Command Group (as required) to support and achieve the Command’s objectives.
Provide international relations expertise and advice to the leadership with regards to bi-lateral and multi-lateral international engagements.
Provide quality assurance as required, expertise and support to the drafting of international correspondence.
Respond to RFIs from the Division, Directorate and Command Group leadership regarding International Key Leader Engagements.
Maintain coordination with the J2, J3 and J5 Director’s Action Groups regarding situational awareness of command priorities and strategies for engagements.
Maintain situational awareness and expertise regarding current U.S. policy and strategy for international relations.
Perform close-out and escort duties as part of the Division’s Security Procedure.