Special Operations Forces / Conventional Forces / Naval Integration JNTC LNO

Company Description

Green Cell Consulting  (GCC), LLC  is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2014. We provide unique and specialized training and education services, including curriculum development, classroom instruction, and exercise support services to the Department of Defense through direct contracting and subcontracting opportunities. GCC emphasizes employing professionals with the appropriate military background and credentials. The professional staff at GCC consists almost entirely of former military trainers and advisors who are retired or currently serving in the reserves. This unique mix of military careers blended with corporate leadership has contributed to GCC’s continued growth. 

Job Description

GCC is seeking qualified candidates to provide SOF/CF and Naval integration to enhance the ability of the USMC CF to transition from counterinsurgency to a broader focus on operational capabilities. The MAGTFTC SOF/CE/Naval Integrator will coordinate USSOCOM J7 expertise on TECOM’s training mission, capabilities, programs, and resources for the employment/integration of SOF with USMC and other Service CF. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise designated USMC JNTC site on SOF employment (TTP), lessons learned, SOF organizations, SOF policy and doctrine, and SOF’s core missions (Foreign Internal Defense, Counter Terrorism, Unconventional Warfare) in support of Irregular Warfare employment capabilities. Advise designated USMC JNTC site on SOF employment (TTPs), lessons learned, SOF organizations, SOF policy and doctrine, and SOF’s core missions (Foreign Internal Defense, Counter Terrorism, Unconventional Warfare) in support of Irregular Warfare employment capabilities.
• Advise the designated USMC JNTC site on the SOF’s capabilities and involvement in Counterinsurgency operations and Stabilization, Security, Transition, and Reconstruction operations and the appropriate level of SOF employment within the USMC pre-deployment training programs and service-level exercises.
• Provide SOF expertise and assistance to designated USMC JNTC site for SOF integration exercise design, development, and planning while reviewing and analyzing exercise concepts and plans for the suitability, feasibility, acceptability, technical accuracy, adequacy, and integration of SOF into USMC CF exercises/events.
• Provide relevant and current feedback to exercised unit commanders on SOF/CF integration procedures.
• Coordinate potential USMC CF/SOF training opportunities for involvement within USMC JNTC accredited sites and attend JELC events to assist in the planning of training exercises by offering suggestions to the Government regarding the employment of SOF.
• Serve as SOF SME/SOF unit LNO to USMC units conducting pre-deployment training at designated USMC JNTC site, coordinate and portray the activities of higher, lower, and adjacent SOF units during designated exercises while advising TECOM (TECD) and designated USMC JNTC site modeling and simulations centers on SOF organizations, capabilities, limitations, and employment (TTPs).
• Coordinate with designated USMC JNTC site for exercise concepts and plans prior to serving as the SOF SME/LNO to exercise USMC, other-Services and multi-national partner units.
• Provide Naval integration capability, complementing each of the SOF/CF integration capabilities at MAGTFTC (responsive to the Expeditionary Warfare Training Groups) in order to incorporate emerging Naval integration capabilities supporting joint maritime campaigning by expanding concepts such as distributed maritime operations, expeditionary advance base operations, littoral operations in contested environments. 
• Capability to build relationships, communicate, and coordinate SOF/CF and Naval integration activities that complement service-level training events. 
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described. 

Qualifications

Education

• BA/BS degree required.  Masters Degree preferred.
• Attended Professional Military Education appropriate to rank at the time of separation or retirement from the uniformed service.

Experience

• The ideal candidate will be a former Field Grade Officer or Senior SNCO with experience working with Marines and Special Operations Forces.
• Experience as an Exercise Designer desired.
• Experience building training scenarios and supporting documents and requirements to drive identified training objectives

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess a thorough and comprehensive understanding of Joint SOF operations (air, ground, and maritime) at the tactical and operational levels.  
• Understanding of TECOM training and education initiatives, policies, and procedures.
• Familiarity with current trends and doctrine used by SOF and the Marine Corps.
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Able to design and write clear communications and present training programs.
• Proficient in computer applications such as Windows and MS Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

• Ability to obtain or have a security clearance.
• Required to sit for extended periods of time and maintain focus. 
• Be able to lift 15 pounds.
• Travel in the local area during the workday (including using a personal vehicle).
• Anticipated Date of Availability: ASAP
• Skillbridge Internships will be considered
• Required to perform work in connection with a covered contract and, therefore, must comply with Safer Federal Workforce standards

Green Cell is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All hiring decisions are based on nondiscriminatory factors without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran or any other class protected by law. In addition, Green Cell engages in affirmative action efforts, where appropriate, to employ, train, and promote qualified minorities, women, the disabled, disabled veterans, newly separated veterans, or other protected veterans. This organization participates in E-Verify. If you require assistance applying for any currently open online position, please contact a Green Cell representative.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.