Operational Contract Support Specialist

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

Job summary

MB Solutions inc seeks an experienced OCS professional to support ARCENT planners, logisticians, and staff in integrating contracted capabilities into operations and plans. You will develop contractor management and support integration strategies while advising leadership on OCS doctrine and compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating with contracting officers, sustainment organizations, and supported commands, monitoring contractor performance, and preparing decision-support products for

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Operational Contract Support (OCS) and related contracting functions.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Provide OCS expertise to planners, logisticians, and operational staffs.
• Integrate contracted capabilities into operational plans, contingencies, exercises, deployments, and theater sustainment operations.
• Develop OCS plans, contractor management plans, and support integration strategies.
• Advise leadership on OCS doctrine, policies, regulations, and best practices.
• Coordinate with contracting officers and sustainment organizations to align contractor support with mission requirements.
• Monitor contractor support requirements, capabilities, and performance in operational environments.
• Prepare reports and decision-support products related to OCS planning and execution.
• Maintain an active Secret security clearance and perform additional duties as directed by ARCENT leadership.

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