AFFOR Operational Planner- Shaw AFB, SC

About the role

Supports 9th AF Operations Directorate (A35) within 9th Air Force (9AF) United States Air Force Central Command (AFCENT). AFCENT is the Air Force Service Component of United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), responsible for U.S. security interests in 27 nations.

Responsibilities

• Provide Agile Combat Employment (ACE) and operational planning expertise to assist in current and future deliberate and crisis action operational planning.
• Provide analysis and technical input recommendations to 9AF AFCENT CONOP and CONEMP, guidance and other plans, utilizing CENTCOM and HAF guidance.
• Keep existing plans and orders up to date and executable and coordinate with external agencies as required, to include Army Central Command (ARCENT), CENTCOM, CAOC, Air Combat Command (ACC), and others.
• Affiliate with updating/developing ACE guidance for 9AF AFCENT and inform CENTCOM of 9AF AFCENT initiatives, including updating senior leaders.
• Update/brief leadership on current and future requirements, limiting factors, risks, and activities.
• Facilitate Component ACE Working Groups and coordinate across 9AF AFCENT functional areas and Air Expeditionary Wings on the ACE Concept of Operations (CONOP) and Employment (CONEMP), including annexes and appendices.
• Coordinate with HAF and other MAJCOM ACE offices on briefings, working groups, regularly scheduled meetings, and on development of common products and processes.
• Administer applicable data repositories (i.e., websites) associated with ACE on NIPR, SIPR, and other networks.
• Provide subject matter expertise to operations planners on ACE related operations, activities, and investments (OAIs).
• Solicit feedback from cross-functional representatives to facilitate inclusion of lessons learned into future editions of applicable guidance.
• Support 9AF AFCENT/A3 personnel in response to routine suspense’s and staff inquiries as they apply to 9AF AFCENT/USCENTCOM ACE, and general/broader office management and processes (such as Division-level tasker management) when required.

Qualifications

• An active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• A Bachelor's Degree in any subject or 5 years’ experience on a NAF or higher-level staff.
• 3 years’ experience working air operations plans/programs in a Component-Numbered AF or HHQ staff position or other service equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications, e-mail systems, and Task Management Tool or the equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience with USCENTCOM operational environment, including deliberate and crisis action planning.
• Minimum 1 year experience in the use of C2IE, C2IMERA, or equivalent database tools.
• The ability to travel up to 10% (CONUS and OCONUS).
• Must be capable of worldwide travel including passport and visa requirements.

Skills

• Expertise in Agile Combat Employment (ACE) and operational planning.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Experience with USCENTCOM operational environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of C2IE, C2IMERA, or equivalent database tools.
• Ability to coordinate with external agencies.
• Subject matter expertise in ACE related operations, activities, and investments (OAIs).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Roadmap for vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract.

401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds.

Tuition reimbursement program.

Life insurance and disability coverage.

Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.

Employee Assistance Plan.

Pay

The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations.

Schedule

Full-time position.