United States Special Operations Command Work Values

Daily Duties at United States Special Operations Command:

Hand-picked by Special Operations Command Program Executive Officer to lead key Special Operational Forces ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) mission in Afghanistan. -Drove critical solution for high priority operations during surge operations in afghanistan -Managed 300+ employees and $1+ billion budget while deployed in Afghanistan -Responsible for ensuring combat commanders were aware of the technology, functionality, maintainability, and risks associated with the deployment and present state of Special Operations Command aircraft -Responsible for logistics (to include transportation, maintenance, and personnel) of over 200 Special Operations Command aircraft -Responsible for assisting combat commanders in mission executions and ensuring that specific assets were in place, on time, and working to help execute and achieve mission goals -Responsible for maintaining Special Operations airborne and personnel operational security -Responsible for the operational health of over 10 remote sites in Afghanistan where Special Operations airborne assets were operating -Responsible for and conducted relocation logistics of one major Special Operations asset site from one remote country of operations into Afghanistan -POC for SORDAC-FW operations in Afghanistan- maintained clear communications with operations and command back in the United States -Nightly presentations to command on overall status of Special Operations airborne fleet and future outlooks, risk, and mission completion status. -Effectively utilized, negotiated, delegated resources in fast-paced, diverse, and international/combat environment

What they like about United States Special Operations Command:

You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.

Tags

Test, engineer, materials, program, project, budgeting, reporting, analysis, DOE, research, scheduling, Requirements, contracts, negotiating, evaluation, aviation, athletics, running, NASA, DOD, military

Skills

Technical report writting, test scheduling, Strong communication, Excellent presentation skills, Program/project scheduling, Program/project budgeting, Contract negotiation, Test execution, Test management, Trail running, Distance running training, Biomechanics, Teaching and mentoring, Materials engineering, Sustainable engineering, Analyzing data, Technical research, Leading and developing teams, Managing large groups of technical experts, Sustainable farming, Natural fiber, Knitting techology, Textile construction, life cycle analysis

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with United States Special Operations Command: