Job Title: Afghanistan Policy, Strategy and Plans SME
Job Location: Tampa, FL
Salary: Competitive, Depends on Qualifications
Clearance: Top Secret/SCI (must be current and active)
Travel: Up to 25% CONUS OCONUS
*****THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARDING OF A GOVERNMENT CONTRACT*****
Purpose:
The purpose of this task is to provide support to the J3 Afghanistan mission objectives and directly contribute to the daily operational management of the SOF Enterprise composed of Headquarters USSOCOM staff, USSOCOM Service Components, Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), Special Operations Joint Task Forces (SOJTF), and relevant interagency (IA) and coalition partners. The contractor shall provide subject matter experts (SMEs) for multiple activities (described in paragraphs 3.1. through 3.5) within J3 Afghanistan.
Responsibilities:
- Supports SOJTF-A and SOJTF-Bragg (SOJTF-B) planning, training, manning, pre-deployment preparation and training, deployment and re-deployment.
- Lead and facilitate SOJTF-A and SOJTF-B integration with USSOCOM global synchronization of DoD trans-regional combating terrorism and countering weapons of mass destruction (CWMD) efforts from design and implementation through assessment of planning efforts and synchronization events
- Liaison, coordinate with, and provide analysis to all participants in planning, preparing, deploying and supporting SOJTF-A; including USSOCOM, USCENTCOM, SOCCENT, Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, NATO, the interagency, and other participating partners and allies.
- Liaison and coordinate among all participants during deliberate and crisis action planning and the execution of a crisis action team (CAT) as needed.
- Draft and review written orders, plans, briefings and papers. Be prepared to verbally present analyses of these products to senior leaders including general officers.
- Assist in development and maintenance of professional network that improves coordination between USSOCOM, USCENTCOM, SOCCENT, Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, NATO, the interagency, and other participating partners and allies.
- Assist in hosting/chairing meetings, visitations or conferences related to SOJTF-A and SOFTF-B operations, plans, emerging special operations opportunities and other initiatives.
- Analyze DOD operations, plans, and strategies related to Afghanistan and its greater area of influence.
- Assist in the manning, training, supporting, and sustaining of SOF to other SOJTFs as directed by USSOCOM.
Education and Certifications:
- Master’s degree in any field
- Graduate of a JPME course, Intermediate Development Course, or a Senior Professional Military Education Course
Knowledge and Experience:
- 10 years combined, Joint, SOF, or Interagency experience working joint military operations conducted in a joint, combined, and interagency environment.
- 3 years’ experience working with USSOCOM enterprise
- 5 years’ experience in strategic-level planning (e.g. operational design, military decision making process, contingency plan development, etc.)
- 1 year experience in Afghanistan or supporting operations in Afghanistan
- 5 years’ experience briefing and preparing written products for senior leaders (general officer/flag officer/senior executive service level)
About the company:
As a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) we are a provider of Information Technology (IT) professional services, software solutions and professional development training. Our core competencies evolved from leveraging IT enablers for knowledge management with an emphasis on Web Based Knowledge Portals and Portal Services, Server/System Services, SharePoint Development and System Administration and SQL Server Services. Our capabilities have expanded to include software development, technical training support and field support services.
Our Mission:
People, Technology, and Processes will be the leading, most trusted, knowledge management and information technology company delivering best value business solutions through cutting edge products and services to improve organizations and increase revenue.
Our Vision
“We make the world better by moving information to create knowledge where it is needed”
Guiding Principles
- Satisfy the customer – “Exceed expectations”
- Set the Example – “Be out front”
- Be Responsive – “Timing is everything”
- Persevere – “Find a way”
Core Competencies
- Knowledge Management
- .NET Web Applications
- SharePoint Development
- Content Management
- Server/System Support
- New Equipment Training
- Web-Based Portal Services
Benefits
PTP offers a comprehensive benefits program:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental benefits (Short Term Disability, Cancer Accident).
- Employer-sponsored Basic Life ADD Insurance
- Employer-sponsored Long Term Disability
- 401(k)
Holidays and Annual Leave
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off