Logistics Planner (PACAF)

About the role

The qualified individual aligns with, and supports, assigned Air Force Service Component Command / Geographic Combatant Command (AFSCC/GCC) headquarters planning for surging and setting a theater of operations: reducing response time, conditions-setting for future operations, planning shaping operations within a theater security cooperation plan. They achieve this by executing key standing requirements as defined within a performance work statement.

The position requires a solid understanding of service contracts within the Air Force and DOD, how to determine appropriate level-of-effort as contractually defined, and the appropriate relationship between contractors and government representatives.

Responsibilities

• Produce three country or region books each year of the contract. This requirement is further divided into sections consisting of general information, transportation and distribution infrastructure, engineering infrastructure, and potential local vendors.
• Based on capability and/or capacity gaps identified by the client, produce three concepts of support for deliberate and/or time-constrained planning efforts each year of the contract. These concepts of support consist of:
  • Detailed planning for theater opening
  • TPFDD analysis and integration
  • Coordination with relevant Air Force, DOD, and Governmental agencies
  • Detailed RSOI planning
  • Theater distribution
  • Host Nation and Combined staff integration and coordination
  • Detailed health care planning
• Participation in three exercises each year of the contract. These may be in the form of AFSCC/GCC virtual or live exercises, tabletop or staff focused. Participation may include:
  • MESL development
  • Integration of exercise operational documentation
  • Provision of specifically relevant local information
• When directed to do so, provide project planning and scheduling, to include:
  • Site assessments
  • Technical risk assessments
  • Analytical products
  • Environmental impact assessments
  • Resource estimates
• Limited travel, as directed in support of the above activities.
• Additional requirements as requested by the client and developed and directed by the company headquarters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain Operations, Engineering, or Business. The type of degree is less important if applicant demonstrates relevant experience in a leadership or decision-making capacity.
• Current Top Secret clearance.
• At least 8+ years of experience in DoD/Service-level strategy, policy, planning and operations.
• Current passport.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as defined by Air Force/Joint doctrine and regulation.
• Adept at building rapport down, laterally, and up within a military organization with a demonstrated ability to adjust communication style based on audience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a planner at the operational command level.
• Recent experience within the AFSCC/GCC area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience in the assigned AOR is ideal.
• Previous military experience is desired but not required.

Skills

• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinker capable of operating both independently and under distributed, virtual supervision.
• Capable of integrating multiple requirements while protecting the equities of multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in service component decision making processes, with a thorough understanding of TPFDD dynamics, to assist the AFSCC in providing ILS2 technical and analytical expertise in the execution of exercises, operations, or contingencies to facilitate the integration of ILS2 capabilities into plans and operations.

Working Environment

Normal operations expect 80% at the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) HQ, JBPHH, HI and 20% travel to subordinate commands and other locations as directed. During ILS2 task order/surge operations expect up to 100% duty deployed in support of the governmental lead in a developed or undeveloped theater of operations executing ILS2 Planning duties for the AFSCC/GCC.

Physical activities include normal office operations. Travel is required. Candidate must meet AFSCC/GCC theater specific medical standards and other associated deployment requirements. When deployed in support ILS2 TO/surge operations must have the ability to wear body armor and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear environment (CBRNE) personal protective equipment (PPE).

Security Clearance

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.

Pay

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays