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Senior International Relations Strategy SME

Tampa, FL • On-site

Lukos LLC.
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees

$80 - $100/hr

Other

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

Senior International Relations Strategy SME

Please note: This position is contingent upon the award of a contract. We will provide updates on the status of the contract and next steps during the hiring process.

Minimum Qualifications Summary Certification & Education
  • Master’s degree in international security studies
Experience Required
  • Recent experience (last 3 years) demonstrating successful development, coordination, & execution of strategic level engagements on a Commander’s Action Group at the Combatant Command/4-star level.
  • 1-year recent experience demonstrating successful development, coordination, & execution of strategic level engagements on a Commander’s Action Group or Political Advisor at the COCOM/TSOC level.
  • 3 years’ experience using analytic and communication skills to prepare staff and coordinate written products and briefings for senior leader (general officer/flag officer/senior executive service level) use.
  • 3 years’ recent experience in developing business and communication strategies intended to achieve strategic objectives.
  • Current DoW Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI access.
Job Objective

The purpose of this task is to provide support to the J3-I mission, accelerate collaboration and interoperability between international Special Operations partners to more effectively deter in competition, respond in crisis, and prevail in conflict.

Responsibilities
  • Research and prepare read-ahead packages (on average up to 4 per month), to include strategic objectives, key themes, and messages, talking points, biographies, previous conference read-outs and other supporting documents, in support of J3 Directorate, and the Command Group international Engagements as required
  • Draft and recommend an international engagement strategy for the Division, Directorate and Command Group (as required) to support and achieve the Command’s objectives
  • Provide international relations expertise and advice to the leadership with regards to bi-lateral and multi-lateral international engagements
  • Provide quality assurance as required, expertise and support to the drafting of international correspondence
  • Respond to RFIs from the Division, Directorate and Command Group leadership regarding International Key Leader Engagements
  • Maintain coordination with the J2, J3 and J5 Director’s Action Groups regarding situational awareness of command priorities and strategies for engagements
  • Maintain situational awareness and expertise regarding current U.S. policy and strategy for international relations
  • Perform close-out and escort duties as part of the Division’s Security Procedure.
Work Location

Tampa, FL

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.

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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Tampa, FL, US

Year founded

2008

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