1794 - Liaison Officer - U.S. Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT)

Employment: Full-time Experience: Mid-Senior level Education: Bachelor's Degree Sigma Defense is seeking a Liaison Officer, U.S. Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) Forward (FWD) and Technical Integration Requirements Specialist (TIRS). This position is in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War (OASW) for (SO/LIC) SSO. The ASW(SO/LIC) serves as the principal civilian advisor and Assistant to the Secretary of War and has statutory responsibility for overseeing Special Operations-peculiar administrative matters pertaining to the readiness and organization of Special Operations Forces (SOF), resources, equipment, and civilian personnel. Travel frequency is up to 25%, with travel between Israel, Washington, D.C., and other locations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (including forward operating areas, partner areas, and other OCONUS/CONUS locations). The position deploys with and accompanies supported SOF units in hostile, denied and austere environments for prolonged periods. This position includes independent travel and work without supervision for extended periods as well as the requirement to carry a 35-pound load without assistance for long periods of time. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Requirements 10+ years of prior service in Special Operations (E7+ or O3+ equivalent preferred). Strong foundation in military and combatant command operations, chain of command relationships, and international partner cooperation, with specific experience in the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility, the IDF, or comparable partner-nation environments. Experience in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility, with the IDF, or in comparable Partner-Nation engagement environments. Deep technical understanding of SOF formations, systems, networks, and mission profiles, combined with demonstrated knowledge of capability development cycles and rapid acquisition pathways. Proven experience supporting technical operations and integrating technical capabilities within forward operational elements across USSOCOM, SOCCENT, TSOCs, or Combatant Command Component Headquarters. Hands-on experience with technical information collection equipment supporting the War on Terrorism and current SOCCENT/CENTCOM objectives, including a demonstrated ability to provide embedded or accompanied support to SOF units in hostile environments. Demonstrated track record of delivering technical training, integration, and evaluation support directly to partner-nation forces. Ability to live and work in Israel, working proficiency in Hebrew, and regional expertise and cultural competence. Proficient in Microsoft Office/Windows and highly skilled in tactical mapping and command-and-control (C2) software, including Osprey, Google Earth, and C2PC. Must be a U.S. citizen. Candidate Differentiators: Prior military service in a Special Operations Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). Proven experience navigating defense innovation ecosystems to evaluate, track, and operationally employ emerging dual-use technologies (UAS/C-UAS, AI, edge computing, EW, and advanced weapon platforms). Experienced Range Safety Officer (RSO) with a track record of planning, coordinating, and executing complex RDT&E events, training, integration, and validation testing. Trusted to manage Special Access Program/Special Access Required (SAP/SAR) level technical data while ensuring compliance with foreign disclosure, ITAR/EAR, and security cooperation processes. Hands-on technical skills in additive/subtractive manufacturing (3D printing), CNC software, metalwork, and fiberglass fabrication to support tactical modifications. Project Management Professional or other similar certification. Personnel Clearance Level: Candidate must possess an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI. Clearance will not be sponsored. Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Political Science, International Relations, or related field of study. Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive): Serve on SSO's CD&I-GSP Team, in direct support of the SSO CENTCOM Strategic Partnership Officer (SPO) administering high-impact Bilateral Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts under a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Government of Israel. Serve as dedicated forward support to accelerate the capture of partner experience and expertise to improve U.S. strategy, policy, and force design, capability gaps, coordination of RDT&E cooperation, delivery and integration of Bilaterally developed solutions, along with SSO-enabled, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), government off-the-shelf (GOTS), and other emerging / equipping technologies that close U.S. SOCCENT, and other Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) capability gaps. Facilitate strategic, operational, and technical assessments; Capturing feedback, demand signals, draft requirements, and support the Transition, Transfer, or Termination (T3) of evaluated capabilities to operational use. Combine operational knowledge, professional networks, technical awareness, and strong coordination skills to assist linking US operational end users with appropriate government, industry, and partner-nation stakeholders. Serve as direct report to SSO Leadership under the supervision of the GSP Director, through the CENTCOM SPO – with duties assigned supporting SOCCENT, or its successor, and work closely with forward elements of SOCCENT to obtain, refine validated U.S. Special Operations capability gaps. Support the SSO SPO, maintaining awareness of emerging strategic and operational environment, priority operational opportunities relevant to U.S. SOF and ISR partner interoperability for T3 of rapid prototypes. Operate with initiative while ensuring activities remain aligned with the SSO Leadership priorities, GSP Director’s guidance through the CENTCOM SPO, and applicable command and partner-nation coordination processes. Validate US requirements with Partner capability needs, SSO portfolios, technical experts and industry partners to find opportunities for collaborative capability development, assessment, integration and T3 to operational end users. Provide Bilateral technical integration, evaluation, and training support to Israeli partners and U.S. forces and supports Special Operations enterprise technical integration directives and requirements across the full range of SOF technical capabilities. Support U.S. SOF with embedded and accompanied technical support (to include) hostile environments, as directed. Salary Range : $160,000 - $190,000 annually. Benefits Dental and Vision Insurance Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans Life and AD&D coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) 12 (Floating) Holidays Educational Assistance Highly Competitive Salary