Iron EagleX is a veteran owned defense contracting company based in Tampa, FL.

It is our mission to provide solutions to the most challenging technical problems facing the Department of Defense while simultaneously making a positive impact on our employees and community.

These positions are contingent upon the award of a SOCOM contract. Work is expected to begin around May 2024.

Job Description:

The Directorate of Operations (J3) provides fully capable Special Operations Forces (SOF) to defend the U.S. and its interests and synchronizes planning of global operations against terrorist networks. The J3 also provides the management of SOF, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) SOF, and Interagency (IA) partners designated to support Overseas Contingency Operations with operational planning to support indirect lines of operation with the most operationally relevant and accessible information. The purpose of this program is to provide support to the overall J3 mission objectives and directly contribute to the daily operational management of the SOF Enterprise composed of Headquarters USSOCOM staff, USSOCOM Service Components, Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), Special Operations Joint Task Forces (SOJTF), and relevant interagency (IA) and coalition partners.

List of positions:

OPSEC SME: (Tampa, FL)

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.

J3-International Senior Operation Gallant Phoenix Support SME: (Tampa, FL)

• 5 years of work experience directly related to Strategic communications with 20 years' prior military experience.
• 3 years' experience with strategic communications plans and processes; shall be well versed in all branches of the U.S. military and have a working knowledge of the joint service environment and of strategic communications concepts and USSOCOM core competencies.
• 5 years' experience as a staff officer within HQ USSOCOM, a Service headquarters, or a combatant command headquarters (4-Star military HQ)
• 5 years' experience using communication skills, both written and oral, to include preparation of written products for senior leader (general officer/flag officer/senior executive service level) use and the ability to communicate at all levels.
• 3 years' experience working with USSOCOM, subordinate organizations, DOD, and knowledge of each military U.S. military service's roles and missions.

J35 Future Operations Support SME: (Tampa, FL)

• 12 years combined Joint, SOF, Interagency, and regional experience working military operations to include special operations conducted in a joint, combined, and interagency environment.
• 3 years' experience in strategic-level planning (e.g., operational design, military decision-making process, contingency plan development, etc.)
• Completed, one Joint Staff, combatant command, or multi-national staff tour.
• Graduate of a Joint Professional Military Education course, Intermediate Development Course, or a Senior Professional Military Education Course
• 5 years' experience using communication skills, both written and oral, to include preparation of written products for senior leader (general officer/flag officer/senior executive service level) use and the ability to communicate at all levels in a highly professional manner.

J35 Senior Future Operations Support SME: (Tampa, FL)

• 15 years combined Joint, SOF, Interagency, and regional experience working military operations to include special operations conducted in a joint, combined, and interagency environment.
• 5 years' experience leading Joint Planning Group (JPG) discussions.
• 5 years' experience in strategic-level planning (e.g., operational design, military decision-making process, contingency plan development, etc.)
• Completed, one Joint Staff, combatant command, or multi-national staff tour.
• 10 years' experience using communication skills, both written and oral, to include preparation of written products for senior leader (general officer/flag officer/senior executive service level) use and the ability to communicate at all levels in a highly professional manner.

ISR Operations (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) SME: (Tampa, FL)

• 12 years combined Joint, SOF, Interagency, and regional experience working military operations to include special operations conducted in a joint, combined, and interagency environment.
• Knowledge of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations policies, Special Operations and conventional force command relationships and associated political environment.
• Completed, one Joint Staff, combatant command, or multi-national staff tour.
• 5 years' experience using communication skills, both written and oral, to include preparation of written products for senior leader (general officer/flag officer/senior executive service level) use and the ability to communicate at all levels.
• 3 years' experience working with USSOCOM, subordinate organizations, DOD, and knowledge of each military U.S. military service's roles and missions.

Amphibious Readiness Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Forces Liaison Element (ARG/MEU-SOFLE) SME: (Tampa, FL)

• 15 years combined Joint, SOF, Interagency experience working joint military operations to include Marine Special Operations conducted in a joint, combined, and interagency environment.
• 3 years' experience working with USSOCOM, subordinate organizations, DOD, and knowledge of each military U.S. military service's roles and missions5 years' experience in strategic-level planning (e.g., operational design, military decision-making process, contingency plan development, etc.)
• 5 years' experience using communication skills, both written and oral, to include preparation of written products for senior leader (general officer/flag officer/senior executive service level) use and the ability to communicate at all levels in a highly professional manner.
• 5 years' experience in the management of databases, web pages, and web portals
• 5 years' experience in the use of VTC and communications equipment

Sensitive Support Operations SME: (Tampa, FL)

• 10 years combined Joint, SOF, Interagency, and regional experience working military operations to include special operations conducted in a joint, combined, and interagency environment.
• Knowledge of the Regional (PACOM, EUCOM, Western Hemisphere (WHEM), CENTCOM, AFRICOM) Theater Special Operations Command's areas of responsibility, policies, Special Operations, and conventional force command relationships and associated political environment.
• 5 years' experience using communication skills, both written and oral, to include preparation of written products for senior leader (general officer/flag officer/senior executive service level) use and the ability to communicate at all levels.
• 3 years' experience working with USSOCOM, subordinate organizations, DOD, and knowledge of each military U.S. military service's roles and missions.

127e / 1202 Operations Support SME: (Tampa, FL)

• 15 years combined Joint, SOF, Interagency, and regional experience working military operations to include special operations conducted in a joint, combined, and interagency environment.
• 5 years' experience working Section 127e Authorities.
• 10 years' experience in the Military Decision-Making Process, deliberate and crisis planning, and the Joint Operational Plans and Execution System procedures.
• 5 years' experience leading integrated process teams, joint planning groups, or battle staff at the operational and strategic levels.
• 5 years' experience working Concepts of Operation and Expense Authorization Documents
• Completed, one Joint Staff, combatant command, or multi-national staff tour.
• 10 years' experience using communication skills, both written and oral, to include preparation of written products for senior leader (general officer/flag officer/senior executive service level) use and the ability to communicate at all levels.
• 5 years' experience working with USSOCOM, subordinate organizations, DOD, and knowledge of each military U.S. military service's roles and missions.

Aviation Foreign Internal Defense (AvFID) Support SME: (Tampa, FL)

• 10 years' experience in SOF Aviation in AFSOC, USASOC, and/or USSOCOM
• 12 years combined Joint, SOF, Interagency, and regional experience working military operations to include special operations conducted in a joint, combined, and interagency environment.
• Joint, SOF, Interagency, and regional experience (15 years combined)
• Institute for Security Cooperation's Studies (ISCS) Security Cooperation Course Qualified
• Completed, one Joint Staff, combatant command, or multi-national staff tour.
• 5 years' experience using communication skills, both written and oral, to include preparation of written products for senior leader (general officer/flag officer/senior executive service level) use and the ability to communicate at all levels in a highly professional manner.

Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) SME: (Tampa, FL)

• 12 years combined Joint, SOF, Interagency, and regional experience working military operations to include special operations conducted in a joint, combined, and interagency environment.
• 5 years' experience as a SOF Operator, to include participating in a JCET event w/ a Component or TSOC
• 3 years' experience in strategic-level planning (e.g., operational design, military decision-making process, contingency plan development, etc.)
• Broad knowledge of SOF organization, missions, equipment, doctrine, and employment to provide critical data for decisions, and articulate basis for recommendations.
• Experience or familiarity with current CJCS, USSOCOM, and associated Components policies and procedures with the JCET program.
• Completed one Joint Staff, combatant command, or multi-national staff tour.
• 5 years' experience using communication skills, both written and oral, to include preparation of written products for senior leader (general officer / flag officer / senior executive service level) use and the ability to communicate at all levels in a highly professional manner.

Regional/Interagency Support SME: MacDill AFB (Tampa, FL) PACOM (Honolulu, HI), EUCOM (Stuttgart, Germany), CENTCOM (Tampa, FL), AFRICOM (Stuttgart, Germany), and WHEM.

• 12 years combined Joint, SOF, Interagency, and regional experience working military operations to include special operations conducted in a joint, combined, and interagency environment.
• Knowledge of the Regional (PACOM, EUCOM, Western Hemisphere (WHEM), CENTCOM, AFRICOM) Theater Special Operations Command's areas of responsibility, policies, Special Operations, and conventional force command relationships and associated political environment.
• Completed, one Joint Staff, combatant command, or multi-national staff tour.
• 5 years' experience using communication skills, both written and oral, to include preparation of written products for senior leader (general officer/flag officer/senior executive service level) use and the ability to communicate at all levels.
• 3 years' experience working with USSOCOM, subordinate organizations, DOD, and knowledge of each military U.S. military service's roles and missions.

Senior Regional/Interagency Support SME (Task Lead): (Tampa, FL)

• 20 years combined Joint, SOF, Interagency, and regional experience working military operations to include special operations conducted in a joint, combined, and interagency environment.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience on executive-level DoD staff with interagency experience preferred.
• 10 years' experience in the Military Decision-Making Process, deliberate and crisis planning, and the Joint Staff deployment procedures.
• Completed one Joint Staff, combatant command, or multi-national staff tour.
• 10 years' experience using communication skills, both written and oral, to include preparation of written products for senior leader (general officer/flag officer/senior executive service level)
• 5 years' experience working with USSOCOM, subordinate organizations, DOD, and knowledge of each U.S. military service's roles and missions.

Security Clearance:

• Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a SCI is required.

Benefits:

• National health, vision, and dental plans
• 20 days of PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short and long term disability plans
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Relocation opportunities

Iron EagleX is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.