Description

POSITION OVERVIEW 

This position provides support to the overall SOCSOUTH mission by providing highly specialized technical and operational related functions for the Directorate of Operations (J3). The team member shall provide program support to multiple directorates within Special Operations Command South. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

Plans and Operations Integrator shall perform tasks such as:

• Provide technical, managerial, and administrative direction for problem definition and analysis for past and future operations in the SOCSOUTH AO. Skilled in requirements development and implementation for complex to extremely complex systems in the subject matter area. Makes recommendations and advises on organization-wide systems improvements, optimization, or maintenance efforts.
• Advise and assist all aspects of the J3 Global Competition (GC), Counter Drug (CD), Counter Transnational Organized Crime (CTOC), planning and coordination to include Counter Terrorism (CT), Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD), Information Related Capabilities (IRCs) and Irregular Warfare (IW).
• Participate in joint planning groups; provide SOF specific recommended courses of action to the J3 and SOCSOUTH Command Group. Must be knowledgeable in Caribbean, Central American, and South American regional affairs.
• Integrate as a SME across all directorates to coordinate and synchronize CD/CTOC operations, and OAI to achieve and assess desired CD/CTOC effects.
• Liaise with Geographical Combatant Commands (GCCs), Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), USSOUTHCOM J3, JTF 4.0, components, and subordinate staffs to facilitate inclusion of IRCs to achieve effects and Methods of Effectiveness (MOE) inclusion into SOCSOUTH CTN OAIs and the development of strategic & operational-level plans. 
• Serve as the J35 Future Plans Division primary continuity into JTF 4.0 and the USSOUTHCOM J3/J35. The SME will assist in the development of products that support the coordination and integration of IRCs to achieve TCP's desired effects.
• Assist in the development of long-term plans, implementing and finalizing support to future operations.
• Assist and coordinate with the J5 in the development of assessment solutions to achieve operational objectives and facilitate strategic long-term planning.
• Maintain a high level of situational awareness for all activities occurring within the Division’s spheres of influence.
• Serve as the Division’s liaison to the Regional Fusion Division (RFD), J38 Joint Effects Division (JED), and other J3 entities on all plans and future operations in the USSOUTHCOM AOR. 
• Assist in the compilation, analysis, and completion of Theatre Campaign Assessments in coordination with J2, J5, J7, and other SOCSOUTH Directorates.
• Assist the senior contract program manager (SCPM) with all JOD/J3 activities occurring within a given timeframe including report compilation.

Requirements

• 10 years prior military experience, experience working in a SOF headquarters required.
• 3 years of USSOUTHCOM AOR experience
• Served a minimum of 2 years in an operational and/or strategic level headquarters (O-6 HQs or above) demonstrating familiarity and experience with the Joint Planning Process or Service equivalent planning process. 
• Shall possess and maintain a current TS/SCI clearance.