Exercise Mobility Analyst

Firebird AST; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Firebird AST is seeking an onsite Exercise Mobility Analyst to provide logistics and transportation planning expertise for joint deployment across the CENTCOM AOR. The role requires active TSSCI clearance and experience with JOPES/ITARS systems.

You will oversee validation of airlift movement records, ensure documentation per directives, and coordinate with validators and JTF. A Bachelor’s degree is required, and the team works in a mission-focused, security-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Active TSSCI clearance.
• Proficient in JOPES and interpretation of TPFDD for planning and execution.
• Experience with ITARS, JOPES, GATES, SMS, and CAMPSIAT Level I certification.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and deliver thorough products.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team managing USCENTCOM intra theater JOPES/ITARS airlift movement records.
• Validate records to align with CENTCOM priorities and timelines.
• Document validated movement requirements per applicable directives (TPFDD, FCG, AFI 24 604).
• Manage and distribute the STT per USCENTCOM policies.
• Monitor daily messages to identify exercise requirements and coordinate with AFCENT AMD.

Skills

JOPES expertise

ITARS experience

MS Office proficiency

oral and written communication

Education

Bachelors Degree in any related field

Tools

GATES

SMS

CAMPSIAT Level I

Job description

Firebird AST is accepting applications for an onsite TSSCI cleared Exercise Mobility Analyst to provide operational logistics and transportation planning expertise in support of joint deployment and distribution operations across the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility AOR Pending contract award Award anticipation December 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee a team responsible for managing USCENTCOM intra theater JOPES and Intra Theater Airlift Request System ITARS airlift movement records validating requirements in alignment with CENTCOM priorities and resolving operational issues encountered by users throughout the AOR
• Validate USCENTCOM intra theater JOPES and ITARS airlift movement records to ensure compliance with established priorities and operational timelines while facilitating timely resolution of challenges experienced by service validators across the theater
• Confirm that all validated movement requirements are fully documented in accordance with TPFDD Letter of Instruction Foreign Clearance Guide FCG Air Force Instruction AFI 24 604 and all applicable AOR specific guidance and directives
• Manage and distribute the Single Ticket Tracker STT in accordance with USCENTCOM policies and guidance ensuring timely and accurate dissemination across appropriate channels
• Monitor relevant message newsgroups daily to identify action and process exercise related requirements and messages within established timelines ensuring all validated records are submitted to the AFCENT AMD for further coordination and execution
• Identify systemic issues recurring errors and negative trends within the intra theater validation process; recommend and implement corrective actions; and update local tactics techniques and procedures TTPs for incorporation into USCENTCOM wide guidance
• Coordinate regularly with component command and Joint Task Force JTF validators to confirm they are appropriately trained and managing movement records in accordance with current USCENTCOM validation guidance and standards
• Conduct formal training for service validators operating in support of the CENTCOM AOR ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and tools required to effectively validate and manage airlift movement records in compliance with joint operational procedures

REQUIREMENTS

• Active TSSCI clearance
• Proficient in the use of the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System JOPES including manipulation and interpretation of Time Phased Force Deployment Data TPFDD to support operational planning and execution functions
• In the last five years must have experience with the Intra Theater Airlift Request System ITARS; Joint Planning and Execution System JOPES or the program or record system; Global Air Transportation Execution System GATES; Single Mobility System SMS; and Consolidated Air Mobility Planning System CAMPSIAT Level I Professional Certification
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools; brief materials in formats including Microsoft Office tools eg Excel Word PowerPoint etc
• Work independently with minimal oversight; provide thorough and completed products
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills

EDUCATION

• Bachelors Degree in any related field

CLEARANCE

• Active DoW TSSCI

About Firebird AST

Firebird AST is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business SDVOSB based in Northern Virginia and a market recognized leader within the IC Department of Defense Homeland Security Law Enforcement and the Private Sector. We maintain a corporate culture deeply rooted in the US Military core values that gave us our start honor integrity commitment and selfless service. For this reason our customers needs and missions always comes first. We seek hard working highly experienced extremely motivated professionally proven subject matter experts trainers leaders innovators and technical experts to serve on our team. Firebird AST has a firm understanding that our employees are our greatest asset and that accordingly they are to be provided the greatest level of respect and care possible. Firebird AST is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.