Senior International SOF Engagement SME

Culmen Interview Senior International SOF Engagement SME. Provides senior-level expertise and advisory support to USSOCOM J3-I in the planning, coordination, and execution of international SOF engagements and partner-nation activities. The position supports USSOCOM efforts to strengthen relationships, interoperability, and operational cooperation with allied and partner-nation SOF organizations. The Senior International SOF Engagement SME serves as a key advisor and coordinator for international engagements, working across USSOCOM directorates, Geographic Combatant Commands, U.S. Government agencies, partner-nation representatives, and other stakeholders to support strategic objectives and international SOF partnerships.

• →Provide senior-level subject matter expertise in international SOF engagement, partner-nation coordination, and security cooperation activities supporting USSOCOM J3-I priorities.
• →Plan, coordinate, and support bilateral and multilateral engagements with international SOF partners, including senior leader engagements, working groups, conferences, symposiums, and other partner-nation activities.
• →Develop engagement strategies, objectives, agendas, read-ahead materials, briefing packages, talking points, background papers, and other documentation required to support senior USSOCOM leadership.
• →Coordinate international SOF activities with USSOCOM directorates, Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), Geographic Combatant Commands, U.S. Embassies, Security Cooperation Organizations, interagency partners, and foreign military representatives.
• →Advise Government leadership on international SOF relationships, partner capabilities, interoperability requirements, regional considerations, and opportunities to strengthen multinational cooperation.
• →Maintain situational awareness of ongoing and planned international SOF engagements and identify potential conflicts, gaps, opportunities, and requirements requiring leadership attention.
• →Facilitate coordination and information sharing among U.S. and international stakeholders to ensure engagement activities are aligned with USSOCOM priorities and broader U.S. national security objectives.
• →Track engagement actions, decisions, commitments, milestones, and follow-up requirements and provide timely updates to Government leadership.
• →Support assessments of partner-nation SOF capabilities, requirements, institutional capacity, and opportunities for future cooperation or capability development.
• →Assist with the development and coordination of strategic communication products, executive-level briefings, reports, correspondence, and responses to requests for information.
• →Participate in planning meetings, working groups, conferences, and other forums involving international SOF partners and provide recommendations, meeting summaries, and follow-on actions.
• →Provide continuity and institutional knowledge regarding international SOF relationships, engagement history, key stakeholders, and ongoing initiatives.

• 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

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen, and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners) 

• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

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