Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contractor point of contact, overseeing the day-to-day management and administration of all project tasks and assigned personnel.
• Develop and maintain detailed work plans and schedules aligned to mission objectives; assign responsibilities and monitor performance across the contractor team.
• Manage contractor travel requirements and coordinate approval and execution of surge hours in accordance with contract terms.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of all work products prior to government delivery; ensure deliverables meet established standards and customer expectations.
• Interact continually with the Government Lead, COR, and Technical Representatives to present interim results, surface concerns, and drive successful transitions across all phased-in requirements.
• Manage retention, backfill, and surge staffing to ensure mission continuity with no interruption to USSOCOM operations.
• Provide authoritative advice, strategic insights, and operational experience on international SOF support to all elements and leadership.
• Assist and advise leadership in managing the overall program of work to align with Commander USSOCOM objectives and command priorities.
• Participate in and facilitate strategic planning sessions, contributing analytical depth and program continuity.
• Support functional SMEs in maintaining timely and accurate global awareness; assist in integrating Partner Nation (PN) SOF capabilities and organizational structures into plans, operations, crisis response, capability development, and readiness events across the SOF Enterprise.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience & Education

• 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 1 year of experience working 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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Deep understanding of USSOCOM’s organizational structure, components, operational headquarters, and global SOF enterprise.
• Expertise in international SOF partnership frameworks, security cooperation mechanisms, and interoperability concepts.
• Strong program management skills with demonstrated ability to develop work plans, manage schedules, and lead diverse teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to present complex information clearly to senior decision-makers.
• Ability to develop quantifiable measures of performance and assess program effectiveness.
• Cultural awareness and demonstrated ability to mentor and work alongside international military personnel from diverse nations.

Clearance & Access Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required; access must be in place at time of hire.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally in support of J3-I mission requirements.
• Availability to support surge requirements with as little as 24 hours’ notice, including after-duty hours, weekends, and holidays as directed.
• Must be identifiable as a contractor at all times during the performance of contract duties (email signature, phone, meetings).