Job Description

Program Overview

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Military Engagement Task Lead to join our team at MacDill Air Force Base, supporting the Unites States Special Operations Command (SOCOM).

Responsibilities

• Lead SMEP planning, coordination, and execution of military engagement and strategic communications activities.
• Develop, review, and manage publication content (doctrine, guidance, white papers, training materials).
• Serve as primary government liaison for program stakeholders; coordinate with interagency and coalition partners.
• Provide subject-matter expertise to leadership on engagement strategy, messaging, and policy implications.
• Manage task-level teams, subcontractors, and SMEs; ensure quality control and timely deliverables.
• Conduct assessments, lessons-learned capture, and recommend improvements to engagement programs.
• Brief senior leaders and produce decision-grade reports and recommendations.
• Experience with Senior Military Engagement Programs or equivalent
• Familiarity with CCMD engagement authorities and processes
• Experience managing OCONUS teams (Stuttgart, Hawaii, SOUTHCOM)
• Experience coordinating with Theater Special Operations Commands (TSOCs)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Clearance: TS/SCI (active)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience: Minimum 8 years in military engagement, strategic communications, or related fields
• Skills: Publication development and editorial oversight, stakeholder engagement/government liaison, program/task leadership, strong written/verbal communication and briefing skills

Desired / Preferred

• Prior SMEP or equivalent program experience
• Experience working with interagency, coalition partners, or foreign government counterparts
• Familiarity with doctrine/publication development processes and approvals
• Domain: Familiarity with DoD/COCOM/TSOC environments preferred
• Experience with strategic messaging in support of national security objectives

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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