SOF Capability Liaison: Tech Integration & Field Readiness

Sigma Defense; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

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 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