J4 Logistics Planner Analyst

Universal Strategy Group Inc•Tampa, FL

23h

About The Position

The J4 Logistics Planner Analyst will provide direct experience and knowledge of the assets available within the AOR to accurately advise the Materiel Readiness Division (MRD), J4 leadership, and command on service common equipment including HMMWV, HEMTT, Material Handling Equipment, and other ground equipment and tactical wheeled vehicles (TWV). This role requires familiarity with Special Operations-peculiar (SO-p) portfolios supported by USSOCOM, other areas of maintenance involving weapon systems, allied trades, and construction equipment, and knowledge of funding sources such as MFP-2 and MFP-11. The analyst will study SOCCENT missions and functions, review organizational structure, work methods and procedures, and recommend adjustments to the concepts of support based on mission changes and theater re-posturing. They will execute management programs impacting the theater's supply, maintenance, and logistics plans, coordinate with resource management personnel, and be familiar with various logistics automation systems to track equipment, supplies, and parts. Understanding of countries, locations, commands, and command relationships in the CENTCOM AOR is essential. The role involves analyzing and reporting maintenance issues, interacting with officials, implementing property accountability and material management for USSOCOM special programs, and understanding readiness metrics. The analyst will solicit, input, and maintain unit Readiness data in DRRS-S, prepare and present unit readiness briefs, and manage the Life Cycle Replacement (LCR) process for SO-p platforms and service common equipment. Support for logistics operations and planning, including understanding DoDAACs and Lines of Accounting (LOA), is required. The position involves tracking, monitoring, assessing, and reporting on SO-P equipment readiness issues, developing and executing maintenance concepts, and supporting supply operations. Proficiency in using advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat for analysis and briefings, as well as knowledge management using SharePoint, is necessary. The analyst will maintain files for continuity, provide advice and expertise on maintenance and readiness, and prepare various documents and presentations. Development and maintenance of an electronic resource for mission continuity is also a responsibility. Travel CONUS/OCONUS may be required.

Requirements

MA/MS in one of these disciplines: Social Sciences, Public Policy, Applied Statistics, Operations Research, or Systems Analysis
Joint Professional Military Education Level II or Service Equivalent; Advanced Military Education Levels (i.e., School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS); Service War Colleges)
At least 5 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 10 years of SOF operational experience and education

Responsibilities

Know and understand maintenance concepts and organizations for functional and multi-functional, and tactical to strategic level
Provide direct experience and knowledge of the assets available within the AOR to accurately advise the Materiel Readiness Division (MRD), J4 leadership, and command on service common equipment including HMMWV, HEMTT, Material Handling Equipment, and other ground equipment and tactical wheeled vehicles (TWV)
Maintain direct knowledge and familiarity with Special Operations-peculiar (SO-p) portfolios supported by USSOCOM
Be familiar with other areas of maintenance involving weapon systems, allied trades, and construction equipment
Maintain knowledge of funding sources to include MFP-2 and MFP-11
Study SOCCENT missions and functions, review organizational structure, work methods and procedures, and recommend adjustments to the concepts of support based on mission changes and theater re-posturing
Execute management programs which have a direct and visible impact on the theater's supply, maintenance, and logistics plans and programs, such as Army Reset/Recovery Program, Theater Field Level Maintenance Pass Back, Distribution Management, and supply programs
Coordinate with resource management personnel to document, acquire, manage, and adjust required funding
Be familiar with a range of logistics automation systems, including GCSS-A, SSAVIE, Palantir Smart System, Power BI, STORES, Equipment Common Operating Picture 2.0, DRRS-S, Vantage Army, and the Joint Container Management System; utilize these platforms to track equipment, supplies, and parts, and to advise leadership on optimal courses of action
Understand countries, locations, commands, and command relationships in the CENTCOM AOR including 1st TSC, USARCENT, and 401st AFSB providing support for Special Operations and conventional units
Analyze, evaluate, and report maintenance issues in a timely fashion to identify significant changes, potential problem areas, and measure overall effectiveness
Interact with internal and external officials and/or customers with diplomatic, convincing, professional behavior and promote effective working relationships
Be familiar with, understand, and implement property accountability and material management for USSOCOM special programs
Understand the difference between unit readiness, equipment readiness, and general maintenance capability
Solicit, input, and maintain unit Readiness data and information within DRRS-S
Receive, compile, and prepare unit readiness briefs as required; attend and brief at all routine unit readiness meetings based on directorate and unit requirements
Understand, manage, and implement the Life Cycle Replacement (LCR) process within the CENTCOM AOR for SO-p platforms and service common equipment, including DOTMLPF Change Requests (DCR), Basis of Issue Plans (BOIP), unit equipment authorizations, and other associated processes
Support logistics operations and planning through an understanding of the holistic picture of logistics, with a focus on maintenance, within the AOR for all classes of supply and how to assist in the development of LOGCOP
Understand the purpose and utilization of DoDAACs and Lines of Accounting (LOA) to understand support relationships and ensure continued support to SOCCENT subordinate units
Track, monitor, assess, and report on SO-P equipment readiness issues, and develop and execute the field and sustainment maintenance concept of support in the AOR
Support supply operations work such as theater bench stocks, Class IX accounts for conventional and SOF peculiar (MFP-11) equipment, excess equipment retrograde, and contingency operations stocks and materiel
Read and understand GCSS-A Equipment Status Report (ESR) and extract critically necessary data based on guidance from the command without delay
Prepare, design, and implement advanced Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat products to perform logistics analysis and create required information, decision, and concept of support briefings
Understand and implement knowledge management using Microsoft SharePoint and similar products
Review, maintain, and annotate files in accordance with established guidance to provide section continuity
Provide sound advice and technical expertise on maintenance and readiness issues, make appropriate recommendations and decisions, and implement changes within the section
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