Global Deployment Planner – Entry-Level Logistics

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Deployment Support Planner (Logistics Planner 2) based in Sumter, SC, provides critical expertise to 9AF AFCENT for deployment planning, force management, and global force allocation across USCENTCOM AOR. This role delivers high‑level analytics, ensures data accuracy in deployment systems, and enables timely coordination of contingency and steady‑state requirements with FAMs and aligned units.

The position requires 3 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with at

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience using Microsoft Office applications and email systems.
• Minimum of three years of experience with JCRM, JOPES, and DCAPES.
• Minimum of two years of experience with Global Force Management (GFM) processes and procedures.
• Minimum Secret security clearance required.
• Must have a current/active US Passport with the ability to deploy forward to AFCENT forward AOR operations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and analytical support for 9AF AFCENT deployment planning activities.
• Offer specialized expertise in Time Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) for contingency, exercise, and steady‑state operations.
• Facilitate Office of Functional Area Manager Oversight (OFAMO) actions per AFI 10‑401.
• Assist Functional Area Managers with identifying and validating requirements in JOPES/DCAPES using FRED and JCRM.
• Analyze sourcing status and provide corrective-action guidance to FAMs.
• Support daily coordination and validation of TPFDD requirements and assist in manpower planning.
• Process and facilitate requests for Air Force support to other Services’ contingency requirements.
• Provide expertise in building Deployment Requirements Manning Documents (DRMD).
• Review and improve training plans, AFI 10‑401, and joint publications.
• Assist deployed units in creating GFM products and coordinate with USAF Commands.

Skills

Microsoft Office

JCRM

JOPES

DCAPES

GFM processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Deployment Support Planner (Logistics Planner 2) based in Sumter, SC, provides critical expertise to 9AF AFCENT for deployment planning, force management, and global force allocation across USCENTCOM AOR. This role delivers high‑level analytics, ensures data accuracy in deployment systems, and enables timely coordination of contingency and steady‑state requirements with FAMs and aligned units.

The position requires 3 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with at