Master Strategy, Plans, Exercises, and Policy Planner (CENTCOM Public Affairs Directorate)

Hoplite Group•Tampa, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Hoplite Group is seeking a Master Strategy, Plans, and Policy Planner to support contracted services for the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Public Affairs Directorate (CCPA). This contract will include executing communication strategies and ensuring accurate, timely information to U.S. and regional audiences. It will employ digital tools to monitor, collect, translate, and analyze traditional and social media across CENTCOM’s 21-nation area of responsibility, supporting senior leader decision-making, correcting misinformation, and aiding counter-propaganda efforts. Services will include strategic communication planning, media engagement, crisis response, training, and quality assurance. The Strategy, Plans, and Policy Planner team will consist of four (4) planners: one Master-level Planner and three Senior-level Planners. These planners will be assigned portfolios in the Middle East, Levant, Central Asia, and Special Missions/Other, subject to changes by the CCPA Director. These areas will always align with the CENTCOM Area of Operations (AOR).

Requirements

Must have a minimum TS/SCI clearance prior to Contract award. Interim TS or TS//SCI clearances will not be considered acceptable.
Comprehensive experience in joint strategic planning
Graduation from one of the following 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
A master's degree.
Minimum of 10 years of planning experience.
At least 5 years of planning experience at a Geographic or Functional Combatant Command Headquarters.
A minimum of 5 years of planning experience in at least one information-related area (Public Affairs (PA), InformationOperations (IO), Key Leader Engagements (KLE), or Civil Affairs (CA)).

Nice To Haves

Completed Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) I.
Corporate Marketing experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage planning activities within Joint Planning Teams (JPT) and Operational Planning Teams (OPT) for diverse multinational efforts.
Coordinate planning and produce task order activities related to operational requirements.
Provide analyses, recommendations, and draft products for joint planning teams, working groups, and senior leadership,including USCENTCOM staff, DoD,
IA, Allies, Coalition members, and partner nation leaders.
Assist with evaluations and provide recommendations to Divisions and Branches for conducting joint combatant command-level planning.
Offer subject matter expertise in all phases of the Joint Operational Planning Process, including Mission Analysis, Course of Action (COA) Development, Wargaming, COA Comparison, and Decision.
Develop plans and orders based on the analysis of COA decisions, mission statements, commander’s intent, and guidance.
Facilitate the handover of plans for execution to ensure a smooth transition from planning to operational execution.
Provide situational awareness to CENTCOM leadership and staff during the transition from planning to execution.
Conduct coordination with various stakeholders, including Components, IA, Allies, and Coalition members.
Manage and contribute to working groups, reports, and assessments, with an understanding of long-term impacts.
Maintain situational awareness of CENTCOM's current and future priorities, ensuring timely coordination and integration of public affairs products.
Develop and coordinate Public Affairs Guidance (PPAG), talking points (TPs), and other communication strategies to support CENTCOM’s operational plans.
Establish functional relationships with CENTCOM directorates, such as J3, J5, and others, to ensure proper integration of public affairs elements in operational plans.
Participate in CENTCOM’s B2C2WG organizational construct to track the integration of communication equities into planning efforts.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including interagency and international partners, to ensure synchronization of information-related capabilities.
Advise leadership on strategic and regional concerns and recommend solutions to enhance communication efforts.
Ensure that all public affairs products are coordinated with higher Public Affairs authorities, subordinate commands, and other government entities for a cohesive communication approach.
Provide crisis and contingency response support as directed by CCPA leadership.
Support emergent 24/7 surge requirements during crises or unforeseen events.
Maintain a TS/SCI clearance and comply with all travel and operational readiness requirements.
search and collect data from diverse sources, including online platforms, databases, publications, and reports.
analyze the collected information to identify trends, patterns, and insights that may be valuable for theorganization. This will involve data analysis, content analysis, or other analytical techniques.
evaluate the credibility and reliability of the information gathered to ensure that accurate andtrustworthy data is used for decision-making.
prepare reports, summaries, or presentations based on analysis to communicate findings to relevant stakeholders within the organization.
continuously monitor sources for new information relevant to the organization and set up alerts or notifications to ensure timely awareness of important developments.
assess potential risks and opportunities based on the information gathered, helping the organization tomake informed decisions and mitigate potential threats.
collaborate with other Specialists or departments within the organization to share insights and coordinate responses to emerging issues.
stay updated on tools and technologies used for information gathering and analysis, suchas data mining software, social media monitoring tools, and analytical platforms.
engage with external stakeholders to exchange information, collaborate on analysis efforts, and build partnerships for mutual benefit.
ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards governing the collection and use ofpublicly and commercially available information, including privacy laws and intellectual property rights.
provide training to colleagues on effective methods for gathering and analyzing publicly and commercially available information or contribute to the development of best practices within the organization.
During crisis situations or emergencies, provide real-time updates and analysis to support decision-making and response efforts.
ensure the accuracy, relevance, and reliability of the information analyzed, employing rigorous quality assurance processes to maintain high standards of data integrity.
participate in strategic planning processes by providing insights and recommendations based on the analysis of publicly and commercially available information, helping to shape the organization's goals and priorities.