Strategic Planner, DOD CENTCOM
Job Overview
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About the Position
Dexis is recruiting for an experienced Strategic Planner to support U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) in integrating and synchronizing Department of Defense military activities with United States Government strategy. The position will focus on developing joint, interagency, and multinational activities while providing qualitative analysis of kinetic and non-kinetic options against state and non-state adversaries. This position is contingent upon contract award.
Responsibilities
- Execute all aspects of the Joint Operational Planning Process including mission analysis and course of action (COA) development, COA Analysis (Wargaming), COA Comparison and Decision.
- Analyze decisions, mission statements, and commander's intent to develop actionable plans and orders
- Coordinate transition of plans to execution phase while maintaining situational awareness
- Provide analysis and recommendations for high-priority planning efforts involving joint, interagency, and multinational partners for USCENTCOM.
- Support implementation efforts across USCENTCOM Component Commands and other stakeholders
- Coordinate between directorates, coalition partners, and regional representatives
- Providing support in the implementation and planning efforts to counterparts in USCENTCOM Component Commands, other Combatant Commands, the Joint Staff, the Office of Secretary of Defense, counterparts in other Federal departments and agencies, Allies, Coalition Members and partners.
- Utilize command and control systems including C2IE and MAVEN for data management
- Develop analyses, estimates, briefings, and draft products for leadership approval
- Provide technical recommendations regarding joint planning processes and doctrine
- Coordinate Freedom of Information Act requests (FOIA) and Mandatory Declassification Reviews
- Ensure proper safeguarding of plans and orders according to USCENTCOM directives
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of planning experience with comprehensive knowledge of Joint Publication 5-0
- Experience at Geographic or Functional Combatant Command Headquarters or Service Component headquarters
- Demonstrated proficiency in developing joint, interagency, and multinational activities
- Experience in analyzing kinetic and non-kinetic options against state and non-state adversaries
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Possess and maintain a minimum-security clearance of Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate of JAWS, SAMS, SAASS, SAW, MAWS, or equivalent Senior Service College
- Experience with command and control information systems
- Prior experience at USCENTCOM
- Knowledge of CENTCOM Area of Responsibility
Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?
If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!
Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.
Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.
As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.