J3-International Operation Gallant Phoenix (OGP) Support SMEs

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Operation Gallant Phoenix (OGP) Support SME provides future operations, crisis action, and compartmented contingency planning support to inform senior leader decision-making and support Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) SOF specific planning requirements.

The OGP Team strengthens international partnerships and expands OGP through engagements with Partners, U.S. Embassies, GCCs, Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of State, numerous IA/IC organizations, and USSOCOM subordinate Commands.

JOB DUTIES

• Lead the USSOCOM Partner Nation Integration Process to include the nomination process, Embassy briefs, IA/IC coordination, and CDRUSSOCOM decision making process.
• Draft and staff all correspondences from CDRUSSOCOM regarding OGP.
• Conduct all Interagency coordination to maintain and expand the OGP Community of Interest to include drafting, staffing and implementation of the bilateral agreements guiding participation.
• Advocate for policy implementation regarding information sharing and resourcing.
• Ensures strategic vision through the development of Talking Points for DoW Senior Leaders, Testimony as well as publishing orders, participating in Global Posturing Reviews, and supporting Regional Counterterrorism Centers globally.
• Educate Senior Leaders and Staff Officers at all levels within DoW and Partner Nations on OGP.
• Provide the USSOCOM Global Missions Support Center with weekly Joint Staff reports highlighting successes of the USG and Partner Nations at OGP.
• Draft and staff Security Classification Guidance Update guiding information sharing at OGP.
• Publish a weekly Dashboard to Leaders and Action Officers across the USG and FVEY C-VEO community to ensure a common understanding of the activities at Operation Gallant Phoenix.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 5 years of work experience related to Strategic communications with 20 years’ prior military experience.
• 3 years’ experience with strategic communications plans and processes; shall be well versed in all branches of the U.S. military and have a working knowledge of the joint service environment and of strategic communications concepts and USSOCOM core competencies.
• 5 years’ experience as a staff officer within HQ USSOCOM, a Service headquarters, or a combatant command headquarters (4-Star military HQ).
• 3 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.

COMPANY

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Iron EagleX offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, including a 401(k) plan with company match, competitive pay and paid time off. GDIT also provides a variety of short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance. GDIT regularly reviews its Total Rewards package to ensure it remains competitive and reflects what employees value most.

WORK LOCATION

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Travel Required: 10-25%
Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA FL MacDill AFB
Total Rewards: At GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.

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ABOUT OUR WORK

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree is required in Strategic Communications, Management or a related field.
• Current DoW Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI access required.
• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role.