Amphibious Readiness Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Ope

Amphibious Readiness Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Forces Liaison Element (ARG/MEU-SOFLE) SME: The USSOCOM Amphibious Readiness Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Forces Liaison Element (ARG/MEU-SOFLE) SME assists the SOFLE to provide subject matter expertise for the ARG/MEU-SOFLE Program. The SME will also support policy development, key leader engagements and decision development, planning meetings, and conflict resolution among the directorates, components and external service and functional components of the Navy and USMC. Tasks include:

• Coordinate new member orientation in conjunction with the Force Management Directorate; providing recommendations to administrative conflicts.
• Coordinate visitor requests and conference support; managing contacts and distributing key media and planning materials.
• Draft policy and future operating concepts that meet evolving commander's intent.
• Draft supporting documentation in preparation for SOFLE Implementation Planning Team (IPT's).
• Attend planning groups, providing technical and / or regional advice / input and recommending future items for action.

• Draft SOFLE personnel sourcing messages and coordinating SOFLE team member administrative needs.
• Coordinate SOFLE training schedules with the Force Synchronization representatives of Headquarters United States Marine Corps (HQMC), Marine Corps Forces (MARFORS), Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF's), Marine Expeditionary Units (MEU's), and USSOCOM.
• Send and receive official messages (e.g., Automated Message Handling System, Logbook).
• Draft and present briefings referencing all duties and responsibilities regarding ARG/MEU-SOFLE.
• Maintain SOFLE-related information on the USSOCOM SOF Portal.
• Coordinate and communicate (via email, phone, VTC, conferences, workshops, etc.) with the appropriate agencies (e.g., Components, Services, Staff, COCOMs, Multi-National Partners) to ensure ARG/MEU-SOFLE requirements are met and inputs are sent/received.
• Track the completion of all staff actions pertaining to ARG/MEU-SOFLE.

Amphibious Readiness Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Forces Liaison Element(ARG/MEU-SOFLE) SME:

• Master's degree in any field
• 15 years combined Joint, SOF, Interagency experience working joint military operations to include Marine Special Operations conducted in a joint, combined, and interagency environment.
• Successfully graduated from a Joint Professional Military Education course, Intermediate Development Course or a Senior Professional Military Education Course
• 3 years' experience working with USSOCOM, subordinate organizations, DOD, and knowledge of each military U.S. military service's roles and missions5 years' experience in strategic-level planning (e.g. operational design, military decision making process, contingency plan development, etc.)
• 5 years' experience using communication skills, both written and oral, to include preparation of written products for senior leader (general officer/flag officer/senior executive service level) use and the ability to communicate at all levels in a highly professional manner
• 5 years' experience in the management of databases, web pages, and web portals
• 5 years' experience in the use of VTC and communications equipment
• Current DoD Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI access required

Essential Functions:

Work Environment

Work will be performed in a cubical environment inside a large facility. Some CONUS travel may be required depending on requests by the customer. May be required to attend off site meetings.

Physical Requirements

Sitting at desk. Phone use and PC or laptop. Filing required. May require lifting and carrying boxes of supplies or files up to 25 lbs. Extended periods of sitting while on PC/laptop or phone.

Equipment and Machines

General office equipment, which includes: telephone, fax machine, copier, PC/laptop, and other miscellaneous office equipment. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is mandatory. Work assignments dependent on requirements by the client. It is important to be able to work at least 8 hours a day for 5 days per week (Monday through Friday).

Other Essential Functions

Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Must be well organized with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to interface effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. Grooming and dress usually business casual, but dependent on client's standards. Must not pose a safety hazard to employees working in the same general area.

The position for which you are interviewing requires a US government security clearance. This is to advise you, that should you be extended an offer, if you possess a dual citizenship (i.e., citizen of the US and another country), in order to be granted a clearance you will be required to relinquish your citizenship.

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