International Engagement Support SME

International Engagement Support SME

Forge is seeking someone to support the J3-I Support Cell, which plans, coordinates, and executes numerous multilateral events and multinational conferences each year. Due to the significant number and executive level of these events, support is required for research, planning, drafting, staffing of official documents and correspondence, itinerary development, coordination with multiple offices, commands, and countries, and execution of all events.

Additionally, the SME provides unique administrative support to assigned international personnel.

• Provide SME support to the J3-I Support Cell for the planning, coordination, and execution of all bilateral and multilateral key leader engagements.
• Prepare and review executive correspondence, including review with partner nation personnel, to ensure the accuracy of content and error‑free correspondence.
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of multinational events and other executive-level conferences and symposia, including preparation of invitations and agendas.
• Capture notes and prepare read‑outs for multinational events; coordinate and follow‑up actions, as required.
• Conduct research and coordination as necessary to develop conference invitations, letters of congratulations, thank you notes, and other executive correspondence for the Command Group.
• Maintain awareness of international engagements across the Command by monitoring and contributing to information tools, such as J3-I and Command calendars, the Commander's Action Group (CAG), Engagement Tracker, Long‑Range Calendars, and the HQ Visit Tracker.
• Maintain a directory of international SOF key leaders and contacts: draft, conduct research, develop, manage, and update information regarding key leaders across the USSOCOM and international SOF enterprise to enable rapid and accurate exchange of information.
• Provide conference updates to internal and external meetings, to include updating calendars, meeting slides, and other briefing materials.
• Track PN Foreign Visit Requests (FVR) and Headquarters Visit Requests (HQV) as necessary to support attendance of international personnel at conferences held at USSOCOM HQ.
• Provide SME support to the J3-I Support Cell for management and maintenance of the Annex A (Terms of Reference) and Annex B (Duty Descriptions) for international EXO and FLO positions in the HQ.
• Prepare packets for the Division leadership (bios, interview sheets, and corresponding annexes) to facilitate initial and exit interviews of assigned allied and partner personnel.
• Provide information and support to PN SOF personnel and their families; facilitate in‑processing and onboarding to enable PN SOF performance as a member of the USSOCOM staff.
• Manage and track all PN SOF efficiency reports and ensure timely submission of PN reports, awards, and decorations.
• Support out‑processing of departing PN SOF personnel in a timely manner, to include planning and coordination for departure awards and farewell ceremonies.
• Perform closeout and escort duties in accordance with the Division's Security Procedures.

The candidate must have the ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills. They must also build strong cross‑group working relationships and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. The candidate must be able to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.

• US Citizen
• Bachelor's degree in international relations, communications, or other social sciences.
• 5 years of experience using marketing or communication skills, both written and oral, to include preparation of written products for senior leaders (general officer/flag officer/senior executive service level).
• Demonstrated executive writing skills.
• 1 year of experience in a multinational environment. Experience can be in the military, academia, business, a non‑governmental organization, or with another agency of the US Government.
• Experience as an Event Planner for Executive Level…