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International SOF Integration and Assessment SME

LUKOS LLC, Tampa, FL, United States


International SOF Integration and Assessment SME
Location:

Tampa, FL

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, economics, or related field

Graduate of Dept. of State Foreign Service Institute or equivalent US military program of instruction.

Current DoW Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI access.

Experience Required

Served as Foreign Service or Foreign Area Officer with 10+ years' experience as a member of a US embassy country team, deployed developmental worker, or other member of Dept. of State or US Agency for International Development

3 years' experience in a federal agency, GCC, or service headquarters in policy development, international agreements, and strategy

2 years' experience or academic coursework in negotiations. Acceptable example would be experience negotiating Memos of Agreement or Understanding

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

Assist in drafting, staffing, and coordinating plans, roadmaps, MOA/MOUs in accordance with USSOCOM partnership plan and Commander's guidance

Process, coordinate, and track to completion all staffing actions regarding international negotiations between USSOCOM and partner nations for Foreign Liaison Officer/ Exchange Officer presence; prepare engagement plans to ensure /FLO/EXO talking points are included in Key Leader Engagements

Draft and maintain country plans for J3- partner nations that outline USSOCOM and respective partner nations Operations, Activities and Investments

Conduct liaison with TSOCs and relevant Headquarter Directorates to ensure country plans are aligned with TSOCs and HQ priorities and objectives

Provide quarterly updates and annual assessment of J3-I country plans

Coordinate with other J3-I branches and sections to collect and maintain accurate information regarding J3-I country plans

Provide Subject Matter Expert support to planning and coordinating international engagement events

Support development and staffing of engagement plans and strategies which support negotiation of MOAs for new countries

Maintain a database of all USSOCOM international agreements affecting J3-I exchange and liaison officers and SOLO placement

Prepare staff packages for Chief of Staff-level approval for all J3-I related international agreements

Perform close-out and escort duties as part of the Division's Security Procedure.

Work Location
Tampa, FL

EEO Statement
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.

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