Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a SOCOM Program Manager (PMP certified) to support the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). This is a remote opportunity with occasional travel to Tampa, FL and the Terrestris Headquarters in northern Virginia.
I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?
At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.
So, what will the SOCOM Program Manager at Terrestris do?
The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is a Unified Combatant Command of the Department of Defense (DoD). USSOCOM’s mission is to “Provide fully capable Special Operations Forces to defend the United States and its interests.” This also includes five command priorities: “Compete and Win for the Nation; Preserve and Grow Readiness; Innovate for Future Threats; Advance Partnerships; and Strengthen our Force and Family”. These priorities support USSOCOM’s ongoing efforts to ensure SOF are highly trained, properly equipped and deployed to the right places at the right times for the right missions. As the SOCOM Program Manager, you will prepare, develop, and assist the government in completing program management, research, studies and analysis documents, events and activities
What does a typical day look like for the SOCOM Program Manager?
You will provide support in:
• Strategic and Operational Planning including providing mission support and planning products required to address Special Operations capability gaps and unique problems, assisting with developing and presenting ideas, studies and solutions that support creative and alternative business methods and practices. • Irregular Warfare Support including providing staff studies, products, expertise and planning support in the areas of information operations and irregular warfare analysis. Expertise may be needed in the fields of Information Operations Military Deception (MILDEC) Planning, Intelligence Support to Information Operations (ISIO), and Operations Security (OPSEC). • Studies and Analyses including conducting studies and analyses of current, future, or required capabilities at USSOCOM. Typical tasks may include the conduct of studies and analyses of systems affecting the command and control of tactical units in combat. • Acquisition Program Management including providing Program Management expertise such as:
• Program management support and coordination. • Systems engineering. • Documentation preparation and coordination. • Demonstration and test planning and coordination. • Data collection and reporting. • Technology evaluation and documentation. • Proposal review, technical analysis and documentation. • Knowledge management. • Acquisition process improvement.
What qualifications do you look for?
You might be the Warfighter we’re looking for if you have:
• A Top Secret Clearance. • 10 years’ total experience in USSOCOM assigned organizations as military, Government civilian, or a contractor. • 5 years’ Program Management experience on a DoD Contract, ending not longer than 12 months ago. • A Master’s Degree in Program Management or any Business related field – OR – have graduated from a US Military War College that issues a Master’s Certificate and an additional 5 years’ (10 years’ total) experience in Program Management – OR – have a Bachelor’s Degree and an additional 5 years’ (total of 15 years’) experience in USSOCOM assigned organizations as military, Government civilian, or contractor. • A Project Management Professional (PMP) or DAWIA Level III PM certification – OR – an additional 5 years’ (total of 10 years’) Program Management experience on a DoD Contract.