Job Description:
Threat Tec is seeking a Maritime Operations Synchronizer to serve as the primary advisor and coordinator for maritime operations within the SOCSOUTH Area of Responsibility (AOR). The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in coordinating and synchronizing maritime activities to achieve strategic, operational, and tactical objectives in support of SOF and conventional forces.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary J35 maritime synchronizer and advisor to the J35 Maritime Planner, providing technical, managerial, and administrative direction for maritime current and future operations in the SOCSOUTH AO.
Liaise with maritime entities such as NAVSOUTH, USCG Pac Area, USCG Lant Area, MARFORSOUTH, Geographical Combatant Commands (GCCs), Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs), USSOUTHCOM (J3, J2, components, subordinate staffs), SOCSOUTH (J5, J3, J2), and the interagency.
Facilitate synchronization of maritime Operational Activities of Interest (OAIs) to achieve desired effects and contribute to the development and execution of strategic, operational, and tactical-level plans (CONOPs).
Manage joint and cross-component planning groups, video teleconferences (VTCs), and meetings, providing maritime-specific recommended courses of action to the J3 and SOCSOUTH Commander.
Advise and assist in all maritime operational aspects of Global Competition (GC), Counter Drug (CD), Counter Transnational Organized Crime (CTOC), Counter Terrorism (CT), Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD), Information Related Capabilities (IRCs), and Irregular Warfare (IW) in the USSOUTHCOM AOR.
Integrate as a maritime subject matter expert (SME) across all directorates to coordinate and synchronize GC maritime operations and OAIs, ensuring alignment with the commander's intent.
Contribute to the development of long-term maritime plans, implementing and finalizing SOF and conventional maritime support to future operations.
Maintain a high level of situational awareness for all maritime activities occurring within the SOCSOUTH Operational Division's spheres of influence.
Serve as the Division's liaison to other operations division directorates and SOCSOUTH staff for maritime operations in the USSOUTHCOM AOR.
Serve as the Division's liaison to other operations division directorates (i.e., regional desks, information operations, etc) and other SOCSOUTH staff for maritime operations in the USSOUTHCOM AOR.
Travel CONUS and OCONUS for maritime operations coordination; estimated 3-5 TDY trips annually, not to exceed 5 days each trip annually CONUS or within the USSOUTHCOM AOR. Will visit and/or accompany government personnel during TDY trips.
Qualifications
Must have served as a commissioned US Navy or US Coast Guard Officer with a minimum of 10 years of prior military experience.
Minimum of 2 years' experience in an operational or strategic level headquarters (O-6 or higher), demonstrating proficiency in maritime conventional and SOF forces' assignment, allocation, and apportionment processes.
Extensive knowledge and experience in coordinating and synchronizing maritime operations to achieve strategic objectives.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
