Levant Planning Analyst with Security Clearance

Obsidian Solutions Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsidian Solutions Group seeks an experienced Operational Planning Analyst to support MARCENT G-5 in developing plans for USCENTCOM, with a focus on the Levant region. You will participate in planning conferences, reviews, and produce responses to MARCENT submissions.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of regional/operational planning experience and an active TS/SCI clearance.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Operational planning

Levant region expertise

TS/SCI clearance

Strong writing skills

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Primary Location: MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida Clearance: Active TS/SCI Ability to work remotely: No

Job Summary 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

• 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. A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families. Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations.
• 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. 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.