Senior SOF Intelligence and Operations Integrator

The Ascendancy Group; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ascendancy Group seeks a Senior SOF Intelligence and Operations Integrator to provide senior-level expertise in SOF Sensitive Activities and Intelligence Operations, supporting SAMMC. You will advise on mission management, requirements, and operational integration while aligning with SOF doctrine.

Candidates should have a Top Secret SCI clearance, significant SA experience, and a proven ability to mentor others, coordinate with IC partners, and deliver timely intelligence for senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Critical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight or as part of a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship to assigned contractor personnel.
• Serve as an embedded SA Intelligence and Operations Integrator if required.
• Analyze multi-domain intelligence to support SA pathway development for ARSOF and SAMMC.
• Deliver actionable intelligence and planning material to inform decision-makers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Conceptual thinking

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

IA Category 1 Collector producing course or ASOTC graduate

ASOT Manager’s Course / SWTC / JITC preferred

Job description

Description

The Ascendancy Group’s Mission

To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.

Overview

As a Senior SOF Intelligence and Operations Integrator, you will provide senior-level expertise and guidance in SOF Sensitive Activities (SA) and Intelligence Operations supporting ARSOF Sensitive Activities Mission Management Cells (SAMMC). You will advise on mission management, requirements, authorities, and operational integration while applying Joint SOF planning methodologies to develop and synchronize operational plans, CONOPs, EXORDs, and other mission documentation. You will integrate intelligence with operational requirements, coordinate with Intelligence Community partners and mission enablers, and provide assessments, planning support, and situational awareness to senior leaders. You will ensure alignment with SOF doctrine, policy, and procedures while supporting sensitive activities, Irregular Warfare, Special Technical Operations, Information Operations, Military Deception, Electronic Warfare, and Cyberspace and Space Operations.

Security Requirement:

• Current Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide mentorship to assigned contractor personnel.
• Serve as an embedded SA Intelligence and Operations Integrator if required.
• Analyze multi-domain intelligence to discover, develop, and assist in SA pathway development supporting ARSOF and parent Theatre Special Operations Commands.
• Leverage and deliver the tools, expert analysis, and tradecraft required to provide timely, relevant, actionable, and understandable intelligence and planning material to inform decision-makers and influence outcomes.
• Teach, coach, and mentor supported SOF unit intelligence and operational personnel to master these activities.
• Supervise other Analysts, Planners, and Integrators in the development of a range of operations and intelligence products as well as material and training solutions.
• Maintain readiness and availability to respond to emergent situations outside of normal business hours.

Requirements

Position Requirements:

Required:

• Former Intelligence Case Officer or Special Operations field grade officer, warrant officer, or senior non-commissioned officer with a minimum of 12 years recent experience conducting Sensitive Activities and 4 or more years managing SA in the IA or SOF.
• Candidate must be a graduate of an IA Category 1 Collector producing course or be an Advanced Special Operations Training Course (ASOTC) (or equivalent) graduate; Special Warfare Training Course (SWTC), Jedburgh Individual Training Course (JITC) or ASOT Manager’s Course graduation is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience conducting, supporting, and/or managing sensitive activities in the PACOM AOR and the Joint Planning Process is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written; possess the ability to organize and deliver verbal and written products that achieve an exceptionally high standard.
• Critical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight or as part of a diverse team.

Desired:

• More than 10 years of SA operational experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 6 years of specialized experience; OR 10 years of specialized experience.
• SOF Operational Design and workflow

The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust.

We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of War or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security.