Task Lead and Senior International SOF Support SME

Lukos LLC.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Lukos LLC. is seeking a Task Lead and Senior International SOF Support SME in Tampa, FL. This role requires a Master’s degree in international relations and significant experience as a senior Special Forces officer. Responsibilities include advising J3-I leadership, participating in strategic planning, and mentoring international SOF officers. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Candidates must have a current Top Secret clearance and strong experience in special operations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in international relations or related field required.
• Must have 15 years experience in senior military operations.
• Current DoW Top Secret clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and insights on international SOF support.
• Assist J3-I leadership in managing program work.
• Develop measures of performance for J3-I.

Skills

International relations expertise

Military planning

Senior Special Forces operations

Combat operations experience

Coalition relationships

Education

Master’s degree in international relations or related field

Graduate of School of Advanced Military Studies or equivalent

Joint Professional Military Education Level II

Job description

Task Lead and Senior International SOF Support 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 or related field
• Graduate of School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) or equivalent military planning course
• Joint Professional Military Education Level II or equivalent graduate

Experience Required

• Senior (O5 or above) Army Special Forces officer with 15 years combined experience in operations and PN development at O6- command, TSOC, or NATO SOF HQ level
• 1-year recent (last 5 years) combat/operational experience as part of combined joint special operations task force or TSOC staff
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with coalition SOF partners
• Current DoW Top Secret clearance and eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access

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

• Provide advice, insights, and experience concerning international SOF support to all elements of the J3-I
• Assist and advise J3-I leadership in the management of the overall J3-I program of work to meet Commander USSOCOM objectives and priorities
• Participate and facilitate J3-I strategic planning
• Support the functional SMEs in maintaining timely / accurate global awareness and assisting in the integration of Partner Nation (PN) SOF capabilities and organization into plans, operations, crisis response to critical events, and capability development and readiness events across SOF Enterprise
• Develop measures of performance and measures of success for J3-I
• When required, mentor international SOF officers and senior Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) on USSOCOM, its components, operational headquarters, and SOF culture.
• Perform close-out and escort duties as part of the Division’s Security Procedure

Work Location

Tampa, FL

Benefits

We offer 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.