OPSEC and Force Protection Specialist — Program Lead
Hoke County, North Carolina, United States · On-site
Senior
Location: Fort Bragg, NC (onsite) Clearance: Active final TS/SCI (T5 investigation) required Position Summary Serve as the onsite OPSEC and Force Protection Subject Matter Expert supporting U.S. Army Special Operations C…
Skills: OPSEC Program Management, Force Protection, Contract Management, Policy Development, Training Delivery
OPSEC and Force Protection Specialist — Program Lead
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Full-time
professional certificate
Posted 2d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Serve as the onsite OPSEC and Force Protection Subject Matter Expert and Program Lead for USASOC. Responsibilities include managing contract deliverables, developing security policies, conducting training, and performing program assessments.
Requirements
Requires an active final TS/SCI clearance (T5) and recent experience in OPSEC and Force Protection program management for large military units. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office and willing to complete Army-approved OPSEC and Antiterrorism courses.
Full job description
Location: Fort Bragg, NC (onsite) Clearance: Active final TS/SCI (T5 investigation) required
Position Summary
Serve as the onsite OPSEC and Force Protection Subject Matter Expert supporting U.S. Army Special Operations Command, and as Program Lead for the contract. This position delivers day-to-day OPSEC and Force Protection program support to USASOC while serving as the contractor's single point of contact to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative.
Duties and Responsibilities
Program Lead
Serve as the contractor's single point of contact to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative on all contract matters
Track and submit contract deliverables, including the monthly progress and status report and trip reports
Maintain the Quality Control plan and submit updates as required
Coordinate contractor travel and support cost report and invoice submission
Coordinate coverage and staffing across all three performance sites with the Chief Operating Officer
Remain available during core business hours, Monday through Friday
Policy and Program Development
Assist the Government in interpreting OPSEC policies of DoD, USSOCOM, HQDA, and USASOC
Support the assigned unit in formulating concepts, drafting policies and guidance, and implementing the OPSEC Program
Ensure integration of OPSEC with associated disciplines
Provide input on the OPSEC impact of emerging concepts and technologies
Conduct special OPSEC studies and research to identify emerging technology in OPSEC equipment and training
Training
Conduct and assist with pre-deployment, initial, and annual OPSEC training
Draft and implement pre-deployment, initial, and annual OPSEC training for units and individuals
Coordinate specialized OPSEC training as required
Maintain OPSEC training records for units and individuals
Coordination and Support
Coordinate the assigned unit's OPSEC Working Group
Support subordinate units with their OPSEC programs, training, and planning assistance as requested
Attend OPSEC-related committees, panels, and external forums to capture recent developments for Government implementation decisions; contract employees are clearly identified as contractors while in attendance
Participate in OPSEC-related assistance when an installation Crisis Action Team is established, upon request
Respond to requests for OPSEC program data and information from the USASOC OPSEC Program Manager
Assessments and Inspections
Schedule, coordinate, and arrange surveys and assessments at CONUS and OCONUS facilities and activities
Conduct OPSEC program assessments at least once every three years, or as required
Conduct Staff Assistance Visits and Organized Command Inspections as requested and directed
Force Protection (Secondary)
Provide secondary support to the unit's Force Protection Program, which may include Antiterrorism (AT), Physical Security (PHYSEC), Mission Assurance (MA), Insider Threat (InT), and Emergency Management (EM), under the direction of the unit's Force Protection entity
Information Management and Reporting
Research relevant OPSEC sites on NIPRNet and SIPRNet
Incorporate information and sites into the OPSEC portal and ensure timely updating of OPSEC web page data
Submit a monthly progress and status report detailing summary-level information on near-term tasks and issues requiring COTR or Program Manager attention
Required Qualifications
Active final TS/SCI clearance based on a T5 investigation
Recent experience conducting OPSEC and Force Protection program management and training
Within the last five years, served as a Government OPSEC Officer or point of contact, or as a contractor OPSEC Coordinator working closely with an OPSEC Program Manager, supporting a Group, Regiment, Brigade-sized or larger unit
Experience serving as a secondary point of contact for multiple components of a unit's Force Protection Program, which may include AT, PHYSEC, MA, InT, and EM
Completion of, or willingness to complete, the Department of the Army-approved OPSEC Level II Program Manager course
Completion within the last three years of, or willingness to complete, the Department of the Army-approved Antiterrorism Basic Officer course
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, and website or portal management as an operator
Strong oral and written communication skills, including email, written memoranda, telephone, and face-to-face interaction
Highly Desired
Special Operations Forces (SOF) background and working knowledge of SOF operations, such as assignments in special operations tactical units (Company, Battalion, Group, Regiment), SOF assignments in a General Staff G-3 Operations Directorate, or J-3 Operations Directorate assignments at USSOCOM or Joint Special Operations Task Force level
Prior experience as a contract lead or program point of contact
Additional Requirements
Position is onsite at Fort Bragg, NC; all work is performed on Government-furnished systems at Government facilities
Occasional CONUS travel required for assessments, Staff Assistance Visits, meetings, and training
Work may involve regular exposure to moderate discomfort when inspecting or assessing facilities; Government-provided protective equipment may be required
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