Forward Planner

About the role

The position is located both CONUS and OCONUS in support of Army Sustainment Command (ASC).

Responsibilities

• Perform independent in-depth research and analysis of current and emerging policy, regulations, directives, or industrial issues.
• Aid in the management of day-to-day operations, synchronization, and coordination for the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP).
• Develop and maintain accurate and thorough LOGCAP contract requirements packages (technical data packages, exhibits, diagrams, etc.), screen requirements for completeness and accuracy, and suitability.
• Review, prepare analyses, coordinate, and develop draft staff actions and requests for information; prepare or review briefings and memos in accordance with Army regulations (i.e., AR 25-50); and collaborate with the local LOGCAP Planner.
• Perform research and draft responses to inquiries, assist with monitoring events involving new and ongoing operations and exercises requirements.
• Maintain awareness of changing LOGCAP requirements.
• Participate in various training and exercise events (LOGCAP, others).
• Research and develop course curriculum.
• Attend meetings and teleconferences, prepare reports, and manage Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) injects.
• Develop and update exercise event scheduling requirements.

Requirements

• An active Secret clearance and US Citizenship.
• A Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of Logistics experience working in support of a Joint, U.S. Army, or component level headquarters.
• Graduates of military Intermediate Level Education (MEL4) program, the Support Operations Course (Phase 2), and have logistics experience in deployment/combat in a support operations position.
• Possess a functional understanding of the Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP).
• Knowledge of the Army sustainment enterprise at the Department of the Army and how it relates to other procuring headquarters, USTRANSCOM, and other ASCC headquarters.
• Experience working at the one star or higher-level command.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance and US Citizenship.
• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of Logistics experience working in support of a Joint, U.S. Army, or component level headquarters.
• Graduates of military Intermediate Level Education (MEL4) program, the Support Operations Course (Phase 2), and have logistics experience in deployment/combat in a support operations position.
• Possess a functional understanding of the Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP).
• Knowledge of the Army sustainment enterprise at the Department of the Army and how it relates to other procuring headquarters, USTRANSCOM, and other ASCC headquarters.
• Experience working at the one star or higher-level command.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Skills

• Independent research and analysis of policy, regulations, and industrial issues.
• Management of day-to-day operations and coordination for LOGCAP.
• Development and maintenance of LOGCAP contract requirements packages.
• Screening and analysis of requirements for completeness and accuracy.
• Collaboration with the local LOGCAP Planner.
• Research and drafting of responses to inquiries.
• Monitoring of events involving new and ongoing operations and exercises requirements.
• Professional briefing and memo preparation.
• Research and development of course curriculum.
• Attendance and preparation for meetings and teleconferences.
• Event scheduling and management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Optional coverages such as 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. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

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