J4 Maintenance and Readiness Logistics (MRD) - Directorate Task Lead (Subject Matter Expert)On-site: HQ SOCCENT, MacDill AFB, FL | Clearance: Active TS/SCI | Designation: Key Personnel
Job Purpose / SummaryServe as the senior logistics lead planner and technical advisor to the command on maintenance and sustainment operations for SOF equipment and platforms, and as the J4 directorate task lead.
Duties and Responsibilities- Serve as senior technical advisor on all maintenance and sustainment operations for SOF ground and maritime assets, ensuring maximum operational readiness.
- Develop and implement maintenance policies, procedures, and best practices tailored to SOF mission requirements; oversee and manage maintenance programs.
- Coordinate with joint, interagency, and multinational partners to synchronize maintenance support and logistics integration.
- Utilize advanced logistics/maintenance management systems (GCSS-A, SSAVIE, Palantir, Power BI) to track readiness, analyze trends, and inform decisions.
- Advise senior leadership on equipment lifecycle management, modernization, and resource allocation; conduct readiness assessments and mitigate maintenance shortfalls.
- Understand, manage, and implement the Life Cycle Replacement (LCR) process for SO-P platforms and service-common equipment, including DOTMLPF change requests, BOIPs, and unit equipment authorizations.
- Solicit, input, and maintain unit readiness data in DRRS-S; perform task/site lead functions including daily COR coordination, operating the task management system, and overseeing OPT planners.
Qualifications and Skills- Education and experience: MA/MS in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Applied Statistics, Operations Research, or Systems Analysis; JPME Level II or advanced military education (SAMS, JAWS, Service War College); at least 10 years of strategic and operational planning and analysis; at least 5 years of experience in one of the specialty areas (CENTCOM AOR, MISO, MILDEC, CWMD, ORSA, CYBER, AT/FP, SNA, Special Programs, or Interagency/Intelligence); OR an equivalent combination of at least 15 years of SOF operational experience and education.
- Expert SOF logistics and maintenance management experience.
- May perform CONUS/OCONUS travel as required.
- This position is designated Key Personnel; a resume is required and government approval is needed prior to any substitution.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this employment classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
