Task Lead Lessons Learned, SOCOM J5

Summary:

The Task Lead Lessons Learned Specialist will support the USSOCOM J-59L Strategy Plans and Policy Lessons Learned (LL) Branch. The position provides the J-59L with a LL Network capable of supporting the execution of the USSOCOM Lessons Learned Program (LLP) through delivery of expert advice collection support analytical support and assistance in carrying out all responsibilities and actions required to support the USSOCOM mission and Commanders Lines of Operation as they apply to the LLP. This task supports the discovery knowledge development implementation and sharing of observations issues/insights lessons and best practices from operations training events experiments and other activities involving SOF assets.

Specific duties may include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the synchronization standardization and quality control of the CAARD processes throughout the Components TSOCS and forward deployed commands (i.e. collection plans development Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS) training etc.)
• Oversee analyze and evaluate on a quantitative or qualitative basis the effectiveness of Doctrine Organization Training Leadership and Education Materiel Personnel Facilities and Policy (DOTMLPF&P) for identified lessons.
• Oversee and coordinate all OCONUS pre-deployment requirements (i.e. TESA DOCPER etc.)
• Manage CONUS/OCONUS administrative requirements (i.e. travel clearances country bulletins reports etc.)
• Interact and coordinate with Components TSOCS and forward deployed commands Government personnel to ensure all CAARD processes are meeting mission requirements
• Oversee contractor support with the development synchronization and execution of the USSOCOM Lessons Learned Program Guide.
• Collect DOTMLPF&P metrics that are used for briefing senior leadership on the effectiveness of the contractor support.
• Design and develop products for world-wide dissemination to enhance special operations exercises engagements and operations.
• Consolidate monthly observation summaries formatted as Lessons Learned Bulletins highlighting unit component command TSOC and headquarters-level high priority items and trends due the 10th calendar day of the month. If the 10th calendar day falls on a weekend or a Federal holiday the documents are due the next government business day.
• Provide Commander-level briefings of findings and recommendations that have DOTLMPF&P implications on a monthly basis derived from the JLLIS inputs by Special Operations Forces.
• Develop and maintain an electronic resource to include key points of contact to be used for mission continuity that may be accessed by all stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years Program Management experience as a Task Lead on a DoD Contract as a contractor ending not longer than 12 months prior to proposal submission.
• Minimum of 1 year of Command experience as an O5
• 3 years staff experience at USSOCOM headquarters OR 5 years at a Component Command/TSOC
• Masters degree in Program Management Business National Defense Homeland Security or related field OR Graduate of a US Military War College that issues a Masters Certificate
• 1 years experience using classified collaborative communications systems for example Defense Connect On-line (DCO)

Clearance: Requires an active TOP SECRET clearance

Location: MacDill AFB FL

Travel: Travel is required to various CONUS and OCONUS non-hazardous and OCONUS hazardous locations in order to collect observations insights and lessons to accomplish the objectives of this task.