Irregular Warfare Planner

Horizon Strategies LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Strategies LLC in Tampa, FL, is seeking an Irregular Warfare Planner to support USCENTCOM theater-level planning. The role involves developing plans, COAs, orders, CONOPs, and coordinating across DoD, interagency, allied, and partner-nation activities.

Candidates should have 10+ years in SOF and at least 2 years in sensitive or cyber activities, TS/SCI clearance, and readiness for CONUS/OCONUS travel. Normal work hours and on-site performance at USCENTCOM HQ, Tampa.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the Special Operations Enterprise.
• 2+ years in sensitive IC or cyber activities.
• 5+ years in SOF/IW at a Joint or Geographic Combatant Command HQ.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans, COAs, FRAGOs, orders, CONOPs, and MICONs aligned to USCENTCOM priorities.
• Write, review, and edit IW-related documents.
• Coordinate and synchronize full-spectrum special operations in joint and interagency contexts.
• Advise on SOF employment in support of IW and address complex challenges.
• Coordinate planning and execution across DoD, interagency, allied, coalition, and multinational activities.
• Provide expertise for current IW operations and SME coordination.
• Coordinate FOIA requests and MDRs for designated files.
• Safeguard government information and comply with records requirements.
• Deliver products to the designated government task lead, COR, or alternate COR.

Skills

English fluency

Strategic planning

Coordination & briefing

Job description

Full Time Professional FL-CENTCOM SPPS, Tampa, FL, US

Irregular Warfare Planner

CLIN: Strategy, Plans, Exercises, & Policy Services Irregular Warfare

Background: This contract supports U.S. Central Command's theater-level planning mission by providing experienced professionals who develop strategies, campaign plans, operational orders, assessments, and coordination products that integrate military, interagency, allied, and partner-nation activities throughout the USCENTCOM area of responsibility.

Position Summary:Provides Special Operations and Irregular Warfare planning support for sensitive activities, cyber-related experience, plans, orders, concepts, and operational synchronization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop plans, COAs, FRAGOs, orders, CONOPs, and MICONs and align SOF and IW support to USCENTCOM priorities.
• Write, review, and edit IW-related documents.
• Coordinate and synchronize full-spectrum special operations in joint, multinational, and interagency contexts.
• Advise on SOF employment in support of IW and address complex operational and strategic challenges.
• Synchronize planning and execution across DoD, interagency, allied, coalition, and multinational activities in the USCENTCOM AOR.
• Provide expertise for current IW operations, other SOF and special activities, and professional-development SME coordination.
• Coordinate FOIA requests and MDRs for designated CCJ5 files.
• Safeguard classified and unclassified Government information, property, controlled forms, facilities, equipment, and materials.
• Maintain Government records separately from company records and comply with applicable federal records, FOIA, Privacy Act, DoD, and USCENTCOM requirements.
• Perform work to the PWS quality standards and correct identified product deficiencies within applicable performance thresholds.
• Support required contract deliverables and provide products to the designated government task lead, COR, or alternate COR through approved USCENTCOM channels.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience working in the Special Operations Enterprise.
• At least 2 years of specialized experience in military or Intelligence Community compartmented or sensitive activities, or cyber experience.
• At least 5 years of direct SOF and/or IW experience at a Joint or Geographic Combatant Command headquarters.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Skills, knowledge, training, current certifications, and licenses necessary to perform the assigned PWS services.
• Common Access Card eligibility and completion of required Information Assurance training and the USCENTCOM Staff Officer Orientation Course before network access.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience with SOF, Special Mission Units, or Special or Technical Units of federal, state, or local law enforcement.

Security, Work Location, Schedule, and Travel

• Minimum TS/SCI clearance must be possessed and maintained unless the applicable CLIN description expressly provides an exception. Applicable positions may be subject to a counterintelligence polygraph.
• Primary place of performance is generally USCENTCOM Headquarters, Tampa, Florida, unless supporting an authorized contingency or continuity requirement. Approved remote work may include classified or unclassified work under current USCENTCOM policy.
• Normal operations mirror USCENTCOM military and civilian schedules. The basic workday is eight hours between 0730 and 1630, with core hours from 0900 to 1500, Monday through Friday except federal holidays or facility closures.
• Must be prepared and eligible for CONUS and OCONUS travel and able to obtain an official passport when required.

Employment Status: W2 | Full Time | Salary | Exempt

Compensation for this position is competitive and will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, and contractual considerations.

This is a benefits-eligible position with access to a comprehensive employee benefits package.