OPSEC SME

Shall support research, analysis, training, and other preparation necessary to conduct OPSEC surveys and assessments across the SOCOM Enterprise. Includes tasks such as:

• Coordinate with government personnel concerning open source research and analysis of identified and potential adversarial threats to USSOCOM operations, exercises, acquisition programs, and other sensitive activities.
• Advise USSOCOM leadership on OPSEC and support J34’s execution of the commander’s OPSEC program.
• Provide OPSEC planning, surveys, education, training, and awareness.
• Assist in the performance of OPSEC assessments of Component, TSOC, and Sub-Unified Command programs.
• Assist in conducting OPSEC review of all USSOCOM publications, FOIA releases, and website content.
• At the direction of the Government, provide OPSEC assessments for HQ USSOCOM special events such as Senior Leader Seminars, Wargame Center events, SOF Week/Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), Change of Command Ceremonies, and Distinguished Visitor events.
• Coordinate and assist the Components and TSOC’s in the development and implementation of their OPSEC program.

Required Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an associate Degree in relevant field (e.g., Management, Administration, Program Management, Operations Research, Economics, or Social Sciences) and 6 yrs. of OPSEC experience
• 5 years’ experience with OPSEC planning and procedures including accurately assessing an OPSEC program, implementing corrective actions and presenting risk and analysis findings to senior military and DoD civilians
• Certified OPSEC trainer with capability to develop, conduct, and maintain training programs, conduct classroom instruction for senior military and DoD civilian members, and ability to leverage eLearning portals and other tools for continuing education
• Minimum of 5 years’ staff officer experience preparing written products for senior leader (general officer/flag officer/senior executive service level) use at a 4-Star military HQ
• 3 years’ experience working with USSOCOM, subordinate organizations, DOD, and knowledge of each military U.S. military service’s roles and missions

Current DoD Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI access required

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