JOPES Planner

Horizon Strategies LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Strategies LLC is seeking a JOPES Planner to support USCENTCOM planning in Tampa, FL. The role focuses on joint operations planning, execution system expertise, and force deployment analysis within a high-security government contracting environment.

The position requires a minimum of 5 years of military experience, 5 years with JOPES, and 3 years at a Joint/Combined Command HQ, with TS/SCI clearance likely. On-site work in Tampa, with potential remote options in alignment with policy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of military experience.
• 5+ years of experience using JOPES.
• 3+ years of experience at a Joint or Combined Command headquarters.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze joint, multinational, and interagency operations.
• Produce graphics and written analyses reflecting the strategic picture.
• Analyze DoD, interagency, and multinational operations for USCENTCOM alignment.
• Apply automation and modeling resources to analysis.
• Integrate JOPES Time-Phased Force Deployment Data into plans.
• Coordinate with USTRANSCOM for mission feasibility analysis.
• Conduct functional analysis of operational plans through Level 4 detail.
• Coordinate FOIA requests and MDRs for designated files.
• Safeguard classified and unclassified government information and records.
• Maintain government records per FOIA, Privacy Act, DoD, and USCENTCOM requirements.
• Support contract deliverables and provide products to the designated government lead through USCENTCOM channels.

Skills

English fluency

Job description

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JOPES Planner

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

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1108

CLIN: Strategy, Plans, Exercises, and Policy Support Services / JOPES

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 Joint Operations Planning and Execution System expertise, force deployment analysis, feasibility coordination, and operational-plan analysis supporting USCENTCOM decisions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Research and analyze full-spectrum operations in joint, multinational, and interagency contexts.
• Produce graphics, written analysis, and other products accurately reflecting the evolving operational and strategic picture.
• Analyze DoD, interagency, and multinational operations for synchronization with USCENTCOM objectives.
• Apply automation and computer-modeling resources to analysis.
• Integrate JOPES Time-Phased Force Deployment Data analysis into operational and strategic plans.
• Coordinate with USTRANSCOM and provide feasibility analysis for planned missions.
• Conduct functional analysis of operational plans through Level 4 detail.
• 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 5 years of military experience.
• At least 5 years of experience using JOPES.
• At least 3 years of experience at a Joint or Combined 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.

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.