Levant Planning Analyst

Obsidian Solutions Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsidian Solutions Group is seeking an Operational Planning Analyst at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL to support MARCENT G-5 planning in USCENTCOM with a focus on the Levant region. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to work full-time on-site.

You will develop MARCENT support plans, participate in conferences and planning product reviews, and provide contingency planning expertise for joint and multinational operations, delivering assessments and information papers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of regional/operational planning experience.
• Regional expertise in Levant-area political-military affairs.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Strong coordination and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop MARCENT support plans in the USCENTCOM AOR with a focus on the Levant region.
• Participate in USCENTCOM conferences and planning product reviews; prepare responses for MARCENT submission.
• Provide planning expertise on Component supporting plans for Combatant Command OPLANs and CONPLANs.
• Provide contingency planning expertise for joint, bi-lateral, and multi-lateral plans.
• Attend planning conferences/working groups; provide IPRs to COMUSMARCENT.
• Develop assessments, briefs, information papers, and standard naval messages supporting strategic plans.
• Support planning, coordination, and management of conferences and MARCENT working groups.
• Attend CENTCOM Battle Rhythm events and provide contingency planning support for emergent efforts.

Skills

Levant regional expertise

Coordination & writing

TS/SCI clearance

5+ years planning experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

Primary Location: MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida. Clearance: Active TS/SCI. Ability to work remotely: No. Job Type: Full-time.

Provide Operational Planning Analysis support to the MARCENT Plans and Policy Directorate (G-5) for development of MARCENT support plans in the USCENTCOM AOR, with a focus on the Levant region.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop MARCENT support plans in the USCENTCOM AOR with a focus on the Levant region.
• Participate in USCENTCOM conferences and planning product reviews; prepare responses for MARCENT submission.
• Provide planning expertise on Component supporting plans for Combatant Command OPLANs and CONPLANs.
• Provide contingency planning expertise for joint, bi-lateral, and multi-lateral plans.
• Attend joint, bi-lateral, multi-lateral, and coalition planning conferences/working groups; provide IPRs to COMUSMARCENT.
• Develop assessments, briefs, information papers, and standard naval messages supporting strategic, policy, campaign, and posture plans.
• Support planning, coordination, and management of conferences and internal MARCENT working groups.
• Attend CENTCOM Battle Rhythm events and provide contingency planning support for emergent efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant regional/operational planning experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Regional expertise in Levant-area political-military affairs.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Strong coordination and writing skills.
• Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Work is generally performed in a standard office environment at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida. Must be able to sit, stand, and use computer equipment for extended periods. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.

Travel

• Travel required to support USCENTCOM planning conferences and working groups.

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non‑merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.