9 AF AFCENT A55 Operational Planning Analyst

Serco; Oakland (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Serco is seeking an Air Forces Operational Planning Analyst at Shaw AFB, SC to support 9AF AFCENT planning and execution. You will provide critical operational planning expertise for deliberate and crisis actions, coordinate with multiple commands, and help develop and staff plans and annexes for leadership approval.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or AA with experience), active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, emails, and task management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or AA with 7 years of experience.
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, e-mail systems, and a Task Management Tool.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational planning expertise for deliberate and crisis action planning.
• Analyze and input recommendations for CONOP/CONEMP using CENTCOM guidance.
• Develop, coordinate, write base plans and annexes for 9AF AFCENT Commander approval.
• Brief leadership on requirements, risks, and activities.
• Coordinate with HAF/MAJCOM offices on briefings and products.
• Administer data repositories (websites, SharePoint, networks).
• Assist in drafting policy letters and guidance for planning.
• Ensure compliance with AFI 13-103 and related guidance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

E‑mail systems

Task Management Tool

Planning & coordination

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

AA degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Looking for a 9 AF AFCENT Air Forces Operational Planning Analyst opportunity at a place you can make a difference every day? Discover this great opportunity in our Shaw AFB, SC location. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our airmen by discovering your new role supporting this critical mission. You will be part of 9 the Air Force (9AF) United States Air Force Central Command (AFCENT) which is the Air Force Service Component of United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), a joint Department of Defense combatant command responsible for U.S. security interests in 27 nations that stretch from the Horn of Africa through the Persian Gulf region, into Central Asia. This position supports 9th AF Plans and Requirements Directorate (A55)

Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact for the United States Air Force and its clients. Our team has been recognized by the US Air Force as providing top quality services in support of the customers.

In This Role, You Will

• Provide operational planning expertise to assist in current and future deliberate and crisis action operational planning.
• Provide analysis and technical input to recommendations to 9AF AFCENT CONOP and CONEMP, guidance and other plans, utilizing CENTCOM and HAF guidance. In addition, the contractor will keep the existing plans and orders up to date and executable and coordinate with external agencies as required, to include USCENTCOM, Army Central Command (ARCENT), Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), CAOC, Air Expeditionary Wings (AEW), Joint EW Center, and others.
• Develop, coordinate, write base plans and select annexes (i.e., Annex C, Operations; Annex J, Command Relationships), and staff the full support plan (SUPLAN) and annexes for 9AF AFCENT Commander approval.
• Update/brief leadership on current and future requirements, limiting factors, risks, and activities.
• Facilitate Component Working Groups and coordinate across 9AF AFCENT functional areas and AEWs on the operations plans and contingency plans, including annexes and appendices.
• Coordinate with HAF and other MAJCOM offices (Air Combat Command, Air Mobility Command, etc.) on briefings, working groups, regularly scheduled meetings, and on development of common products and processes.
• Administer applicable data repositories (e.g., websites, SharePoint, C2IE) associated with plans on NIPR, SIPR, and other networks.
• Support 9AF AFCENT personnel in response to routine suspense’s and staff inquiries as applicable to 9AF AFCENT/USCENTCOM plans and general/broader office management and processes (such as Division-level tasker management) when required. In addition, the contractor shall assist in the development, for government production and distribution, of written documentation (e.g., 9AF AFCENT policy letters, letters of instruction, business rules, etc.), which enhance the understanding of 9AF AFCENT/USCENTCOM planning and execution.
• Comply with all staff policies IAW the current versions of AFI 13-103, Air Force Forces (AFFOR) Staff Operations, Readiness and Structures and HQ 9 AF (9AF AFCENT), and HQ 9 AF (9AF AFCENT)/A3 policies and guidance.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience
• OR AA degree and 7 years of experience
• An active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications, e-mail systems, and Task Management Tool or the equivalent.
• Ability to travel 25% domestically and internationally, including passport and visa requirements.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Military Aviation Unit Type Codes (UTCs) and Force Packaging
• Previous experience with JP 5-0 Joint Planning Process (JPP) and Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) to translating staff estimates into completed OPLANS, CONPLANS, OPORDS, FRAGOs, and functional plans.
• Familiarity in a Component-Numbered AF or HHQ staff position or other service equivalent
• Experience with USCENTCOM operational environment, including deliberate and crisis action planning.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer.

If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail].

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: 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.

Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust 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

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail].