Global SOF Planning & Partner-Nation Ops SME

JCTM; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JCTM is seeking an International SOF Support SME to assist the J3-I Plans and Operations Branch in coordinating Partner Nation support to U.S. operations.

The role requires working with Theater Special Operations Commands, USSOCOM, NATO SOF, and Partner Nation representatives to drive deconfliction, integration, and informed decision making. Ideal candidates have a TS/SCI clearance, SOF selection program background, and extensive multinational operational experience, with a willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Graduation from a U.S. SOF component selection and assessment program (e.g., Special Forces Qualification Course, BUD/S)
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• At least one year of recent combat or operational multinational experience within the last five years
• At least three years of recent regional experience with a Geographic Combatant Command or Theater Special Operations Command staff
• Graduation from a Joint Professional Military Education course or equivalent
• Experience in international SOF environments with multinational partners
• Experience coordinating with international military partners and operational HQs
• Strong planning, analytical, briefing, coordination and written communication skills
• Ability to work on-site at MacDill AFB and travel CONUS/OCONUS as required

Responsibilities

• Identify international SOF requirements and coordinate with U.S. SOF HQs and operational elements
• Maintain portal-based tracking for Partner Nation requests for support and status
• Track and support requests for Partner Nation SOF capabilities and operational support
• Develop and maintain a common operational picture of Partner Nation SOF operations
• Ensure Partner Nation interests are considered in USSOCOM planning forums
• Plan and prepare content for meetings and secure VTCs and planning sessions
• Coordinate activities with Theater Commands, NATO SOF HQ, and Partner Nation SOF Headquarters
• Coordinate Partner Nation inputs to seminars and synchronization forums
• Enhance enterprise planning by integrating Partner Nation SOF units and capabilities
• Develop metrics assessing Partner Nation integration into planning

Skills

Planning

Analytical abilities

Briefing skills

Coordination

Written communication

Foreign disclosure

Education

Bachelor's degree

SOF program graduation

Joint Professional Military Education

Job description

JCTM is seeking an International SOF Support SME to assist the J3-I Plans and Operations Branch in coordinating Partner Nation support to U.S. operations.

The role requires working with Theater Special Operations Commands, USSOCOM, NATO SOF, and Partner Nation representatives to drive deconfliction, integration, and informed decision making. Ideal candidates have a TS/SCI clearance, SOF selection program background, and extensive multinational operational experience, with a willingness to travel