Posted today
Top Secret
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
Unspecified
Occasional travel
Business - Support
Tampa, FL (On-Site/Office)
About the Role:
HOT JOB - Immediate Opening!
Culmen International is seeking an International SOF Support SME to support the USSOCOM J3-International (J3-I) Division onsite at MacDill AFB. This role is situated within the Plans and Integration (Plans & Ops) branch, which serves as the primary coordination center for enhancing interoperability and strengthening alliances across the global Special Operations Forces (SOF) enterprise.
*** This is a high-impact, temporary position through August 2026, working directly alongside our international partners to provide strategic options for the U.S. and Partner Nations.
What You'll Do in Your New Role:
Operational Synchronization: Identify international SOF requirements and areas requiring deconfliction, synchronization, and coordination with US SOF operational headquarters.
Planning Integration: Directly integrate Partner Nation (PN) SOF into USSOCOM planning efforts to enable the development of multinational courses of action.
Maintain the Common Operational Picture (COP): Assist in developing and maintaining a common operational picture of PN SOF activities to ensure their strategic interests are captured in USSOCOM forums such as the Global SOF Synchronization Process (GSOS).
Coordination Events: Plan, schedule, and execute high-level coordination events, including planning meetings and Secure Video Teleconferences (SVTCs) with TSOCs and international partner headquarters.
Information Management: Manage tracking mechanisms for PN requests for support, information, and status of operational deployments.
Required Qualifications:
Military Qualification: MUST be a graduate of a U.S. SOF component selection and assessment program (e.g., US Army Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC), Navy SEAL BUD/S, MARSOC/Raider, or AF Special Operations equivalent).
Education: Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited university.
Combat Experience: At least one year of recent (within the last 5 years) combat/operational experience as part of a multinational special operation (e.g., ISAF).
Staff Experience: 3 years of recent (within the last 7 years) regional experience as a member of a Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) or Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) staff.
Joint Education: Graduate of a Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) course, Intermediate Development Course, or a Senior Professional Military Education Course.
Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Desired Qualifications:
International Environment: 1+ years of experience in an international SOF environment (e.g., assignment to NATO SOF HQ or a GCC coalition coordination center).
Interagency Liaison: Experience working with Foreign Disclosure and international partner information exchanges.
Mentorship: Ability to mentor international SOF officers and senior NCOs on USSOCOM culture and operational headquarters.
Strategic Planning: Experience participating in and facilitating strategic planning at the HQ level.
About the Company:
Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.
Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen,
and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
Life insurance and disability paid by the company
Supplemental Insurance Available
Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
12 Paid Holidays
To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com
At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.
HOT JOB - Immediate Opening!
Culmen International is seeking an International SOF Support SME to support the USSOCOM J3-International (J3-I) Division onsite at MacDill AFB. This role is situated within the Plans and Integration (Plans & Ops) branch, which serves as the primary coordination center for enhancing interoperability and strengthening alliances across the global Special Operations Forces (SOF) enterprise.
*** This is a high-impact, temporary position through August 2026, working directly alongside our international partners to provide strategic options for the U.S. and Partner Nations.
What You'll Do in Your New Role:
Operational Synchronization: Identify international SOF requirements and areas requiring deconfliction, synchronization, and coordination with US SOF operational headquarters.
Planning Integration: Directly integrate Partner Nation (PN) SOF into USSOCOM planning efforts to enable the development of multinational courses of action.
Maintain the Common Operational Picture (COP): Assist in developing and maintaining a common operational picture of PN SOF activities to ensure their strategic interests are captured in USSOCOM forums such as the Global SOF Synchronization Process (GSOS).
Coordination Events: Plan, schedule, and execute high-level coordination events, including planning meetings and Secure Video Teleconferences (SVTCs) with TSOCs and international partner headquarters.
Information Management: Manage tracking mechanisms for PN requests for support, information, and status of operational deployments.
Required Qualifications:
Military Qualification: MUST be a graduate of a U.S. SOF component selection and assessment program (e.g., US Army Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC), Navy SEAL BUD/S, MARSOC/Raider, or AF Special Operations equivalent).
Education: Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited university.
Combat Experience: At least one year of recent (within the last 5 years) combat/operational experience as part of a multinational special operation (e.g., ISAF).
Staff Experience: 3 years of recent (within the last 7 years) regional experience as a member of a Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) or Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) staff.
Joint Education: Graduate of a Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) course, Intermediate Development Course, or a Senior Professional Military Education Course.
Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Desired Qualifications:
International Environment: 1+ years of experience in an international SOF environment (e.g., assignment to NATO SOF HQ or a GCC coalition coordination center).
Interagency Liaison: Experience working with Foreign Disclosure and international partner information exchanges.
Mentorship: Ability to mentor international SOF officers and senior NCOs on USSOCOM culture and operational headquarters.
Strategic Planning: Experience participating in and facilitating strategic planning at the HQ level.
About the Company:
Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.
Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen,
and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
Life insurance and disability paid by the company
Supplemental Insurance Available
Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
12 Paid Holidays
To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com
At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.
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