USSOCOM J3- Senior International SOF SME Security Clearance

USSOCOM J3-I Senior International SOF Support SME with Security Clearance

Ascendancy Group Ltd, The

Tampa, Florida 33601 United States View Map

The Ascendancy Group's Mission is to be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions. This position is contingent upon contract award.

The Ascendancy Group is seeking experienced professionals to support the USSOCOM Directorate of Operations (J3), J3-International (J3-I) Division, in advancing collaboration, interoperability, and strategic engagement across the global Special Operations community.

J3-I strengthens alliances, enhances multinational readiness, and supports USSOCOM's network of Special Operations Liaison Officers while integrating insights from Allied and Partner Nation SOF into enterprise planning. This effort directly contributes to the development of an international SOF Common Operating Picture and enables partners to deter in competition, respond in crisis, and prevail in conflict.

Team members will play a key role in supporting international engagement programs, managing strategic relationships, and ensuring world‑class support to international SOF representatives assigned to USSOCOM.

• Identify partner nation SOF requirements and coordinate deconfliction, synchronization, and support with USSOCOM and TSOC elements.
• Track and manage all partner nation requests, inputs, and operational data to maintain awareness of international SOF activity.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of the international SOF Common Operating Picture.
• Plan, facilitate, and document multinational coordination events, planning sessions, and secure communications.
• Integrate partner nation SOF perspectives into USSOCOM planning forums and enterprise processes.
• Coordinate with Foreign Disclosure Offices to ensure appropriate release and tracking of operational information.
• Identify barriers to partner integration and provide recommendations to improve access, collaboration, and interoperability.
• Produce and synchronize situational reporting based on partner nation inputs and operational updates.
• Support daily operations of the J3-I facility, including secure collaboration spaces and partner nation work areas.
• Execute security procedures, including close‑out and escort duties, in accordance with J3-I standards.

• Active Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility.

• Graduate of a US SOF component selection and assessment program such as US Army SFQC, BUDS or another SOF component equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited university.
• One‑year recent (last 5 years) combat/operational experience as part of International Stabilization Force Afghanistan (ISAF) or similar multinational special operation.
• Three years recent (last 7 years) of regional experience as member of GCC or TSOC staff.
• Graduate of a Joint Professional Military Education course, Intermediate Development Course, or a Senior Professional Military Education Course.
• One year's experience in an international SOF environment (e.g., assignment to Multinational SOF headquarters such as the NATO SOF HQ, or GCC coalition coordination center).
• Experience with Foreign Disclosure and working with international partner information exchanges.