01- Operations Planner (Future Opportunities)
About The Position
The Operations Planner is a senior-level professional who independently plans, coordinates, and supports complex Joint and Component military exercise programs and operational planning activities. The position supports high-visibility, mission-critical initiatives; develops strategic- and operational-level planning products; and works directly with senior military leadership to align exercise objectives with Theater Campaign Plans, national-level strategic guidance, and operational requirements. The role supports Joint and Component exercise programs and operational planning products, collaborating with military personnel and senior leaders to facilitate effective exercise planning and execution. It requires extensive experience in military operations, Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) processes, and strategic and operational planning in Joint, Department of the Army, or Combatant Command environments. The position is an anticipated future opportunity, not an active vacancy. Hiring is contingent upon position availability. It is based at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, and supports military exercise and operational planning activities. The specific schedule will be established based on operational and contract requirements. Domestic and international travel of up to 20% may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Graduate of Command and General Staff College (CGSC), Intermediate Level Education (ILE), or Component equivalent.
- Minimum of five years of experience working on a Joint, Department of the Army, or Combatant Command staff.
- Minimum of five years of experience planning and executing a Component or Joint Exercise Program.
- Experience with the Five Stages of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) at the Division, Corps, or Army Service Component Command (ASCC) level.
- Experience with Theater Campaign Plans and national-level strategic guidance.
- Demonstrated ability to develop strategic- and operational-level planning products.
- Experience supporting operational planning efforts and working directly with senior military leaders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Office 365.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and operational requirements.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a military planning environment.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Eight or more years of experience at the brigade level or above.
- Knowledge of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO).
- Experience serving in a Functional Area 57 (FA57) role.
- Experience planning Warfighter Exercises (WFX) at the Joint Task Force (JTF), Corps, or Division level.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and support Joint and Component military exercise programs and operational planning activities.
- Apply the Five Stages of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) to support exercise planning, development, execution, and assessment.
- Develop strategic- and operational-level planning products aligned with Theater Campaign Plans and national-level strategic guidance.
- Support exercise planning at the Division, Corps, Army Service Component Command (ASCC), and Joint levels, as applicable.
- Provide operational planning expertise for complex military exercises and mission requirements.
- Coordinate with senior military leaders, Government personnel, and other stakeholders to support exercise objectives and operational requirements.
- Prepare and review operational plans, orders, briefings, reports, and other planning documentation.
- Participate in exercise planning meetings, working groups, conferences, and coordination activities.
- Support development and refinement of exercise objectives, planning timelines, and operational requirements.
- Analyze operational planning requirements and recommend improvements to exercise planning and execution.
- Assist in evaluating exercise outcomes and identifying opportunities to improve future planning activities.
- Coordinate with participating military organizations to support communication and alignment of exercise objectives.
- Maintain accurate and organized planning documents, reports, and correspondence.
- Use Microsoft Office 365 applications to prepare presentations, planning products, spreadsheets, and other documentation.
- Travel domestically and internationally as required to support exercise planning and execution; travel may be up to 20%.
- Perform other related operational planning duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
