Due to the size and complexity of this requirement, the Government requires a single point of contact from the contractor, normally referred to as the Task Lead. The minimum expectations for the task lead are knowledge, skills, and abilities to oversee and perform day-to-day management and administration of project tasks; develop detailed work plans and schedules in support of the J3-I mission and objectives; assign contractor personnel responsibilities; manage contractor travel; manage contractor surge hours. The Task Lead shall perform quality checks of all work products, interact continually with the J3-I government lead, COR, and any appointed Technical Representatives to present interim results, discuss concerns, and ensure total product / service satisfaction and successful transition of all phased-in requirements. Finally, this individual shall also perform as a senior international SOF Support SME. Tasks include:
- Provide advice, insights, and experience concerning international SOF support to all elements of the J3-I.
- AssistandadviseJ3-I leadership in the management of the overall J3-I program of work to meet Commander USSOCOM objectives and priorities.
- Participate and facilitate J3-Istrategic 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.
Requirements:
- 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.
- Master's degree in international relations or related field
- Graduate of School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) or equivalent military planning course.
- 1-year recent (last 5 years) combat/operational experience as part of combine joint special operations task force or TSOC staff
- Minimum 1yearofexperienceworking with coalition SOF partners
- Joint Professional Military Education Level II or equivalent graduate
- Current DoW Top Secret clearance and eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information(SCI)access
