Amphibious Readiness Group​/Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Forces Liaison Element

Amphibious Readiness Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Forces Liaison Element (ARG/MEU-SOFLE) SME (J33)

The USSOCOM Amphibious Readiness Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Forces Liaison Element (ARG/MEU-SOFLE) SME assists the SOFLE to provide subject matter expertise for the ARG/MEUSOFLE Program. The SME will also support policy development, key leader engagements and decision development, planning meetings, and conflict resolution among the directorates, components and external service and functional components of the Navy and USMC. Includes tasks such as:

• Coordinate new member orientation in conjunction with the Force Management Directorate, providing recommendations to administrative conflicts.
• Coordinate visitor requests and conference support; managing contacts and distributing key media and planning materials.
• Draft policy and future operating concepts that meet evolving commanders intent.
• Draft supporting documentation in preparation for SOFLE Implementation Planning Team (IPTs).
• Attend planning groups, providing technical and / or regional advice / input and recommending future items for action.
• Draft SOFLE personnel sourcing messages and coordinating SOFLE team member administrative needs.
• Coordinate SOFLE training schedules with the Force Synchronization representatives of Headquarters United States Marine Corps (HQMC), Marine Corps Forces (MARFORS), Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEFs), Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs), and USSOCOM.
• Send and receive official messages (e.g., Automated Message Handling System, Logbook).
• Draft and present briefings referencing all duties and responsibilities regarding ARG/MEU-SOFLE.
• Maintain SOFLE-related information on the USSOCOM SOF Portal.
• Coordinate and communicate (via email, phone, VTC, conferences, workshops, etc.) with the appropriate agencies (e.g., Components, Services, Staff, COCOMs, Multi-National Partners) to ensure ARG/MEU-SOFLE requirements are met, and inputs are sent/received.
• Track the completion of all staff actions pertaining to ARG/MEU-SOFLE.

• Masters degree in relevant field (e.g., Management, Administration, Program Management, Operations Research, Economics, or Social Sciences)
• 15 years combined Joint, SOF, Interagency experience working joint military operations to include Marine Special Operations conducted in a joint, combined, and interagency environment.
• Successfully graduated from a Joint Professional Military Education course, Intermediate Development Course, or a Senior Professional Military Education Course
• 3 years experience working with USSOCOM, subordinate organizations, DOD, and knowledge of each military U.S. military services 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
• Current DoD Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI access required