Theatre Special Operations Command LLS (TSOC-LLS) Lessons Learned, SOCOM J7

Job Description:

Summary:

The TSOC - Lessons Learned Specialist will support the

USSOCOM J-7

Joint Special Operations Forces (SOF) Development and Design directorate with a Lessons Learned Program (LLP). The

J79-LL, SOF

Lessons Learned (LL) Program is responsible for the SOF Lesson Learned Program (SOFLLP). The SOFLLP applies lessons learned to the full range of joint operations to develop policy and for gathering, developing, and disseminating joint lessons learned across the DoD. The purpose of this task is to support

CDR USSOCOM

with critical information for SOF Force Development and Force Design and related HQ Lines of Operation. Each of these LLP's will execute their duties through collection, data management, analytics, and dissemination of essential insights to support the mission. These duties include the discovery, knowledge development, implementation, and sharing of observations, issues/insights, lessons, and best practices from operations, activities and investments (OAI). Specific duties may include, but are not limited to: Coordinate with Geographical Combatant Command (GCC) to synchronize LL activities in support of GCC areas of operation. Oversee TSOC LL processes employing knowledge of TSOCs' current and historical staff roles, areas of responsibility and subordinate organizations. Incorporate TSOC senior-level guidance into the LL planning and execution of engagements and exercises to resolve issues based on newly collected observations, insights and lessons learned. Manage TSOC Lessons Learned analytical studies involving programs or policies across the military Services and government agencies leading to major adjustments to doctrine, policy, training, equipping, and organizing. Regularly meet with TSOC military leadership to provide recommendations on focus area studies, command synchronization efforts and quarterly feedback. Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to develop standards for new or existing requirements that may alter training or operational missions and programs. Manage all

CONUS/OCONUS

administrative requirements to support travel, clearances, country bulletins, reports, etc. Compile Before Action Reports, After Action Reports, Executive Summaries, Post Activity Bulletins and Requests for Information. Documentation shall be complete, include substantiated findings with recommendations, be distribution ready and consistent with a high level of quality control. The documentation shall also be audience-specific and captured at the appropriate security level. Conduct country analyses highlighting observations, insights, and lessons from previous engagements in support of the Joint Combined Exchange Training program. At a minimum, analyses shall highlight logistical considerations for deployment and employment recommendations, including program of instruction considerations where appropriate. Frequency will be derived from JCET deployment schedule with analysis being completed 90 days before scheduled deployment. Develop and maintain an electronic continuity resource that may be accessed by all stakeholders. To include key resources and points of contact. Travel to select locations on military aircraft, vessels, and vehicles, to conduct specified LL collection efforts, to ensure that real-time lessons are collected in both hostile and non-hostile areas of operations.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

BA/BS Humanities, Science, Business, Mathematics - OR - Prior service E8, CW3, or O4 can be substituted for education requirements 7 years of prior service experience, including 2 years of experience working with a Component staff as a staff officer/NCO supporting the

DOTMLPF-P, SOFCIDS

process 1 years' experience using unclassified and classified collaborative communications systems, such as MS TEAMS, ZOOM, or similar virtual meeting platforms Graduate from Component specific SOF qualified course or additional service requirement for the supported unit.

Clearance:

Requires an active

TOP SECRET

clearance

Location:

Camp Smith, HI 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.