WORKFORCE


WHERE THE DETAILS COUNT


Green Berets assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) carry an inflatable boat for a company team-building event in October 2018 at Fort Carson, Colorado. They represent the end users of equipment and services developed and procured by SOF AT&L, which incorporates user feedback throughout the life cycle of each program. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Connor Mendez, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne))


Te SOF acquisition leadership encouraged everyone to take ownership of their areas of responsibility. Decision-making authority was intentionally delegated to the lowest level possible, which fostered a culture of trust and speed. Failing small and fast while innovating was acceptable, so long as that experience informed a better way to achieve success.


Te program also offered immense flexibility for travel. I was able to visit multiple sites, attend demonstrations, participate in test events, sit in on decision briefs and engage stakeholders at every level, from college intern to general officer.


Te key is that each Ghost must take the initiative to learn and make the most of their experience at SOF AT&L.


CONCLUSION Te Army Ghost Program is continuously accepting applica- tions and has flexible start dates throughout the year. SOCOM is primarily looking for high-performing acquisition captains and majors (O-3 or O-4) with two to four years of acquisition experience. Te program is funded by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund, so the applicant’s command incurs no cost.


Although there are many takeaways from my time as a Ghost, what most impressed me was the talent within the SOF AT&L


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community. I was fortunate to work with a seasoned team of professionals who displayed an inspiring dedication to serving our SOF operators in a culture that replaces the phrase “No, we can’t” with, “Here’s how we get to yes.”


I strongly encourage anyone interested in this opportunity to apply now and begin the conversation with SOF AT&L. I would also encourage leaders across the Army to share this opportunity with their high-performing acquisition officers; if you lend SOF AT&L your best officers, you’ll receive even better performers when they return.


To apply, or for more information, send an email to ghost- recruiting@socom.mil.


MAJ. JONATHAN HARMELING is the acquisition officer with the Army Cyber Institute at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is also an adjunct professor in the Department of Systems Engineering and teaches project management. He has an MBA from Liberty University and a B.S. from the United States Military Academy. He is Level III certified in program management and Level I certified in information technology.


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