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Southern Command Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Management Analyst

Miami, FL · On-site

$95K/yr

... Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), Joint Task Forces, U.S. Military Groups (USMILGPs), Inter-American Defense College, and service component support elements.Qualifications: Who May Apply: Only ...

PROGRAM ANALYST (AM&E)

Miami, FL · On-site +1

$113K - $147K/yr

Join us at the United States Southern Command. We provide direct support to a four-star unified Combatant Commander, but compact enough that our staff works with senior leadership representatives of ...

Management Analyst

Miami, FL · On-site +1

$95K - $123K/yr

... Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), Joint Task Forces, U.S. Military Groups (USMILGPs), Inter-American Defense College, and service component support elements. Learn more about this agency Duties Help

STINGRAI ISSM - 29418

Tampa, FL · On-site

$91K - $145K/yr

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Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), and its mission partners stay ahead of evolving threats by delivering the intelligence, technology, and operational expertise needed to protect U.S. interests across the ...

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How much do southern command jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for southern command in Florida is $54,873.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27,880.00 and $68,507.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Southern Command?

A Southern Command job typically refers to a position within a military or defense organization responsible for overseeing operations in the southern region of a country. These roles can include strategic planning, intelligence gathering, logistics, and personnel management. Jobs in Southern Command may be available in various branches of the armed forces or governmental defense agencies. Specific duties and requirements vary based on the position and the country’s military structure.

What does a Southern Command do?

Southern Command positions typically involve overseeing military operations, coordinating with interagency and international partners, and developing strategic plans for the assigned region. Daily activities may include analyzing intelligence reports, briefing senior officials, managing operational resources, and ensuring readiness of units under command. The role often requires travel, both within the command’s area of responsibility and to headquarters or partner locations. Collaboration with various military branches, government agencies, and foreign counterparts is a key part of the job. These responsibilities make for a dynamic environment where strong leadership, adaptability, and communication skills are essential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Southern Command position?

Excelling in a Southern Command role requires strong leadership, strategic planning abilities, and a background in military or defense operations, often with formal military education and significant command experience. Familiarity with secure communications systems, military logistics software, and relevant certification such as Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) is highly valued. Outstanding interpersonal, decision-making, and crisis management skills set top candidates apart in coordinating large teams and complex missions. These skills are vital to ensuring effective command, mission accomplishment, and the safety and coordination of personnel and resources across large operational areas.

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What cities in Florida are hiring for Southern Command jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Southern Command job openings:

Infographic showing various Southern Command job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,873 per year, or $26.4 per hour.

$95K/yr

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Posted 4 days ago


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Job description

About the Position: Performs manpower management using analytical, statistical and management engineering techniques in the performance of Management Engineering Services, including analysis of organizations, manpower utilization and development of manpower guides for Headquarters, US Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), Joint Task Forces, U.S. Military Groups (USMILGPs), Inter-American Defense College, and service component support elements.Qualifications:

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
  • Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
  • People with Disabilities, Schedule A
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Reinstatement
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998


In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which experience includes performing comprehensive manpower management by applying analytical, statistical, and management engineering techniques to analyze organizations, study manpower utilization, and develop manpower guides; conducting on-site manning and organizational studies, which include work measurement, time and motion studies, and operational audits in accordance with the Joint Manpower Program (JMP). Experience in directing study teams, analyzing work processes, and advising senior leaders, up to the Combatant Commander, on optimal organizational structure and manpower allocation. Experience maintaining, and staffing the Joint Manpower Program, which demands continuous coordination with high-level personnel at the Joint Staff, military departments, and other defense agencies to adjust manpower requirements in response to unforeseen changes in mission, budget, and technology; and managing the Fourth-Estate Manpower Tracking System (FMTS), coordinating improvements, processing change requests for the Joint Staff, and performing quality control to maintain the command's official joint manpower database.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Accountability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Flexibility
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).Education:Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Employment Type: OTHER

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