Operational Contract Support (OCS) Advisor / OCSIC Analyst - OCONUS (Ali Al Saleem, Kuwait)
Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Makwa is seeking a senior Operational Contract Support professional to support CSOJTF J7 operations in a deployed OCONUS environment. The position is embedded with a joint SOF staff and supports the integration of contracting considerations into operational planning, exercises, and execution across the CENTCOM AOR. This role requires personnel who are comfortable operating inside a joint headquarters, advising staff officers and leadership, and synchronizing operational requirements with contracting and logistics processes in fast-paced contingency environments. Experience integrating contracting considerations into operational planning is more important than acquisition certification.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise J7 and staff planners on Operational Contract Support (OCS) considerations during planning, execution, and sustainment of operations
- Integrate OCS into joint planning processes, exercises, and battle rhythm events
- Coordinate with contracting, logistics, and operational stakeholders to enable mission execution without creating compliance or execution risk
- Support development, tracking, and refinement of operational requirements tied to contract-enabled support
- Maintain situational awareness of contracting-related risks and mitigation strategies in deployed environments
- Support OCS-related reporting, coordination, and staff synchronization activities
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen with active SECRET clearance
- Prior experience supporting deployed, joint, or CCMD-level operations
- Demonstrated understanding of Operational Contract Support principles and how contracting integrates with operations
- Experience working within or alongside:
- Joint task force staffs
- CCMD / TSOC headquarters
- Deployed operational planning teams
- Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision in high-tempo environments
- Willingness to deploy OCONUS and work extended duty hours
Highly Desired Experience
- DAWIA Level II certification
- APDP Level II certified in contracting
- DAWIA Contracting Certified (Or ability to obtain the certification within 2 years)
- CCMA
- CFCM
- CPCM
- FAC-C Level
- Experience working as a contract specialist
- Formal education or training in Operational Contract Support planning and execution
- Experience integrating contracting considerations into MDMP, JOPP, or joint planning processes
- Prior service in logistics, contracting, or operational staff roles where OCS was a core responsibility
- Experience supporting exercises, contingency operations, or named operations involving contract-enabled sustainment
- Familiarity with JP 4-10, OCSIC functions, or CCMD OCS processes
- Civil Engineer: Demonstrated expertise in complex requirements development and programmatic synchronization; significant knowledge/experience in post-contract oversight
Deployment & Work Environment
· OCONUS deployment (Kuwait), Ali Al Saleem lodging and meals provided.
· Embedded with a joint SOF headquarters
· High-tempo operational environment
· Continuous integration with government staff