Operational Contract Support Specialist

MB Solutions inc; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MB Solutions inc is seeking an experienced OCS professional to support ARCENT planners, logisticians, and operational staffs. The role focuses on integrating contracted capabilities into operational plans and theater sustainment, and advising leadership on OCS doctrine and policies.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and an active Secret clearance. Responsibilities span planning, execution, and compliance across Army and DoD frameworks, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in relevant program or operations.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Operational Contract Support expertise to ARCENT planners, logisticians, and operational staffs.
• Integrate contracted capabilities into operational plans, contingencies, exercises, deployments, and theater sustainment operations.
• Analyze operational requirements and identify opportunities for contracted support solutions.
• Develop OCS plans, contractor management plans, support integration strategies, and OCS annexes for operational orders and plans.
• Advise leadership on OCS doctrine, policies, regulations, and best practices.
• Coordinate with contracting officers, requiring activities, sustainment organizations, and supported commands to align contractor support with mission requirements.
• Monitor contractor support requirements, capabilities, and performance within operational environments.
• Assist in managing contractor accountability, visibility, and compliance during deployed and contingency operations.
• Support operational planning teams, logistics synchronization meetings, exercises, and working groups.
• Assess risks associated with contractor support and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and decision-support products related to OCS planning and execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Army, Joint, DoD, and CENTCOM OCS policies and regulations.
• Maintain an active Secret security clearance and perform additional duties as directed by ARCENT leadership.

Skills

OCS expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Description:

Provides Operational Contract Support (OCS) expertise to ARCENT planners, logisticians, and operational staffs. Assists with integrating contracted capabilities into military operations, contingency plans, exercises, and theater sustainment activities. Reviews operational requirements to identify opportunities for contracted support and develops contractor management plans, support integration strategies, and OCS annexes. Coordinates with contracting officers, requiring activities, sustainment organizations, and supported commands to ensure effective incorporation of contractor capabilities into operational environments. Advises leadership on OCS doctrine, policies, procedures, and contractor accountability requirements throughout the CENTCOM AOR.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Operational Contract Support expertise to ARCENT planners, logisticians, and operational staffs.
• Integrate contracted capabilities into operational plans, contingencies, exercises, deployments, and theater sustainment operations.
• Analyze operational requirements and identify opportunities for contracted support solutions.
• Develop OCS plans, contractor management plans, support integration strategies, and OCS annexes for operational orders and plans.
• Advise leadership on OCS doctrine, policies, regulations, and best practices.
• Coordinate with contracting officers, requiring activities, sustainment organizations, and supported commands to align contractor support with mission requirements.
• Monitor contractor support requirements, capabilities, and performance within operational environments.
• Assist in managing contractor accountability, visibility, and compliance during deployed and contingency operations.
• Support operational planning teams, logistics synchronization meetings, exercises, and working groups.
• Assess risks associated with contractor support and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and decision-support products related to OCS planning and execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Army, Joint, DoD, and CENTCOM OCS policies and regulations.
• Maintain an active Secret security clearance and perform additional duties as directed by ARCENT leadership.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience: 8 Years

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Clearance: Secret