Crisis Action Planner & JOC Operations Lead

Army National Guard Units; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units seeks a Plans and Operations Specialist (Title 32) to lead crisis action planning and coordinate state active-duty operations. This role requires expertise in establishing and sustaining a Joint Operations Center and related facilities across the state.

The position emphasizes development of procedures, training, and certification programs to ensure rapid, coordinated responses to emergencies and national security tasks.

Qualifications

• GS-0301-11 level requires Ph.D. or 3 years of graduate study toward it, or an equivalent.
• Must provide OFFICIAL transcripts to support Educational claims.
• Experience coordinating state active duty operations and crisis response plans is essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the State NG focal point for Crisis Action Planning and the Officer in Charge of the JOC (24/7 operations).
• Develop operational procedures to execute civil-military taskings from the National Command Authority or Governor.
• Plan and establish a JOC within Joint Force Headquarters and Quick Reaction Force Platform Centers, and lead training programs.

Skills

Crisis Action Planning

Joint Operations Center Leadership

Operational Procedures Development

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

Army National Guard Units seeks a Plans and Operations Specialist (Title 32) to lead crisis action planning and coordinate state active-duty operations. This role requires expertise in establishing and sustaining a Joint Operations Center and related facilities across the state.

The position emphasizes development of procedures, training, and certification programs to ensure rapid, coordinated responses to emergencies and national security tasks.