Regional/Interagency Support SMEs (J33)

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About the role

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.

This position is located at HQUSSOCOM J33, MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL. Due to US Government contract requirements, only US citizens are eligible for this role.

Responsibilities

• 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 (CCMDs) areas of operations (CENTCOM, SOUTHCOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, INDOPACOM, 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 area of interest to the Global Mission Support Center (GMSC) and the Global Support Groups (GSG).
• Facilitate and/or effectively integrate into functional working groups from other agencies/departments and the Joint Staff.
• Integrate command operational planning requirements by ensuring Joint Staff management practices and procedures are fulfilled.
• Assist in development and maintenance of a professional network that improves coordination between USSOCOM, the GCC’s, TSOC’s, Components, and the Interagency.
• Assist 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.
• Provide weekly updates to GCC SOF Laydown placemats and SOF Operational C2 node constructs.

Requirements

• 12 years combined Joint, SOF, Interagency, and Regional experience working military operations to include special operations conducted in a joint, combined, and interagency environment.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Management, Administration, Program Management, Operations Research, Economics, or Social Sciences).
• Current Department of War (DoW) Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI access.
• 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, DoW, and knowledge of each U.S. military service’s roles and missions.
• Graduate of a Joint Professional Military Education course, Intermediate Development Course, or a Senior Professional Military Education Course.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match, allowing contributions both pre- and post-tax up to IRS annual limits.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, parental leave, military leave, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
• Flexible work weeks where possible to encourage work/life balance.
• AI-powered career tool for identifying career steps and learning opportunities.
• Internal mobility team focused on helping employees achieve career goals.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $76,500 - $103,500. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements.

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Travel required: 10-25%
• Telecommuting options: Onsite
• Work location: USA FL MacDill AFB