Operations Management/Plans Analyst

U.S. Northern Command • Peterson AFB, CO

3d

About The Position

Performs technical and analytical work as an Operational Force Deployment Planner and Analyst, managing Joint Force and Service deployments and Time-Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD) in support of combined command missions. Planning areas include Homeland Defense (HD), Defense Support to Civilian Authorities (DSCA), Aerospace Warning, Aerospace Defense, Maritime Warning, Theater Security Cooperation (TSC), operations, and exercises. Serves as a proponent for implementing force apportionment, allocation, and assignment of forces in support of Global Force Management (GFM).

Manages Directorate operational planning requirements and implements operating policies and procedures for NORAD and USNORTHCOM operational TPFDD plans. Serves as Program Manager and principal staff functional authority for operations planning, providing recommendations on doctrine, policies, and procedures. Participates in working groups across major staff and headquarters levels to identify real-world and exercise requirements, develop restated missions and courses of action, and prepare decision briefings for the Commander. Oversees technical work in specialty areas including USNORTHCOM Homeland Defense and Defense CBRN Response Force, Maritime Homeland Defense, NORAD Operation NOBLE EAGLE, Presidential Movement Support, CONPLAN 3310, DSCA, TSC, exercise support, and CONPLAN 3400 and 3500.

The position requires a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance and is designated Special Sensitive, Key, and as a Test Designated Position under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Travel away from the normal duty station is frequent; deployment to non-combat field locations may be necessary. Situational telework only may be available. Extended overtime may be required during emergency operations or exercises, and duties may involve additional hours or alternate duty locations during Battle Roster functions.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher.
• Specialized experience demonstrating expertise in DoD, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Service organizational structures and command relationships, and in Joint force deployment and management policies and programs.
• Expertise in the National Military Command and Control System and complex Service and Joint military doctrine across the spectrum of military operations.
• Expertise in U.S. military organizations, including Joint and Service organizations and Guard and Reserve forces, their missions, capabilities, and limitations.
• Knowledge of Joint military command-and-control systems, including GFM, JOPES, DoD transportation systems, and DRRS software and hardware, including database management, data retrieval, and report preparation.
• Mastery of GFM and JOPES policies and information technology systems, including crisis-action planning, TPFDD generation, and monitoring TPFDD throughout an operation or exercise.
• Knowledge of the interconnectivity of modern computer and networking technology and of Joint and DoD correspondence and administrative formats and support procedures.
• Ability to perform complex tasks involving word processing, email, calendar management, graphics, desktop publishing, project management, area networks, message creation, and the Defense Message System.
• Knowledge of operational planning and exercises for Joint military operations, including aerospace warning and defense, maritime warning, TSC, land Homeland Defense, GFM allocation plans, QRF/RRF planning, RFF processes, DCRF, and Maritime Homeland Defense.
• Knowledge of global campaign planning, policy development, JOPES, TPFDD operational planning, and Adaptive Planning and Execution.
• Knowledge of operational-planning and exercise logistics-management theories, concepts, and practices.
• Knowledge of DoD, Joint, Service, and agency doctrine, policy, principles, and directives relevant to developing or modifying logistics procedures and guidelines.
• Knowledge of the missions, functions, responsibilities, organization, procedures, goals, and objectives of the command, DoD, JCS, Services, and agencies.
• Ability to apply operational-planning, exercise, and logistics-management knowledge to develop policies and procedures.
• Skill in interpreting and evaluating technical issues and recommending courses of action, including providing time-sensitive information to leadership.
• Skill in making independent decisions, influencing senior-management decisions, and articulating and defending decisions to higher management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and direct teamwork.
• Obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.
• Refrain from illegal drug use and submit to urinalysis testing if required; sign an acknowledgment that the position is a Test Designated Position.
• Agree to the requirements of a Key Position, including removal from the Ready Reserve and not becoming a member of the Ready Reserve while assigned to the position.
• Meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements if applying under merit promotion; one year at GS-12 is required for GS-13 consideration where TIG applies.
• Frequent travel away from the normal duty station may be required; travel may involve military or commercial aircraft.
• Extended overtime may be required during emergency operations or exercises.

Responsibilities

• Manage Directorate operational planning requirements and implement operating policies and procedures for NORAD and USNORTHCOM operational TPFDD plans.
• Serve as Program Manager and principal staff functional authority for operations planning, providing recommendations on doctrine, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in working groups to identify real-world and exercise operational requirements.
• Develop restated missions, analyze courses of action, and prepare decision briefings for the Commander.
• Manage and oversee planning and technical work in assigned specialty areas, including Homeland Defense, CBRN response, Maritime Homeland Defense, Operation NOBLE EAGLE, Presidential Movement Support, DSCA, TSC, exercise support, and specified CONPLANs.
• Support implementation of force apportionment, allocation, and assignment in support of Global Force Management.
• Travel to other commands and agencies and, when necessary, deploy to non-combat field locations to provide on-site assistance.
• May perform Battle Roster functions during exercises and real-world events.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on the position and employment status.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• PCS may be paid if authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed