Pre Award: J3I- Senior International Relations Strategy SME- Tampa, FL

Barbaricum is seeking a Senior International Relations Strategy SME for an anticipated opportunity with J3I.  Specifically, the Senior International Relations Strategy SME supports the J3-I Engagements Branch with research, planning, staffing, drafting official correspondence, itinerary development, briefing and read-ahead preparation, and coordination with multiple offices, commands, and countries for multilateral events and multinational conferences. Provides international relations expertise and strategic engagement recommendations to Division, Directorate, and Command Group leadership.

Responsibilities

Research and prepare read-ahead packages (on average up to 4 per month) including strategic objectives, key themes and messages, talking points, biographies, and previous conference read-outs

Draft and recommend an international engagement strategy for the Division, Directorate, and Command Group to support and achieve Command objectives

Provide international relations expertise and advice to leadership regarding bilateral and multilateral international engagements

Provide quality assurance, expertise, and support to the drafting of international correspondence

Respond to RFIs from Division, Directorate, and Command Group leadership regarding International Key Leader Engagements

Maintain coordination with J2, J3, and J5 Director's Action Groups regarding situational awareness of command priorities and strategies for engagements

Maintain situational awareness and expertise regarding current U.S. policy and strategy for international relations

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 security studies

Recent experience (last 3 years) demonstrating successful development, coordination, and execution of strategic-level engagements on a Commander's Action Group at the Combatant Command/4-star level

1-year recent experience demonstrating successful development, coordination, and execution of strategic-level engagements on a Commander's Action Group or Political Advisor (POLAD) at the COCOM/TSOC level

Minimum 3 years' experience using analytic and communication skills to prepare staff and coordinate written products and briefings for senior leader (GO/FO/SES level) use

3 years' recent experience in developing business and communication strategies intended to achieve strategic objectives

Additional & Desired Qualifications

Deep understanding of current U.S. national security policy frameworks (NDS, NMS, GEF)

Experience with interagency coordination at the strategic level

Exceptional writing skills at the executive correspondence level

Experience on the incumbent J3-I contract or direct familiarity with J3-I engagement strategy

Prior POLAD or CAG assignment at USSOCOM specifically

Published work on international security, defense cooperation, or SOF engagement strategy