International SOF Integration and Assessment SME

Lukos LLC.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Lukos LLC. is seeking an International Special Operations Forces Integration and Assessment SME in Tampa, FL. The role supports J3-I missions, facilitating collaboration and interoperability between international Special Operations partners. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in international relations, have substantial experience with US embassy operations, and possess a current DoW Top Secret clearance. The position offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience with US embassy country team or foreign service.
• Current DoW Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI access.
• 2 years’ experience in negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and coordinating international agreements.
• Track staffing actions for Foreign Liaison Officer presence.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert support to international engagement events.

Skills

Policy development

International agreements

Negotiation

Education

Master’s degree in international relations or related field

Graduate of Dept. of State Foreign Service Institute or equivalent

Job description

International Special Operations Forces Integration and Assessment SME

Please note: This position is contingent upon the award of a contract. We will provide updates on the status of the contract and next steps during the hiring process.

Minimum Qualifications Summary

Certification & Education

• Master’s degree in international relations, economics, or related field
• Graduate of Dept. of State Foreign Service Institute or equivalent US military program of instruction.
• Current DoW Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI access.

Experience Required

• Served as Foreign Service or Foreign Area Officer with 10+ years’ experience as a member of a US embassy country team, deployed developmental worker, or other member of Dept. of State or US Agency for International Development
• 3 years’ experience in a federal agency, GCC, or service headquarters in policy development, international agreements, and strategy
• 2 years’ experience or academic coursework in negotiations. Acceptable example would be experience negotiating Memos of Agreement or Understanding

Job Objective

The purpose of this task is to provide support to the J3-I mission, accelerate collaboration and interoperability between international Special Operations partners to more effectively deter in competition, respond in crisis, and prevail in conflict.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, staffing, and coordinating plans, roadmaps, MOA/MOUs in accordance with USSOCOM partnership plan and Commander’s guidance
• Process, coordinate, and track to completion all staffing actions regarding international negotiations between USSOCOM and partner nations for Foreign Liaison Officer/ Exchange Officer presence; prepare engagement plans to ensure /FLO/EXO talking points are included in Key Leader Engagements
• Draft and maintain country plans for J3- partner nations that outline USSOCOM and respective partner nations Operations, Activities and Investments
• Conduct liaison with TSOCs and relevant Headquarter Directorates to ensure country plans are aligned with TSOCs and HQ priorities and objectives
• Provide quarterly updates and annual assessment of J3-I country plans
• Coordinate with other J3-I branches and sections to collect and maintain accurate information regarding J3-I country plans
• Provide Subject Matter Expert support to planning and coordinating international engagement events
• Support development and staffing of engagement plans and strategies which support negotiation of MOAs for new countries
• Maintain a database of all USSOCOM international agreements affecting J3-I exchange and liaison officers and SOLO placement
• Prepare staff packages for Chief of Staff-level approval for all J3-I related international agreements
• Perform close-out and escort duties as part of the Division’s Security Procedure.

Work Location

Tampa, FL

Benefits

At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays.

Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.