Position Description

Looking for an Information Manager for Operational Planning Group opportunity at a place you can make a difference every day? Discover this great opportunity in our Shaw AFB, SC location. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our airmen by discovering your new role supporting this critical mission.

You will be part of 9th Air Force (9AF) United States Air Force Central Command (AFCENT) which is the Air Force Service Component of United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), a joint Department of Defense combatant command responsible for U.S. security interests in 27 nations that stretch from the Horn of Africa through the Persian Gulf region, into Central Asia. This position supports 9 AF AFCENT/A3.

In this role, you will:

• Provide operational planning expertise to assist in future deliberate steady‐state and contingency operational planning
• Provide operational planning expertise to assist in current crisis actionplanning.
• Provide analysis and technical input recommendations to 9AF AFCENT WARNORD, OPLAN, OPORD, and FRAGO guidance and other plans, utilizingCENTCOM and HAF guidance. In addition, they will keep the existing plans and orders up to date and executable and coordinate with external agencies as required, to include Army Central Command (ARCENT), CENTCOM, CAOC, and others.
• Provide subject matter expertise to operations planners for operations, activities, and investments (OAIs)
• Facilitate Component Operational Planning Teams and coordinate across 9AF AFCENT functional areas and Air Expeditionary Wings on the OPORDs.
• Assist with updating/developing OPG guidance for 9AF AFCENT and inform CENTCOM of 9AF AFCENT initiatives; including creating products to updatesenior leaders.
• Update/brief OPG leadership on current and future requirements, limiting factors, risks, and activities.
• Coordinate with HAF and other MAJCOM OPG offices on briefings, working groups, regularly scheduled meetings, and on development of commonproducts and processes.
• Administer applicable data repositories (i.e., C2IE, C2IMERA, SharePoint, other websites) associated with the Operational Planning Group on NIPR,SIPR, and other networks.
• Handle and post all information and non‐intelligence requests for information (RFIs)
• Manage the Support Team Cell for the OPG Leader
• Ensures the capture of key information and lessons during planning.
• Ensures the recording of minutes for discussions with the COMAFFOR/CFACCto ensure OPG follows commander guidance.
• Ensure OPG compiles, organizes, and posts information in a logical manner toaid the planning process and to preserve future reference.\Oversees team’s use of information technology tools (e.g., TMT, C2IE,C2IMERA, etc.) to build and maintain web pages, overlays and briefs, anddraft orders.
• Coordinate with the Knowledge Management Officer (KMO) to ensure compliance with 9AF AFCENT Information Management (IM) and/orKnowledge Management (KM) Plans
• Support 9AF AFCENT/A3 personnel in response to routine suspense’s and staff inquiries as they apply to 9AF AFCENT/USCENTCOMOPG, Air Planning Group (APG), and general/broader office management and processes (such as Division‐level tasker management) when required. Also, the contractor shall assist in the development, for government production and distribution, of written documentation (e.g., 9 AF AFCENT)policy letters, letters of instruction, business rules, etc.), which enhance the understanding of 9AF AFCENT/USCENTCOM OPG and APG planning andexecution.
• Comply with all staff policies IAW the current versions of AFI 13‐103, Air Force Forces (AFFOR) Staff Operations, Readiness and Structures and HQ 9AF AFCENT and HQ 9AF AFCENT/A3 policies and guidance.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance after hire.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Bachelor's Degree or five (5) years’ experience on a NAF or higher‐level staff.
• Three (3) years’ experience
• Working working plans/programs in a Component‐Numbered AF or HHQ staff position or other service equivalent.
• Use of Microsoft Office applications, email systems, and Task Management Tool or the equivalent.
• In USCENTCOM operational environment, including deliberate and crisis action planning.
• One (1) year experience in the use of C2IE, C2IMERA, or equivalent database tools.
• Must be capable of worldwide travel including passport and visa requirements.
• Ability to travel 25% as requested.

If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and airmen and a passionate Serco team, submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Military Veterans and Spouses are encouraged to apply!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000 employees strive to make an impact every day across 100 sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.