Pre Award: J3I- International SOF Integration and Assessment SME- Tampa, FL
Barbaricum is seeking a International SOF Integration and Assessment SME for an anticipated opportunity with J3I. Specifically, they will be responsible for drafting and maintaining country plans, supporting planning, coordination, and execution of international engagement events, and managing all MOA/MOU in support of J3-I personnel exchanges. Ensures the Division maintains fidelity of its efforts and investment of resources, integration with the broader USSOCOM Enterprise, and annual assessment of Return on Investment (ROI).
Responsibilities
Assist in drafting, staffing, and coordinating plans, roadmaps, MOA/MOUs in accordance with USSOCOM partnership plan and Commander's guidance
Process, coordinate, and track all staffing actions regarding international negotiations for FLO/EXO presence; prepare engagement plans to ensure FLO/EXO talking points are included in KLEs
Draft and maintain country plans for J3-I partner nations outlining Operations, Activities and Investments (OA&Is)
Conduct liaison with TSOCs and relevant HQ Directorates to ensure country plans are aligned with TSOC and HQ priorities and objectives
Provide quarterly updates and annual assessment of J3-I country plans
Coordinate with other J3-I branches and sections to collect and maintain accurate information regarding country plans
Provide SME support to planning and coordinating international engagement events
Support development and staffing of engagement plans and strategies for negotiation of MOAs for new countries
Maintain a database of all USSOCOM international agreements affecting J3-I exchange and liaison officers and SOLO placement
Prepare staff packages for Chief of Staff-level approval for all J3-I related international agreements
Perform close-out and escort duties as part of the Division's Security Procedure
Qualifications
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Master's degree in international relations, economics, or related field
Graduate of Department of State Foreign Service Institute (FSI) or equivalent US military program of instruction
Served as Foreign Service Officer or Foreign Area Officer (FAO) with 10+ years' experience as a member of a US embassy country team, deployed developmental worker, or other member of Department of State or US Agency for International Development (USAID)
Minimum 3 years' experience in a federal agency, GCC, or service headquarters in policy development, international agreements, and strategy
Minimum 2 years' experience or academic coursework in negotiations (acceptable example: experience negotiating MOAs or MOUs)
Additional & Desired Qualifications
Experience with international agreement negotiation and documentation (MOA/MOU/SOFA)
Familiarity with USSOCOM's Special Operations Liaison Officer (SOLO) program
Experience with country plan development at a GCC or TSOC
Experience on the incumbent J3-I contract or direct familiarity with the Engagement Branch mission
Regional expertise in priority USSOCOM partner nation areas
Published policy or analytical work on international defense cooperation