Strategy, Plans, and Policy Planner

Lukos•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Strategy, Plans, and Policy Planner Please note: This position is contingent upon the award of a contract. We will provide updates on the status of the contract and next steps during the hiring process. 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.

Requirements

Graduation from one of the following programs: JAWS, SAMS, SAASS, SAW, MAWS, Senior Service College Equivalent
Master’s degree required
TS/SCI Clearance required
Comprehensive experience in joint strategic planning
Minimum of 10 years of planning experience
At least 5 years of planning experience at a Geographic or Functional Combatant Command Headquarters
Minimum of 5 years of planning experience in at least one information-related area (Public Affairs (PA), Information Operations (IO), Key Leader Engagements (KLE), or Civil Affairs (CA)).
Preferably completed Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) I.

Nice To Haves

Preferably have Corporate Marketing experience

Responsibilities

Lead and manage planning activities within Joint Planning Teams and Operational Planning Teams 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 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.
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