Joint Operation Planning and Execution System Specialist
About The Position
The Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) Specialist coordinates and executes the deployment, redeployment, and rotation of forces through JOPES. The specialist serves as a subject-matter expert for automated planning processes supporting Department of Defense contingency and crisis action planning. The role ensures accurate documentation of deployment plans, maintains technical expertise in JOPES and related systems, and provides analytical and advisory support to senior leadership. The specialist also coordinates and executes joint and multinational exercises using the Joint Training System, managing JOPES, Time-Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD), and movement operations. The position supports DoD mission planning and analysis, working alongside DoD stakeholders to research, develop, assess, plan, and support mission requirements.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in deployment and redeployment coordination or TPFDD development.
- 4+ years of experience using and managing JOPES.
- Experience with contingency and crisis action planning processes and policies.
- Experience with the Global Force Management Allocation Plan (GFMAP).
- TS/SCI clearance.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of both the JOPES Support Personnel Course (JSPC) and the JOPES Action Officer Course (JAOC), or service-equivalent courses.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting joint or component command operations.
- Experience with next-generation Global Command and Control Systems (GCCS).
- Experience developing or assessing computer programs for planning system applications.
- Experience providing technical advice and assistance to cross-functional teams.
- Experience with process-improvement initiatives in a military or government environment.
- Experience with systems testing and fielding in DoD environments.
- Knowledge of rotational and emergent requirements management in JOPES.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and execute the deployment, redeployment, and rotation of forces through JOPES.
- Serve as a subject-matter expert for automated planning processes supporting DoD contingency and crisis action planning.
- Ensure accurate documentation of deployment plans.
- Maintain technical expertise in JOPES and related systems.
- Provide analytical and advisory support to senior leadership.
- Coordinate and execute joint and multinational exercises using the Joint Training System.
- Manage JOPES, TPFDD, and movement operations.
- Research, develop, analyze, assess, plan, and support DoD mission-area requirements.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits.
- Financial and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life programs.
- Dependent care.
- Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
