Forward Planner (62356)

Beshenich Muir & Associates; Fort Knox (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Beshenich Muir & Associates seeks a Forward Planner to support the LOGCAP program at Fort Knox, KY. The role requires performing independent research, coordinating operations, and developing contract requirement packages for sustainment activities.

The ideal candidate brings ten years of Army logistics planning experience, proficiency with JOPP, and strong MS Word/PowerPoint/Excel skills. Travel up to 25% and a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years’ experience working in support of a Joint, U.S. Army, or component-level headquarters.
• Graduates of ILE MEL4 and Support Operations Course (Phase 2) with logistics deployment experience.
• Possess a functional understanding of the Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP).
• Broad knowledge of the Army sustainment enterprise and its relation to other HQs to ensure strategic communication.
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent in-depth research and analysis of current and emerging policy, regulations, directives, or industrial issues.
• Assist with the management of day-to-day operations, synchronization, and coordination for the LOGCAP program.
• Develop and maintain LOGCAP contract requirements packages (technical data packages, exhibits, diagrams, etc.).
• Review, prepare analyses, coordinate and develop draft staff actions and requests for information; prepare or review briefings and memos per Army regulations and collaborate with the local LOGCAP Planner.
• Perform research and draft responses to inquiries; monitor events involving new and ongoing operations and exercise requirements.
• Prepare briefings and special studies; monitor and track changing LOGCAP requirements.

Skills

Policy analysis

Logistics planning

Communication

Education

ILE MEL4 program

Support Operations Course (Phase 2)

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Fort Knox - Fort Knox , KY 40121, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Professional Services, BMA is seeking a Forward Planner to join our team and support the GLASS III Program located in Fort Knox, KY.

Job Summary

• Perform independent in-depth research and analysis of current and emerging policy, regulations, directives, or industrial issues.
• Assist with the management of day-to-day operations, synchronization, and coordination for the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) and provide recommendations and information on operational issues.
• Develop and maintain accurate and thorough LOGCAP contract requirements packages (technical data packages, exhibits, diagrams, etc.), screen requirements for completeness and accuracy, and suitability.
• Review, prepare analyses, coordinate and develop draft staff actions and requests for information; prepare or review briefings and memos in accordance with Army regulations (i.e., AR 25-50); and collaborate with the local LOGCAP Planner.
• Perform research and draft responses to inquiries; assist with monitoring events involving new and ongoing operations and exercise requirements.
• Monitor events involving new and ongoing operations and exercise requirements.
• Perform professional in-depth research and analysis of emerging policy, regulations, directives, and industrial issues; prepare briefings and information papers; update and maintain training and exercise files in SharePoint.
• Perform research and respond to inquiries in a timely, professional manner.
• Prepare briefings and special studies.
• Monitor and track changing LOGCAP requirements.
• Participate in various training and exercise events (LOGCAP and others). Research and develop course curriculum.
• Attend meetings and teleconferences, prepare reports, and develop and manage Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) injects.
• Develop and update exercise event scheduling requirements.

Clearance Requirements

There is a Secret security clearance requirement for this position.

Required Skills & Certifications

• Minimum of ten years’ experience working in support of a Joint, U.S. Army, or component-level headquarters.
• Planners at a minimum should be graduates of the ILE – Military Education Level (MEL4) program and the Support Operations Course (Phase 2), and have logistics experience in deployment/combat in a support operations position.
• Possess a functional understanding of the Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP).
• Broad knowledge of the Army sustainment enterprise at the Department of the Army and how it relates to other procuring headquarters, USTRANSCOM, and other ASCC headquarters is required to ensure strategic lines of communication are nested with current capabilities to enlist support across a wide array of sustainment organizations.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Desired Skills & Certifications

• Experience working at the one star or higher-level command.

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

• Must operate in a variety of settings, including Office, inside and outside training venues, outside field locations. May be periodically exposed to weather conditions.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Overview

BMA is an employee-owned small business headquartered in Huntsville, AL that provides superior customer service by empowering all levels of our staff to make timely decisions to produce high-quality results. BMA fosters an environment of passion, precision, and dedication in order to fulfill our commitments to our partners, government, and country.

Benefits

We believe that our employees well-being is paramount to our success so our benefits package has been crafted with that in mind. We offer multiple healthcare coverage options to include low deductible, high deductible, and plans eligible for our Health Savings Account (HSA) option. Along with medical coverage, employees have dental, vision, accident & illness, short- and long-term disability all available to them. BMA proudly maintains a 401(k) plan with an industry leading 6% match that can include profit sharing based on company performance. Lastly, being an employee-owned company means that BMA offers a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing eligible employees the opportunity to earn stock in BMA, subject to plan eligibility and vesting requirements.

AAP & EEO Statement

BMA is an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State, or Local Law.