About The Position

Barbaricum is seeking a Task Lead and Senior International SOF Support SME on an anticipated opportunity to provide senior-level SME support on international SOF engagement while managing day-to-day contractor performance, staffing, quality assurance, travel, surge hours, and contract deliverables. This individual also performs as a Senior International SOF Support SME and will be the primary point of contact between the contractor workforce and the USSOCOM J3 International (J3-I) Directorate.

Requirements

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Senior (O-5 or above) Army Special Forces officer with 15 years combined experience in operations and Partner Nation (PN) development at O-6 command, TSOC, or NATO SOF HQ level
  • Master's degree in international relations or related field
  • Graduate of School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) or equivalent military planning course
  • 1-year recent (last 5 years) combat/operational experience as part of combined joint special operations task force or TSOC staff
  • Minimum 1 year of experience working with coalition SOF partners
  • Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Level II or equivalent graduate

Nice To Haves

  • Experience managing T&M or CPFF service contracts including staffing, deliverables, travel, and surge management
  • Experience with CDRL deliverable preparation and submission
  • Familiarity with DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC Level 2 requirements
  • Experience with GSA OASIS+ contract vehicles
  • Experience on the incumbent J3-I contract (GSA 47QFSA20F0066)
  • Direct familiarity with the J3-I mission set at MacDill AFB
  • PMP or equivalent program management certification
  • Foreign language proficiency
  • Existing relationships with international SOF partner nation leadership

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and perform day-to-day management and administration of project tasks; develop detailed work plans and schedules in support of the J3-I mission and objectives
  • Assign contractor personnel responsibilities; manage contractor travel; manage contractor surge hours
  • Perform quality checks of all work products; interact continually with the J3-I government lead, COR, and Technical Representatives
  • Present interim results, discuss concerns, and ensure total product/service satisfaction and successful transition of all phased-in requirements
  • Provide advice, insights, and experience concerning international SOF support to all elements of the J3-I
  • Assist and advise J3-I leadership in the management of the overall J3-I program of work to meet CDRUSSOCOM objectives and priorities
  • Participate and facilitate J3-I strategic planning
  • Support functional SMEs in maintaining timely/accurate global awareness and assisting in the integration of PN SOF capabilities into plans, operations, crisis response, and capability development across the SOF Enterprise
  • Develop measures of performance and measures of success for J3-I
  • When required, mentor international SOF officers and senior NCOs on USSOCOM, its components, operational headquarters, and SOF culture
  • Perform close-out and escort duties as part of the Division's Security Procedure
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