Master Joint Strategic Planner

Ascendancy Group LTD 348973•Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Ascendancy Group is seeking a highly experienced Master Joint Strategic Planner to support USCENTCOM’s Joint Planning Teams (JPTs), Operational Planning Teams (OPTs), and multinational coordination efforts. This role demands advanced strategic planning expertise, deep operational insight, and the ability to lead complex planning processes across joint, bilateral, and multilateral environments. Security Requirement: Top-Secret/SCI Clearance required This position is contingent upon contract award

Requirements

Graduate of one of the following advanced warfighting programs: Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS), School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS), School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW), Maritime Advanced Warfighting School (MAWS), Senior Service College equivalent
Master’s degree in a relevant field
Minimum 10 years of planning experience
Minimum 5 years of planning experience at a Geographic or Functional Combatant Command Headquarters
Comprehensive experience in joint strategic planning
Proven expertise in JOPP and operational planning processes
Top-Secret/SCI Clearance required

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership and coordination abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working with multinational and interagency partners
Ability to manage complex planning efforts under tight timelines

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate planning activities for Joint Planning Teams (JPTs), Operational Planning Teams (OPTs), and multinational efforts.
Develop strategic plans, orders, estimates, and briefings for USCENTCOM leadership and key stakeholders across DoD, interagency, allied, and partner nations.
Provide expert guidance on the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP), including mission analysis, COA development, wargaming, and decision support.
Translate strategic decisions into actionable plans and ensure smooth handover to execution teams.
Facilitate coordination across working groups, components, and coalition partners to support planning meetings and operational activities.
Conduct research, prepare reports, and offer long-range assessments and alternative solutions to complex operational challenges.
Coordinate FOIA requests and Mandatory Declassification Reviews (MDR) in compliance with USCENTCOM directives, including searching CCJ5 files, advising on legal standards, and ensuring proper safeguarding and dissemination of plans and orders.

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