Task Lead and Senior International SOF Support SME

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Task Lead and Senior International SOF Support SME

Place of Performance: Onsite at HQ USSOCOM, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida

Security Clearance: Current DoW Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Education:

• Master’s degree in international relations or related field
• Graduate of School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) or equivalent military planning course.
• Advanced professional experience may be substituted for education upon contractor intent to substitute

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees day-to-day management and administration of all contract activities supporting the J3 International Division
• Develops detailed work plans, staffing schedules, and operational timelines aligned with J3 I mission objectives
• Assigns responsibilities to contractor personnel and ensures quality assurance of all deliverables
• Provides senior level expertise, advice, and insights regarding international Special Operations Forces support across the J3 I enterprise
• Supports J3 I leadership with strategic planning, program management, and alignment with Commander USSOCOM priorities
• Maintains timely and accurate global awareness of partner nation SOF capabilities, activities, and operational requirements
• Assists in integrating partner nation SOF capabilities into planning, operations, crisis response, and readiness events
• Develops measures of performance and measures of success for J3 I programs
• Mentors international SOF officers and senior enlisted personnel on USSOCOM culture, components, and operational headquarters
• Coordinates contractor travel, surge support, and operational readiness
• Prepares executive level briefings, reports, and planning documents
• Performs close out and escort duties in accordance with J3 I Security Procedures

Experience:

• Ten years of experience supporting SOF operations, international SOF integration, or joint operational planning
• Experience leading teams in high tempo operational environments
• Experience supporting senior military leaders with strategic planning and multinational coordination
• 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 combine joint special operations task force or TSOC staff
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with coalition SOF partners
• Joint Professional Military Education Level II or equivalent graduate

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Teams, and SharePoint
• Experience preparing executive level briefings, operational reports, and strategic planning documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for senior leader engagements
• Ability to analyze SOF operational data, partner nation capabilities, and multinational planning inputs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Former SOF officer or senior enlisted
• Experience working within USSOCOM, TSOCs, or NATO SOF headquarters
• Experience mentoring international military personnel
• Experience supporting multinational planning forums such as GSOS, TRSF, or SCAF

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Company Description

​Platinum Business Services, LLC is a full-service consulting firm that provides a full suite of program management, financial and technical services to our clients. We offer the utmost in service delivery, integrity, and flexibility to enable our clients to exceed their goals and achieve their missions. Platinum takes a value-added approach to every step of our Program Management and Information Technology processes to ensure our service levels. We work to ensure that these essential principles are embodied in the full lifecycle of our meet the highest standards of the industry. Our work represents who we are. We maintain a never-settle philosophy and lead the way in relation to our employees, clients, and local community of setting the Platinum standard.