1771 - Liaison Officer - MARSOC

Sigma Defense

Jacksonville (FL)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 170,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance incl. HSA/FSA/DFSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Paid time off 160 hours

12 holidays

Educational assistance

Job summary

Sigma Defense seeks a Liaison Officer to support United States Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) at Camp Lejeune, NC, within the SSO/OASW(SO/LIC) division. The LNO will embed with TSOC staff, align SOF capabilities with emerging technologies, and oversee rapid fielding and interoperability initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in SOF, MARSOC exposure, and a strong background in SOF systems, networks, and acquisition, with ability to travel up to 25% and hold an

Qualifications

10+ years of prior service in Special Operations (E7+ or O3+ equivalent preferred).
Experience within MARSOC.
Strong technical understanding of SOF formations, systems, networks, and acquisition principles.
Strong foundation in military/combatant command operations, chain of command relationships, and international partner cooperation.
Must be capable of traveling up to 25% of the time throughout the assigned COCOM AOR, forward operating hubs, Washington, D.C., and domestic R&D facilities to witness technical demonstrations, embed with operational units, and evaluate prototypes in austere environments.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary local interface to Special Operations Command and performs liaison functions between the Command and CD&I.
Accomplishes task requirements with designated government project leads, ensures demonstration and evaluation schedules are met, and manages the relationship between the customer and contract personnel.
Supports ongoing capability development activities to meet emergent operational needs within the Combatant Commander Area of Responsibility.
Develops and refines technical and operational requirements for SOF-peculiar capability gaps.
Leverages an understanding of SOF operational mission profiles to help identify technology requirements, shortfalls, and potential mitigation strategies.
Demonstrates project management leadership to avoid/mitigate risks in meeting contract-specific performance requirements for planning, execution, and scheduling of technology assessments and demonstrations, as required.
Demonstrated operational understanding of SOF mission profiles, capability development cycles, and rapid acquisition pathways.
Coordinates, plans, and executes technology assessments, operational evaluations, and leadership theater visits, while delivering regular situational reports and technical briefs across classified and unclassified channels.

Skills

Special Operations

MARSOC experience

SOF systems & networks

Military command ops

Travel readiness

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Political Science/Business/Admin/Criminal Justice/IR

Job description

Sigma Defense is seeking a Liaison Officer - United States Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) to join our team in Camp Lejeune MCB, NC. This position is in the Secretariat for Special Operations (SSO), Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict (OASW(SO/LIC)). The ASW(SO/LIC) serves as the principal civilian advisor and assistant to the Secretary of War and has statutory responsibility for overseeing special operations-peculiar administrative matters pertaining to the readiness and organization of special operations forces (SOF), resources and equipment, and civilian personnel.

Liaison Officer (LNO) will work within the SSO’s Capability Development and Innovation (CD&I) Global Strategic Partnerships Team. LNOs serves as the embedded forward-deployed subject matter expert and force multiplier for SSO. The LNO will advise and assist the Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) staff on the integration of emerging technologies and will support interoperability and rapid fielding of capabilities to SOF, as required by the Command.

The LNO combines operational knowledge, personal/professional networking, and technical insight to manage and advance capability development opportunities. The LNO must maintain currency and continually adapt and keep their technical expertise current with respect to the evolving operational environment, key operating problems, and associated technological capability gaps. They are responsible for ensuring deployed technologies are supportable and capable of continuing mission operations. The LNO must be a self-starter, be a motivated force multiplier bringing together end users.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

10+ years of prior service in Special Operations (E7+ or O3+ equivalent preferred).
Experience within MARSOC.
Strong technical understanding of SOF formations, systems, networks, and acquisition principles.
Strong foundation in military/combatant command operations, chain of command relationships, and international partner cooperation.
Must be capable of traveling up to 25% of the time throughout the assigned COCOM AOR, forward operating hubs, Washington, D.C., and domestic R&D facilities to witness technical demonstrations, embed with operational units, and evaluate prototypes in austere environments.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Candidate Differentiators:

Advanced Degree and/or Professional Military Education (e.g. JPME I, II).
Experience navigating the Department of War Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) cycle and joint interoperability frameworks (e.g., CJADC2).
Experience handling and managing Special Access Programs / Special Access Required (SAP/SAR) level technical data.
Experience with defense innovation ecosystems.
Experience identifying, tracking, and evaluating emerging commercial and defense technologies, including uncrewed systems, artificial intelligence, edge computing, resilient communications, and electronic warfare.

Personnel Clearance Level:

Candidate must possess an active TS clearance - and have the ability to obtain SCI security clearance or higher.
A clearance will not be sponsored.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an Communications, Political Science, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or International Relations field of study.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

Serves as the primary local interface to Special Operations Command and performs liaison functions between the Command and CD&I.
Accomplishes task requirements with designated government project leads, ensures demonstration and evaluation schedules are met, and manages the relationship between the customer and contract personnel.
Supports ongoing capability development activities to meet emergent operational needs within the Combatant Commander Area of Responsibility.
Develops and refines technical and operational requirements for SOF-peculiar capability gaps.
Leverages an understanding of SOF operational mission profiles to help identify technology requirements, shortfalls, and potential mitigation strategies.
Demonstrates project management leadership to avoid/mitigate risks in meeting contract-specific performance requirements for planning, execution, and scheduling of technology assessments and demonstrations, as required.
Demonstrated operational understanding of SOF mission profiles, capability development cycles, and rapid acquisition pathways.
Coordinates, plans, and executes technology assessments, operational evaluations, and leadership theater visits, while delivering regular situational reports and technical briefs across classified and unclassified channels.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000 annually.