USSOCOM J3-I Integration and Assessment SME

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Ascendancy Group’s Mission

To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.

*This position is contingent upon contract award*

Overview

The Ascendancy Group is seeking experienced professionals to support the USSOCOM Directorate of Operations (J3), J3-International (J3-I) Division, in advancing collaboration, interoperability, and strategic engagement across the global Special Operations community. J3-I strengthens alliances, enhances multinational readiness, and supports USSOCOM’s network of Special Operations Liaison Officers while integrating insights from Allied and Partner Nation SOF into enterprise planning. This effort directly contributes to the development of an international SOF Common Operating Picture and enables partners to deter in competition, respond in crisis, and prevail in conflict. Team members will play a key role in supporting international engagement programs, managing strategic relationships, and ensuring world-class support to international SOF representatives assigned to USSOCOM.

In support of the Engagement Branch, this role helps develop and maintain country-specific plans, coordinate international engagement activities, and manage all MOAs and MOUs tied to personnel exchange programs. The role ensures partnership efforts are aligned with USSOCOM priorities, resources are tracked and assessed for return on investment, and engagements remain fully integrated across the broader SOF enterprise.

Security Requirement:

· Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Roles and 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 to completion all staffing actions regarding international negotiations between USSOCOM and partner nations for Foreign Liaison Officer/ Exchange Officer (FLO/EXO) presence; prepare engagement plans to ensure /FLO/EXO talking points are included in Key Leader Engagements (KLEs).

· Draft and maintain country plans for J3- partner nations that outline USSOCOM and respective partner nations Operations, Activities and Investments (OA&Is).

· Conduct liaison with TSOCs and relevant Headquarter Directorates to ensure country plans are aligned with TSOCs 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 J3-I country plans.

· Provide Subject Matter Expert support to planning and coordinating international engagement events.

· Support development and staffing of engagement plans and strategies which support 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.

Position Requirements:

· Master’s degree in international relations, economics, or related field.

· Graduate of Dept. of State Foreign Service Institute or equivalent US military program of instruction.

· 10+yrs experience serving as Foreign Service or Foreign Area Officer as a member of a US embassy country team, deployed developmental worker, or other member of Dept. of State or US Agency for International Development.

· 3 years’ experience in a federal agency, GCC, or service headquarters in policy development, international agreements, and strategy.

· 2 years’ experience or academic coursework in negotiations. Acceptable example would be experience negotiating Memos of Agreement or Understanding

The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust.

We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of War or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security.

If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW for consideration!