Global Force Management Support

Global Force Management (GFM) Support Specialists

Job Location: Homestead ARB, FL


Duties/Responsibilities:


This position will perform a variety of deployment management duties serving as SOCSOUTH
primary Global Force Management (GFM) Subject Matter Expert (SME) with responsibility for
execution of the USSOUTHCOM and USSOCOM GFM process. This includes (but is not limited
to) providing the expertise and/or guidance necessary to formulate SOF deployment plans
(rotational and emergent), and specifications on all issues related to the deployment processes,
practices, and policy interpretations.

• Prioritize GFM workload to ensure allocation of forces/capabilities necessary to execute
Commander SOCSOUTH missions and timely alignment of forces against future force
requirements. The contractor will coordinate and provide recommendations on force
allocation of USSOF under appropriate authorities to meet operational and strategic
objectives.
• Develop force requests, staffing of that force request, working with force providers, and
following those requirements through execution. The Contractor is required to maintain staff
situational awareness to ensure senior leaders are adequately informed throughout each
step in this process.
• Provide support in the validation and sourcing of USSOF allocation actions, implementation
guidance and contingency sourcing in order to meet USSOF requirements through the
GFM process. The contractor will also review and coordinate, within Department of
Defense (DoD), GFM contingency planning in response to Geographic Combatant
Commanders' (GCC) identified requirements.
• Coordinate with USSOUTHCOM, USSOCOM, and Subordinate Elements to identify,
develop, and prepare force rotational and emergent requirement actions to execute
USSOUTHCOM Theater Security Cooperation Engagements, all Building Partner Capacity
(BPC), Counter Drug (CD), Counter Terrorism (CT), Counter Transnational Organized
Crime (CTOC), Sensitive Activities (SA), Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET),
Psychological Operations (PSYOP), Civil Affairs (CA), Medical Readiness Training
Exercise (MEDRETE), Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE), Counter Threat Network,
Intelligence Signal Reconnaissance (ISR) Support, General Purpose Forces conventional
support, and other contingency SOF deployments in the AOR
• Develop and maintain GFM guidance and sourcing data that is critical to enabling force
management activities within the USSOUTHCOM AOR. The contractor will facilitate
operational and tactical requirements in support of U.S. Interagency (IA), Law Enforcement
(LE) and partner nation (PN) forces.
• Record historical SOF deployment data and maintain technical proficiency to assure
continuity and critical support to the command is provided, despite fluctuating workloads
and/or any peaks and valleys in the number of requirements handled.
,• Perform duties as a SME on Terms of Reference (TOR), which includes but is not limited to
TOR Concurrence (TORCON) processes, Human Rights Vetting (HRV) processes, bi-
lateral Memorandum of Agreements (MOA), and coordination with the Force Providers and
regional Country Teams.
• Coordinate and submit the SOCSOUTH Monthly Notifications and Request to be forwarded
to the Joint Chiefs of Staff for DEPORD acknowledgement.
• Coordinate and participate in events with USSOCOM and SOCSOUTH staff members in all
matters regarding the Global Special Operations Synchronization (GSOS) process.
Contractor shall serve as the primary liaison with USSOUTHCOM, USSOCOM, component
and Force Providers (USASOC, AFSOC, MARSOC, and NSWWARCOM) on all GFM,
CTN, and GSOS matters as they relate to rotational and emergent force requirements. The
contractor articulates force requirements and answers request for information to facilitate
sourcing recommendations.
• Support coordination, planning, and execution of the SOCSOUTH/USSOUTHCOM annual
SOF Deployment Conference. This includes (but not limited to) monitoring the message
traffic before and after the conference. Contractor will be required to chair and attend
conferences, meetings, and conduct briefings for high level civilian and military
representatives, to build and maintain a network of appropriate contacts in order to
accomplish all GMF-related duties.
• Possess knowledge on current and validated CONOPs, CONPLANS, OPLANs, EXORDs,
and statutory authorities directly relevant to the AOR.
• Coordinate planning, organization, and training of SOCSOUTH Operations personnel with a
need to know in all aspects of the deployment process. The contractor will constantly
evaluate current efforts and trends to provide meaningful information and recommendations
to superiors. The contractor shall serve as mentor and provide mission update briefs to all
Special Operations Forces Liaison Elements (SOFLE), Special Operations Liaison Officers
(SOLO), and forward deployed Advanced Operating Base (AOB) command teams rotating
in the USSOUTHCOM AOR.
• Become intimately familiar with U.S. Foreign Clearance Guides and the process of writing
and processing Diplomatic agreements between U.S. and Partner Nation (PN)
Governments. The Contractor shall ensure Diplomatic Notes (DIPNOTES) are written,
submitted, and approved in accordance with USSOUTHCOM and U.S. Department of State
directives, and each Partner Nation’s required standards and deadlines.
• Acquired knowledge of Status of Forces (SOFA) Waivers processes. Contractor will liaise
with the blue network and is responsible for writing, editing, and tracking long-term SOFA
submissions. Contractor will maintain and update USSOUTHCOM SOFAs, Defense
Cooperation Agreement (DCAs), and Exchanges of DIPNOTE waivers for the Regional
Fusion Divisions. The contractor will monitor the necessity of status protection requests and
submit those requests accordingly to USSOUTHCOM.
• Be skilled in operational procedures to plan, organize, and train branch personnel in all
aspects of deployment research and studies to provide meaningful information and
recommendations to superiors. The Contractor informs the supervisor of potentially
controversial findings, issues, or problems with widespread impact.
• Coordinate with force providers and higher HQs (USSOCOM and USSOUTHCOM) to
ensure timely submission of requests for forces or support (RFF/RFS) for emerging and
persistent requirements while enforcing GFM timeline.
• Provide advice to SOCSOUTH staff relative to Special Operations plans and capabilities as
directed by the J3.
• Review all SOF BPC missions within the USSOUTHCOM AOR prior to execution. Provide
recommendations on force allocation of SOF under appropriate authorities to meet
operation and strategic objectives.
, • Possess knowledge of SOF/Conventional Active, Reserve, and National Guard units to
include their organization, mission, and capabilities, and comprehensive knowledge of the
DoD, JCS, and Services organizational structures and command relations to accurately
report deployments to the various echelons of command.
• Identify and assess operational risk as well as develop mitigation recommendations to
address current force supply and capability demands and potential future force
requirements.
• Maintain access to requisite systems of records, to include but not limited to Command-
and-Control Information Environment (C2IE), Joint Capabilities Requirements Manager
(JCRM), Logbook, Automated Message Handling System, SOCOM Information Enterprise
(SIE) systems, and SOUTHCOM's Theater Engagement Dashboard (TED).



Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years prior military experience.
• 3 years GFM experience (and/or unit deployment manager equivalent experience)
depicting a firm understanding of the assignment, allocation, and apportionment processes;
and the functionality of the tools, guidance and procedures that support the National
Defense Strategy
• Must possess a current SECRET security clearance and must be able to obtain a TS/SCI
clearance within 120 days of hire.




Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this employment classification. They are not to be construed
as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time
to time, as needed.


Equal Opportunity Employer:
K2 Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age,
gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information,
sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.