JJob Description

GovTact is looking for an Operational Planning Support Specialist to work out of Shaw AFB, SC.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide operational planning expertise to assist in current and future deliberate and crisis action operational planning
• Provide analysis and technical input to recommendations to 9AF AFCENT CONOP and CONEMP, guidance and other plans, utilizing CENTCOM and HAF guidance. In addition, the contractor will keep the existing plans and orders up to date and executable and coordinate with external agencies as required, to include USCENTCOM, Army Central Command (ARCENT), Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), CAOC, Air Expeditionary Wings (AEW), Joint EW Center, and others
• Develop, coordinate, write base plans and select annexes (i.e., Annex C, Operations; Annex J, Command Relationships), and staff the full support plan (SUPLAN) and annexes for 9AF AFCENT Commander approval.
• Update/brief leadership on current and future requirements, limiting factors, risks and activities
• Facilitate Component Working Groups and coordinate across 9AF AFCENT functional areas and AEWs on the operations plans and contingency plans, including annexes and appendices.
• Coordinate with HAF and other MAJCOM offices (Air Combat Command, Air
• Mobility Command, etc.) on briefings, working groups, regularly scheduled meetings, and on development of common products and processes.
• Administer applicable data repositories (e.g., websites, SharePoint, C2IE) associated with plans on NIPR, SIPR, and other networks.
• Support 9AF AFCENT personnel in response to routine suspenses and staff inquiries as applicable to 9AF AFCENT/USCENTCOM plans and general/broader office management and processes (such as Division-level tasker management) when required. In addition, the contractor shall assist in the development, for government production and distribution, of written documentation (e.g., 9AF AFCENT policy letters, letters of instruction, business rules, etc.), which enhance the understanding of 9AF AFCENT/USCENTCOM planning and execution
• Comply with all staff policies IAW the current versions of AFI 13-103, Air Force Forces (AFFOR) Staff Operations, Readiness and Structures and HQ 9 AF (9AF AFCENT), and HQ 9 AF (9AF AFCENT)/A3 policies and guidance.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience.
• Experience with Military Aviation Unit Type Codes (UTCs) and Force Packaging
• Experience with JP 5-0 Joint Planning Process (JPP) and Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) to translate staff estimates into completed OPLANS, CONPLANS, OPORDS, FRAGOs, and functional plans.
• Capable of worldwide travel including passport and visa requirements
• Experience in a Component-Numbered AF or HHQ staff position or other service equivalent
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications, e-mail systems, and Task Management Tools or the equivalent
• Experience with USCENTCOM operational environment, including deliberate and crisis action planning
• Clearance- Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance

Preferred Requirements

• 3 years of experience with Military Aviation Unit Type Codes (UTCs) and Force Packaging
• 3 years of experience with JP 5-0 Joint Planning Process (JPP) and Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) to translating staff estimates into completed OPLANS, CONPLANS, OPORDS, FRAGOs, and functional plans.
• 3 years of experience in a Component-Numbered AF or HHQ staff position or other service equivalent
• 3 years of experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications, e-mail systems, and Task Management Tool or the equivalent
• 3 years of experience with USCENTCOM operational environment, including deliberate and crisis action planning

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an active TS/SCI clearance?

Experience:

• USCENTCOM operational environment: 1 year (Required)
• Joint Planning Process (JPP): 1 year (Required)
• Military Aviation Unit Type Codes (UTCs) and Force Packaging: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sumter, SC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person