Senior International SOF Liaison & Planning SME

The Ascendancy Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ascendancy Group is looking for experienced professionals to support USSOCOM's J3-I Division. The role focuses on advancing international collaboration and strategic engagement within the Special Operations community.

Key responsibilities include managing partner nation participation in operations, streamlining coordination across networks, and supporting daily operations. Applicants must have a relevant military background and a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Graduate of US SOF component selection and assessment program such as US Army SFQC, BUDS or another SOF component equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited university.
• One-year recent (last 5 years) combat/operational experience as part of International Stabilization Force Afghanistan (ISAF) or similar multinational special operation.
• 3 years recent (last 7 years) of regional experience as member of GCC or TSOC staff.
• Graduate of a Joint Professional Military Education course, Intermediate Development Course or a Senior Professional Military Education Course.
• 1 year’s experience in international SOF environment, e.g., assignment to Multinational (MN) SOF headquarters such as the NATO SOF HQ, or GCC coalition coordination center.
• Experience with Foreign Disclosure and working with international partner information exchanges.

Responsibilities

• Identify partner nation SOF requirements and coordinate deconfliction, synchronization, and support with USSOCOM and TSOC elements.
• Track and manage all partner nation requests, inputs, and operational data to maintain awareness of international SOF activity.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of the international SOF Common Operating Picture.
• Plan, facilitate, and document multinational coordination events, planning sessions, and secure communications.
• Integrate partner nation SOF perspectives into USSOCOM planning forums and enterprise processes.
• Coordinate with Foreign Disclosure Offices to ensure appropriate release and tracking of operational information.
• Identify barriers to partner integration and provide recommendations to improve access, collaboration, and interoperability.
• Produce and synchronize situational reporting based on partner nation inputs and operational updates.
• Support daily operations of the J3-I facility, including secure collaboration spaces and partner nation work areas.
• Execute security procedures, including close-out and escort duties, in accordance with J3-I standards.

Job description

The Ascendancy Group is looking for experienced professionals to support USSOCOM's J3-I Division. The role focuses on advancing international collaboration and strategic engagement within the Special Operations community.

Key responsibilities include managing partner nation participation in operations, streamlining coordination across networks, and supporting daily operations. Applicants must have a relevant military background and a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.