This position is CONTINGENT upon contract award.

Job Description

Regional/Interagency Support SMEs (J33/GMSC): The Regional/Interagency Support SMEs will support the mission of developing and integrating timely and accurate global awareness and responsive support to the SOF Network in day-to-day operations and crisis response while supporting the HQ's strategic battle rhythm, ensuring worldwide SOF are ready, postured, and empowered to support the nation's strategic and operational objectives.

Typical Duties

• Liaison and coordinate with TSOC and Components during Trans Regional Synchronization events in accordance with the SOCOM Battle Rhythm.
• Provide advice on current operations in each of the Combatant Command's (GCC) areas of operations (CENTCOM, INDOPACOM, SOUTHCOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, NORTHCOM)
• Assist in maintaining the USSOCOM collaborative information enterprise.
• Liaison and coordinate among all participants during Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and the execution of a Crisis Action Team (CAT).
• Provide advice and recommendations on current operations to each specific geographical areas of interest to the Global Mission Support Center (GMSC) and the Global Support Groups (GSG).
• Facilitation of and/or effective integration into functional working groups from other agencies/departments, and the Joint Staff.
• Integration of command operational planning requirements by ensuring Joint Staff management practices and procedures are fulfilled.
• Assist in development and maintenance of professional network that improves coordination between USSOCOM, the GCC's, TSOC's, Components, and the Interagency.
• Assistance in hosting/chairing meetings, visitations or conferences pertaining to the current fight related to CONPLANS, OPLANS, CAMPAIGN PLANS emerging Counterterrorism Opportunities, and other USSOCOM planning initiatives.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in any field
• 12 years combined Joint, SOF, Interagency, and Regional experience working military operations to include special operations conducted in a joint, combined, and interagency environment.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of the Regional (PACOM, EUCOM, Western Hemisphere(WHEM), CENTCOM, AFRICOM) Theater Special Operations Command’s areas of responsibility, policies, Special Operations and conventional force command relationships and associated political environment.
• Completed, one Joint Staff, combatant command, or multi-national staff tour
• Graduate of a Joint Professional Military Education course, Intermediate Development Course or a Senior Professional Military Education Course
• 5 years’ experience using communication skills, both written and oral, to include preparation of written products for senior leader (general officer/flag officer/senior executive service level) use and the ability to communicate at all levels
• 3 years’ experience working with USSOCOM, subordinate organizations, DOD, and knowledge of each military U.S. military service’s roles and missions

Clearance

• Current DoD Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI access required

Essential Functions for Position

Physical Requirements: May include lifting of weight up to forty (30) pounds as necessary.

Work Environment: Can involve inside or outside work depending on the task. An inside environment may be a cubicle (considerations: close quarters, low to moderate noise, bright or dim lighting). Outside work may include various environmental conditions including warm and cold climates. Needs to be able to work well with co-workers and all levels of management. No hazards on job or unusual environmental conditions.

Equipment and Machines : Ability to operate office equipment such as a personal computer, printer, copy machine, telephone, fax machine and other equipment including desk supplies and other work-related tools as required. Possess heavy and light equipment licenses, or the ability to obtain the necessary licenses.

Attendance: Normal hours are Monday - Thursday between 6:00am to 4:00pm during flex weeks, 6:00am to 3:00pm on non-flex weeks. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary to meet deadlines. Must exhibit flexibility of work hours to adjust to surge situations based on critical mission requirements. With the exception of STD/LTD/FMLA & approved time off, attendance is considered essential.

Other Essential Functions: Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management, and co-workers. Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to employees or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Independent personal transportation to office or work site is required. Travel (up to 10%) to and from customer locations and test locations (government and vendor) may be required to support projects. This may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can possibly be made for POV, if necessary. When operating any vehicle for work purposes, must wear seat belt and in addition, no cellular devices are to be used when driving.