Task Lead for the J3-I International Division

Peraton•Tampa, FL

3d•$112,000 - $179,000

About The Position

Serves as the Task Lead for the J3-I International Division, providing day-to-day management and oversight of all J3-I contractor support functions. Provides senior-level advice, insights, and expertise on international SOF support to USSOCOM J3-I leadership, partner nation (PN) SOF representatives, and across the SOF enterprise. Responsible for quality, schedule, and performance of all J3-I task deliverables.

Requirements

Clearance: Current DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (active)
Education: Master's degree in international relations, international security studies, or related field
Military Background: Senior (O5 or above) Army Special Forces officer or equivalent SOF component officer with completion of a US SOF component selection and assessment program (e.g., SFQC, BUDS, or equivalent)
Experience: Minimum 12 years combined military SOF and regional experience working special operations in a joint, combined, and interagency environment
Command/Staff Experience: Demonstrated experience at O6-command, TSOC, or NATO SOF HQ level in operations and partner nation development
Combat/Operational: Minimum 1 year recent (within last 5 years) combat/operational experience as part of a combined joint special operations task force or TSOC staff
Coalition Experience: Minimum 1 year experience working with coalition SOF partners in a multinational environment
PME: Graduate of Joint Professional Military Education Level II (JPME-II) or equivalent
Advanced Military Education: Graduate of School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) or equivalent military planning course
Skills: Strategic planning, program management, stakeholder engagement with senior military leadership (GO/FO/SES level), strong written and oral communication, briefing skills

Nice To Haves

Prior USSOCOM J3-I or equivalent international SOF staff assignment
Experience with USSOCOM's Special Operations Liaison Officer (SOLO) program
Familiarity with security cooperation authorities, mechanisms, and processes (Title 10, Title 22)
Experience with Foreign Disclosure Representative (FDR) duties and international partner information exchanges
Experience planning and executing International SOF events (e.g., ISOF conferences)
Familiarity with USSOCOM components, TSOCs, and the broader SOF enterprise structure
Experience developing interoperability objectives and capability roadmaps for partner nation SOF
Prior experience managing geographically dispersed teams across CONUS and OCONUS locations
Active PMP certification or equivalent program management credential

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day management and administration of all J3-I project tasks, including work plan development, personnel assignments, travel coordination, and surge hour management
Perform quality checks of all J3-I work products and deliverables
Interact continually with J3-I government lead, COR, and Technical Representatives to ensure mission alignment and contract performance
Provide senior-level advice and expertise on international SOF support to all J3-I elements, including Plans & Operations, Interoperability, Engagement & Support, and SOLO branches
Assist and advise J3-I leadership in management of the overall J3-I program of work and strategic planning
Support functional SMEs in maintaining timely and accurate global awareness of PN SOF operations and activities
Develop and maintain measures of performance (MOPs) and measures of effectiveness (MOEs) for J3-I
Mentor international SOF officers and senior NCOs on USSOCOM, its components, operational headquarters, and SOF culture
Coordinate with TSOC staffs, NATO SOF Headquarters, Geographic Combatant Commands, and coalition partners
Oversee contractor support to the Global SOF Synchronization Process (GSOS), Trans-Regional Synchronization Forums (TRSF), and Strategic Coalition Alignment Forum (SCAF)
Manage subcontractor personnel and coordinate with partner firms supporting J3-I task areas
Ensure compliance with Foreign Disclosure requirements and international partner information exchange protocols