Sensitive Support Operations SME (J33)

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About the role

The Sensitive Support Operations SME (J33) position supports HQSOCOM J3 Operations at MacDill AFB. This role advances the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure by developing and integrating timely and accurate global awareness and responsive support to the SOF Network in day-to-day operations and crisis response.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily coordination with DoW and inter-agency organizations to process Theater, Country, and Special Area Clearances for Special Mission Unit personnel as required by the CJCS Charter and DoW Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Provide support to Regional Operations Specialist on regulations and DoW guidance and procedures regarding Theaters/Country Clearance requirements.
• Advise USSOCOM Director of Operations and select staff members on key requirements, procedures, and policy implications for deploying SMU personnel for training, exercises, and operational activities.
• Plan, coordinate, and initiate Deployment Order process to deploy SMU personnel to Regional Theaters at the direction of the Government.
• Provide subject matter expertise to the SOF Defense Sensitive Support Activity (DSSA) Program Manager regarding DSSA authorities and associated areas of interest.
• Assist in the program management of SOF Defense Sensitive Support Activities, requiring daily coordination with Joint Staff, OSD, and Non-Department of War Federal Departments and Agencies (NDFDAs) to analyze time-sensitive requirements and interpret the appropriate USSOCOM entity to support IAW DoWD S-5210.36.
• Apply knowledge of the Regional and Theater Special Operations Command’s area of responsibility, policies, SOF, and conventional command relationships, and associated political environment.
• Provide expertise and assistance resolving complex joint operational issues involving SMU personnel.
• Serve as a Liaison between SMUs, the Geographic Support Groups, and advise on current operations in each of the Geographic Combatant Command’s (GCC) areas of operation.
• Liaison and coordinate among all participants during Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and the execution of a Crisis Action Team (CAT).
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Management, Administration, Program Management, Operations Research, Economics, or Social Sciences).
• 10 years of combined Joint, SOF, Interagency, and Regional experience working military operations, including 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.
• Graduated from 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, including 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.
• Current DoW Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI access required.
• US Citizenship required.
• Onsite work at MacDill AFB.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Competitive pay and paid time off.
• Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
• Flexible work weeks where possible.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $73,965 - $97,750.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: 10-25%
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite
• Work Location: USA FL MacDill AFB