Bilateral Operational Planning Analyst

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC • Tampa, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Serve as a senior planner supporting the MARCENT Plans and Policy Directorate (G-5), leading bi-lateral and multi-lateral contingency plan development for the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). This role involves supporting the command's lead planner for USCENTCOM AOR bi-lateral and multi-lateral contingency plans development, participating in planning conferences, and drafting MARCENT responses for approval. The analyst will also support the development of Component supporting plans to Combatant Command Operation Plans (OPLANs) and Concept Plans (CONPLANs), and provide contingency planning support for joint, bi-lateral, and multi-lateral plans, including compartmented plans. Additionally, the role requires attending various planning conferences and working groups, providing In-Progress Reviews (IPRs) to MARCENT leadership, developing assessments, briefs, information papers, and automated messages, and supporting strategic, policy, campaign, and posture plan development. The analyst will also support internal MARCENT working groups and attend CENTCOM Battle Rhythm events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant operational planning experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Expert-level experience in lead planning at the Combatant Command or Component Command level
• Working understanding of complex interrelationships between Middle Eastern states, religions, and ethnic groups, regional US Embassies, SDO/DATT, and USLO structures
• Active TS/SCI clearance required
• Strong written and briefing skills

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the command's lead planner for USCENTCOM AOR bi-lateral and multi-lateral contingency plans development
• Participate in USCENTCOM bi-lateral/multilateral planning conferences and conduct MARCENT staff reviews of USCENTCOM planning products
• Draft MARCENT responses to USCENTCOM for approval, ensuring proper deployment and employment of Marine forces
• Support development of Component supporting plans to Combatant Command Operation Plans (OPLANs) and Concept Plans (CONPLANs)
• Provide contingency planning support for joint, bi-lateral, and multi-lateral plans, including compartmented plans
• Attend joint, bi-lateral, multilateral, and coalition planning conferences/working groups; provide In-Progress Reviews (IPRs) to MARCENT leadership
• Develop assessments, briefs, information papers, and automated messages; support strategic, policy, campaign, and posture plan development
• Support internal MARCENT working groups and attend CENTCOM Battle Rhythm events (e.g., Joint Planning Group, Joint Planning Board, Modeling and Simulation Working Group)

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package
• Exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior