Plans Mobility Analyst

About the role

Kaizen Approach is seeking a Plans Mobility Analyst to provide strategic and operational mobility planning and analytical support to U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) at MacDill AFB, FL. In this role, you will analyze and synchronize deployment and distribution requirements, assess theater mobility challenges, and develop data-driven recommendations to improve transportation effectiveness throughout the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). Responsibilities include manipulating and interpreting JOPES data, analyzing theater airlift utilization and distribution trends, developing metrics and assessments, and preparing reports and briefings for senior leadership. You will support the synchronization of mobility data across operational stakeholders and identify opportunities to optimize theater distribution and available transportation resources.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic and operational mobility planning, joint deployment and distribution operations, theater distribution, force flow, and transportation planning.
• Utilize the Joint Planning and Execution System (JOPES) to manipulate, interpret, analyze, and synchronize Time-Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD).
• Analyze deployment, distribution, transportation, and mobility data to identify trends, constraints, root causes, shortfalls, and theater distribution challenges.
• Develop data-driven recommendations to improve mobility operations, transportation effectiveness, force flow, and utilization of theater distribution resources.
• Develop metrics, analytical products, reports, assessments, and senior-level briefings related to mobility, deployment, distribution, or transportation operations.
• Synchronize deployment and distribution data across operational stakeholders and support theater-level mobility assessments.

Requirements

• Three to seven (3–7) years of relevant mobility/logistics operations experience or equivalent military/operational experience.
• Experience within the last five (5) years using GATES, JOPES, Single Mobility System (SMS), and Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS).
• Knowledge of USCENTCOM TPFDD processes and applicable joint logistics and distribution guidance.
• Current IAT Level I professional certification.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, transportation, military studies, or a related field is preferred, but not required.

About Kaizen Approach

At Kaizen Approach, we truly care about our team, offering flexibility for a balanced life, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package that supports you and your family. We prioritize well-being with premium healthcare, financial and family support, retirement planning, and ongoing learning. With 4 weeks of PTO, 11 holidays, gifted 401k, profit sharing, and paid training, we are committed to your growth and happiness—both at work and beyond.

Benefits

• 4 weeks of PTO
• 11 holidays
• Premium healthcare
• Financial and family support
• Retirement planning (gifted 401k, profit sharing)
• Paid training and ongoing learning opportunities