Logistics Planner
About The Position
The Logistics Planner applies sustainment expertise to integrate logistics functions into the planning, coordination, and execution of collective training exercises. The role supports the client throughout the Exercise Lifecycle, from shaping early operational concepts and aligning logistics requirements with exercise objectives to synchronizing sustainment during preparation and execution and contributing to post-exercise analysis to improve future support strategies. The planner collaborates with exercise planners, operational staff, and external partners to anticipate, resource, and employ logistical support. The position develops and evaluates logistics-focused Courses of Action (COAs), Concepts of Support (COS), and strategic assessments; coordinates and assesses logistics plans, capability requirements, and mission support needs; and provides subject matter expertise and analysis for plans, concepts, and strategy documents. The role also participates in planning conferences, synchronization meetings, and other required Exercise Lifecycle events, coordinating with DoD components, interagency partners, other services, and organizations.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience in logistics, planning, and operations.
- At least 3 years of experience in a staff-level division or Headquarters command.
- Experience developing logistics Courses of Action (COAs) and Concepts of Support (COS).
- Knowledge of Army Plans and Operations.
- Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods for logistics synchronization processes and procedures; logistics data accuracy and quality; logistics feasibility studies; and logistics issues, plans, policies, and guidance.
- Knowledge of business management policies, business process analysis methodologies, and the concepts, practices, and principles used to analyze and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Ability to help solve clients’ priority challenges, including being data-focused.
- Secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Graduate of the Support Operation Officer (SPO) Course.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the US Army Reserve.
- Experience using the Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Responsibilities
- Support planning, preparation, and execution of operational sustainment for collective training exercises throughout the Exercise Lifecycle.
- Develop and evaluate logistics-focused Courses of Action (COAs), Concepts of Support (COS), and associated strategic assessments.
- Coordinate, monitor, and assess logistics plan impacts, capability requirements, and mission support needs to synchronize sustainment across the training platform.
- Provide subject matter expertise, analytical input, and feedback on logistics plans, concepts, and strategy documents.
- Participate in planning conferences, synchronization meetings, and required Exercise Lifecycle events to integrate logistics considerations into planning forums.
- Coordinate with DoD components, interagency partners, other services, and organizations to align and integrate logistics support across mission areas.
- Contribute to post-exercise analysis to refine future support strategies.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits.
- Financial and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life programs.
- Dependent care.
- Recognition awards program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
