Operations Analyst; SOCOM

Culmen International is seeking an Operations Analyst for USSOCOM support at Mac Dill AFB in Tampa, FL. The Operations Analyst will support USSOCOM Directorates by applying scientific methods and structured problem‑solving to evaluate, model, and optimize special operations. This role demands data‑driven insights, risk‑assessment capabilities, and strategic coordination to advise senior military leadership.

• Strategic planning and resource planning
• Gathering, analyzing, and validating information
• Coordination and liaison activities with communications
• Budget execution support, including funding document processing and invoice review
• Technical and application assessment support

• The Operations Analyst shall assist the government in developing and analyzing organizational plans and metrics to identify, manage, and direct resources to support the SOCOM Information Environment (SIE) mission strategies and priorities.
• The candidate will analyze best practices in the IT industry to identify opportunities for improvement based on existing processes, ensuring the SIE remains competitive.
• Assist the government in gathering, analyzing, and validating information exchange requirements to develop and coordinate comprehensive communications plans.
• Conduct coordination and liaison activities with communications planners and mission partners.
• Force Structure Analysis:
  Develop and refine analytical models (e.g., SCRAAM) to evaluate the capability and capacity of Special Operations Forces (SOF) against Department of Defense mission requirements.
• Operational Modeling:
  Translate complex operational problems into structured analytic models to measure risks, costs, and effectiveness of Special Operations concepts.
• Data Synthesis:
  Integrate data from intelligence reporting, operational assessments, and global planning inputs to assess second‑ and third‑order effects in various operational environments.
• Executive Communication:
  Translate quantitative and qualitative data into visually digestible, executive‑level briefings and reports for DoD stakeholders.