SOF for Life SITREP [1 OCT 2025]

This SITREP was written by Surita Rorie, Global SOF’s SOF for Life Manager.

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The GSOF SOF For Life program is a comprehensive platform designed to ensure that SOF members, spouses, dependents, and Gold Star families thrive—not just survive—after military service. Membership is free for active-duty members, spouses, dependents, and Gold Star families. It focuses on three key pillars:

• Educate: Provide tailored training and academic opportunities for SOF personnel.
• Employ: Help members achieve meaningful careers post-service.
• Empower: Advocate for SOF resources and capabilities.

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EDUCATE PILLAR

The Educate pillar equips SOF members and their families with the knowledge, tools, and opportunities needed to succeed during and after military service. Key resources include:

• SOF for Life Transition Guide – A comprehensive resource designed to help you plan and navigate your transition into civilian life.
• Scholarship Opportunities Guide – Explore a curated list of scholarships and educational programs tailored for SOF members, spouses, dependents, and Gold Star families.
• Career Readiness & Networking Opportunities – Access specialized training, resume and financial planning workshops, and career coaching to complement existing TAP resources. Participate in GSOF-hosted expos, trade shows, and forums to expand your network, gain industry insights, and connect directly with employers seeking SOF talent.

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EMPLOY PILLAR

The SOF For Life Career Center is the primary mechanism for realizing our Employ pillar.

The Career Center provides a robust and centralized platform to navigate the transition from military to civilian life. The Career Center connects members to over 300 GSOF Corporate Partners, offering access to (on average) more than 50,000 career opportunities and 100+ internships across various industries. 

For GSOF Corporate Partners, the Career Center is a complimentary benefit that provides access to a highly qualified talent pool. Through the Career Center, Corporate Partners can:

• Recruit top-tier candidates who thrive under pressure and in complex environments.
• Offer internships and career pathways that directly support transitioning SOF professionals.
• Strengthen their visibility within the GSOF community as trusted supporters of SOF families.

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EMPOWER PILLAR

The Empower pillar focuses on transforming the collective insights, data, and experiences of the SOF community into actionable strategies that shape policy, guide resource allocation, and strengthen long-term SOF readiness. The most tangible platform is:

• SOF Imperatives Document – An annual document that highlights our policy-focused recommendations to support the special operations community.

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CAREER CENTER STATISTICS (as of 30 Sep 25)

• Job Seekers
  • Registered – 577
  • With Public Resumes – 117
  • Job Alerts Created – 137
  • Jobs Viewed this CY – 2,332
• Corporate Partners
  • Registered – 307
  • With active job postings – 178

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CORPORATE PARTNERS LISTED ON THE CAREER CENTER W/ JOBS 

(as of 30 Sep 25)

1. A2G
2. AAR Mobility Systems
3. Accenture Federal Services
4. ADS, Inc
5. Advanced Programs Inc
6. AeroVironment
7. AEVEX Aerospace
8. Aim-Lock
9. Akima
10. Amazon
11. Amentum
12. Ametrine
13. Andruil
14. Antenna Research Associates
15. Applied Research Associates
16. Atlas Advisors LLC
17. Auterion Government Solutions
18. Avalon Holographics
19. Axon Enterprise, Inc
20. B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc
21. Babel Street
22. BAE Systems
23. Barbaricum
24. BCI Systems Software Engineering
25. Beretta Defense Technologies
26. Black Cape
27. Blacksea Technologies
28. BlackSky
29. Boeing
30. Bombardier Defense
31. Booz Allen Hamilton
32. Boston Dynamics
33. Bren-Tronics
34. By Light Professional IT Services
35. C2 Essentials
36. CACI International Inc
37. Carahsoft
38. Celestar Corporation
39. Cisco
40. Clearspeed
41. Cognovi Government Services
42. Concentric
43. Cornell University
44. Cubic Defense
45. Darley
46. Deepsig
47. Dell Technologies
48. Dexis Consulting Group
49. Dine Development Corporation
50. Domo Tactical Communications
51. DRAXXON
52. DroneShield
53. Echodyne
54. Empirical Systems Aerospace
55. EPIQ Solutions
56. EPIRUS
57. Ernest & Young
58. Fenix Group
59. Flashpoint
60. Florida International University – Global Forensic and Justice Center
61. GEMSTAR Manufacturing
62. General Dynamics Information Technology
63. Ghost Robotics
64. Glenair
65. goTenna
66. Govini
67. GovSmart, Inc
68. Greensea IQ
69. Haivision
70. Harmattan AI
71. Hui Huliau
72. Hypori
73. IBM oLabs
74. iDirect Government
75. IERUS Technologies, Inc
76. Imperative Systems
77. IMSAR LLC
78. Integration Innovation, Inc
79. Intelligent Waves LLC
80. ITility, LLC
81. Kapsuun Group
82. KBR
83. Kentro
84. L3Harris
85. Legion
86. Lockheed Martin
87. Logistics Management Institute
88. Lukos LLC
89. MAG DS Corp
90. Magnet Forensics
91. ManTech International Corporation
92. Maxar Technologies
93. Merlin Labs
94. Metrea
95. Microsoft
96. Motorola Applied Technologies
97. Nammo Defense Systems, Inc
98. National University
99. Nemean Solutions LLC
100. NextGen RF Design Inc
101. NIGHTWING Technologies LLC
102. NovAtel Inc
103. Ntrepid LLC
104. Nutanix
105. Nvidia
106. Oak Grove Technologies
107. Oceaneering
108. Oceus
109. Octasic
110. ODU-USA
111. Omni Federal
112. Onebrief
113. Palantir
114. Panasonic Connect North America
115. Parsons
116. Peraton
117. Performance Drone Works
118. Persistent Systems, LLC
119. Planet Labs PBC
120. Polaris Government & Defense
121. Primer Technologies
122. PteroDynamics Inc
123. PVM IT
124. QinetiQ
125. Quantum-Systems GmbH
126. Raven Advisory LLC
127. Red Hat Inc
128. RedSky
129. REGENT Craft
130. Resonant Sciences 
131. Ridgeline International
132. Robin Radar
133. RTX
134. Safran Optics 1
135. Samsung
136. Second Front Systems
137. Sherpa 6, Inc
138. Shield AI
139. Shift5
140. Sierra Nevada Corporation
141. Sig Sauer
142. Sigma Defense Systems
143. Silvus Technologies Inc
144. Sionyx
145. SLNT
146. SMX Tech
147. SOFtact Solutions
148. SOMEWEAR Labs
149. Spathe Systems
150. Strategic Solutions Unlimited
151. SubSea Craft Limited
152. System High
153. System Innovation Group
154. Systems Technology Inc
155. Tactical Revolution
156. Tactical Revolution, LLC
157. Technology Service Corporation
158. Teledyne
159. Teledyne Qioptiq
160. Textron Aviation Special Missions
161. Thales Defense and Security Inc
162. TrellisWare Technologies
163. Trillium Engineering
164. TurbineOnce
165. TwoSix Technologies
166. Tyto Athene, LLC
167. UHU Technologies
168. Ursa Space Systems
169. Vannevar Labs
170. Varada Consulting
171. VATN Systems
172. VectorNav Technologies, LLC
173. Viasat
174. Vigilint Expeditionary Solutions, Inc
175. Walsingham Group
176. Wilcox Industries
177. Wing Group
178. ZeroMark

If your company has open positions on your website but is not listed above, please reach out to your Partner Relations Manager or Surita Rorie, SOF For Life Manager, at [email protected] to ensure your opportunities are visible to our members.