Forward Planner

BMA TECHNICAL SERVICES INC • Gaffey Heights, KY

22d • Onsite

About The Position

BMA is seeking a Forward Planner to support the GLASS III Program in Fort Knox, Kentucky. The role performs independent research and analysis of current and emerging policy, regulations, directives, and industrial issues, and supports day-to-day LOGCAP operations, synchronization, and coordination. The planner develops and maintains LOGCAP contract requirements packages, reviews requirements for completeness and suitability, prepares staff actions and briefings, and collaborates with the local LOGCAP Planner. The position also supports operational inquiries, training and exercise planning, curriculum development, and the creation and maintenance of exercise materials and schedules. A Secret security clearance is required. The position involves work in offices, training venues, and field locations, with periodic exposure to weather and travel up to 25%.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience supporting a Joint, U.S. Army, or component-level headquarters.
• Graduate of the ILE – Military Education Level (MEL4) program and the Support Operations Course (Phase 2).
• Logistics experience in deployment or combat in a support operations position.
• Functional understanding of the Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP).
• Broad knowledge of the Army sustainment enterprise at the Department of the Army and its relationship to other procuring headquarters, USTRANSCOM, and other ASCC headquarters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to obtain or possess a Secret security clearance; the position requires a Secret clearance.
• Ability to work in offices, inside and outside training venues, and outside field locations; may be periodically exposed to weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working at a one-star or higher-level command.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research and analysis of current and emerging policy, regulations, directives, and industrial issues.
• Assist with day-to-day LOGCAP operations, synchronization, and coordination, and provide recommendations and information on operational issues.
• Develop and maintain accurate LOGCAP contract requirements packages, including technical data packages, exhibits, and diagrams; review requirements for completeness, accuracy, and suitability.
• Review, prepare analyses, coordinate, and develop draft staff actions and requests for information.
• Prepare or review briefings and memoranda in accordance with Army regulations, including AR 25-50.
• Collaborate with the local LOGCAP Planner.
• Research and draft responses to inquiries, responding in a timely and professional manner.
• Monitor events involving new and ongoing operations and exercise requirements, and track changing LOGCAP requirements.
• Prepare briefings, information papers, reports, and special studies.
• Update and maintain training and exercise files in SharePoint.
• Participate in LOGCAP and other training and exercise events.
• Research and develop course curriculum.
• Attend meetings and teleconferences, and develop and manage Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) injects.
• Develop and update exercise event scheduling requirements.

Benefits

• Multiple healthcare coverage options, including low-deductible and high-deductible plans and plans eligible for a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Accident and illness coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% company match; profit sharing may be included based on company performance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), subject to eligibility and vesting requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed