What are the responsibilities and job description for the Joint Operational and Planning Execution System (JOPES) Specialist, Journeyman position at CACI?
The Opportunity:
Make a difference, join our CACI team! The JOPES Specialist is responsible for coordination and execution of deployment, redeployment, and rotation of forces using the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES). This role ensures accurate documentation of deployment plans and movement requirements, maintains technical expertise in JOPES and related systems, and serves as a subject matt er expert in automated planning processes supporting Department of Defense (DoD) contingency and crisis action planning.
Responsibilities:
Deployment Coordination: Oversee and execute deployment, redeployment, and rotation of forces, ensuring all movement requirements are accurately documented in JOPES.
Technical Expertise: Maintain detailed working knowledge of the JOPES database, supporting systems, command roles and relationships, joint and component policy, operational procedures, directives, communications, and related ADP specifications.
Subject Matt er Expert (SME): Serve as SME and civilian staff authority for automated planning processes in JOPES and related planning and deployment execution systems.
Process Improvement: Provide continuity in the analysis and implementation of improvements to command control procedures and methods.
Global Force Management: Extract and analyze critical information from global force management systems, manage rotational and emergent requirements in JOPES.
Joint Planning Support: Participate as a member of joint planning groups and operational planning teams supporting crisis operations; provide continuous review, analysis, and monitoring of programs, policies, guidance, and systems administration.
Technical Advisory: Off er technical advice and assistance to functional elements outside the mobility division, including future planning elements involved in movement requirements development, planning, and reporting.
Systems Development: Assess requirements for and participate in the development of computer programs to meet unique user needs, including data retrieval, manipulation, and input utilities.
Technology Assessment: Evaluate the impact of changing technology on current and future planning system applications; serve as SME for next-generation global command and control systems (GCCS) and JOPES systems as they are developed, tested, and fielded.
Other Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant fi eld (e.g., logistics, operations, information systems, or related discipline)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in military operations planning, deployment/redeployment coordination, or related roles
Demonstrated expertise in using and managing the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES)
Strong understanding of DoD contingency and crisis action planning processes and policies
Experience with global force management (GFM) systems
Proficiency in database management and automated data processing (ADP) specifications
Ability to analyze and document deployment plans and movement requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively as part of joint planning groups and operational planning teams
U.S. citizenship
Desired:
Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in logistics, operations, information systems, or related fi eld
Experience supporting joint or component command operations
Familiarity with next-generation global command and control systems (GCCS)
Prior experience developing or assessing computer programs for planning system applications
Experience providing technical advice and assistance to cross-functional teams
Active security clearance (Secret or higher)
Experience with process improvement initiatives in a military or government environment
Knowledge of rotational and emergent requirements management in JOPES
Experience with systems testing and fielding in DoD environments
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
Learn more about CACI here.
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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$77,600 - $162,900Salary : $77,600 - $162,900
