USSOCOM J3-I Operations and Plans Support SME in Tampa, Florida at The Ascendancy Group LTD

The Ascendancy Group’s Mission

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*

Overview

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.

This support role provides targeted expertise to assist J3-I with international operations and planning during peak activity periods, including major events like SOF Week. The position enhances planning capacity, accelerates coordination with partner nations and internal stakeholders, and ensures operational requirements are met during high-demand cycles.

Security Requirement:

· Active Secret clearance

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Provide planning expertise in support of planning and coordinating international engagement events, seminars, and conferences.

· Provide support to the management of operations section/center procedures to include but not limited to battle tracking, battle rhythm events and management.

· Assist in the development and preparation of briefings, presentation, after action reports, lessons learned and readouts of events.

· Assist in the coordination, planning and execution of international bilateral and multilateral engagements.

Position Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree.

· 2 years’ experience working at a TSOC or higher-level command.

· 2 years’ experience planning and/or managing military operations.

· 1 year experience in a multinational environment. Experience can be military, academic, business, non-governmental organization, or with another agency of the US Government.

The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust.

We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of War or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security.

If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW for consideration!