J35 SOF Future Operations Planner

TampaOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Serves as a regional SOF irregular and unconventional warfare operational planner focused on Future Operations, conducting planning, quality control, coordination and integration with higher headquarters, partners and interagency stakeholders. Prepares analysis, decision papers and briefings to inform command leadership.

About this role

J35 Special Operations Forces (SOF) Future Operations Planner

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a regional SOF irregular warfare (IW) and unconventional warfare (UW) operational planner with a primary focus on Future Operations
Conduct and provide quality control of deliberate, crisis action, and contingency planning, IW/UW functional plan development and validation, coordination, and integration in conjunction with higher headquarters, components, DoD, USG Interagency, Partner Nations, and others
Review and provide coordinated input to strategic and operational plans and orders, analysis reports, policy reports, requests for forces, DoD directives and guidance, and other documentation that supports strategic operations research, analysis and policy development
Provide IW, UW and intelligence doctrine, operations, policy and authorities, and integrate lessons learned to support senior leader decision making
Conduct and consolidate foreign partner nation representative coordination and planning to develop foreign partner nation capability and capacity
Conduct and validate research and analysis, prepare information papers, decision papers, and briefings to inform command leadership
Analyze SOF unity of effort activities to support integration and synchronization of USSOCOM, Service Component, National Mission Force, and Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) activities
Support collaboration with the Military Services to improve the integration and interoperability amongst SOF and conventional forces
Provide SOF support and expertise through all phases of planning and project development
Prepare briefs, information papers, and presentations as required utilizing Microsoft Office family of products
Develop and maintain an electronic resource, to include key points of contact, to be used for mission continuity that may be accessed by all stakeholders
May perform travel CONUS/OCONUS as required and remain fully qualified and current with all specified/required training

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

At least a BA/BS in one of these disciplines: Social Sciences, Public Policy, Applied Statistics, Operations Research, or Systems Analysis
Joint Professional Military Education Level I or Service Equivalent (i.e., Command and General Staff College; Air Command and Staff College, etc.)
At least 3 years strategic and operational planning and analysis
At least 3 years' experience in any of the following: CENTCOM AOR; MISO; MILDEC; CWMD; ORSA; CYBER; AT/FP; SNA; Special Programs; Interagency Experience
Equivalent combinations of at least 5 years of SOF operational experience and education

USGI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, plus generous PTO offerings to include vacation/sick days, bereavement leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays. USGI is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Skills

Applied StatisticsCENTCOM AORContingency PlanningCrisis Action PlanningCWMDDeliberate PlanningIntelligence DoctrineIrregular WarfareJoint Professional Military EducationMicrosoft OfficeMILDECMISOOperational PlanningOperations ResearchPublic PolicySocial SciencesStrategic PlanningSystems AnalysisUnconventional Warfare