* Operational Planner/Analyst SME

Sellers & Associates, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellers & Associates, LLC in Tampa, FL seeks an experienced Operational Planner / Analyst SME to deliver senior technical and strategic support for SOF mission delivery. You will advise leadership, shape planning, and ensure contract objectives are met across global operations.

This role requires 5+ years in SOF contexts, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with multinational teams while maintaining high readiness and training standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Minimum 5 years supporting USSOCOM/SOF missions.
• Experience in SOF operations, global mission support, logistics, intelligence, communications, or training.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on SOF mission support and operational requirements.
• Develop strategic planning for SOF education and training.
• Maintain knowledge of current SOF doctrine and emerging tech.
• Support planning and execution of global services for SOF customers.
• Coordinate with international partners to leverage experience.
• Analyze operational needs and develop improvement solutions.
• Coordinate with government leadership, military personnel, contractors.
• Review policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with program management including schedules and risk mitigation.
• Develop reports and strategic recommendations for leadership.
• Oversee training programs and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Provide instruction and knowledge transfer to staff and customers.
• Identify emerging mission requirements and recommend improvements.
• Provide reach-back support for time-sensitive issues.

Skills

SOF mission support

Strategic planning

Executive briefing

Leadership

Multinational environments

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

Collaboration tools

Job description

Sellers & Associates, LLC (S&A) is seeking a Operational Planner / Analyst Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support SOF Global Services Delivery. Provides senior‑level technical, operational, and strategic expertise in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF) missions worldwide. Advises leadership, supports mission planning and execution, enhances workforce readiness through training oversight, and ensures delivery of high‑quality services aligned with customer requirements, operational priorities, and contract objectives.

Experience Level: Senior

Location: Tampa, FL

Travel Allocation: 10-20%

Clearance: Top Secret

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and recommendations on SOF mission support, service delivery, and operational requirements.
• Provide input and direction into the development of strategic planning for SOF related education and training.
• Maintain knowledge of current SOF doctrine and emerging technologies.
• Support planning, coordination, and execution of global services for SOF customers across multiple theaters.
• Coordinated with SOF International partners to develop relationships and leverage collective experience.
• Analyze operational needs and develop solutions that improve readiness, efficiency, and mission success.
• Coordinate with government leadership, military personnel, contractors, and partner organizations.
• Review policies, procedures, and operational processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Assist with program management activities including schedules, deliverables, risk mitigation, and performance tracking.
• Develop reports, briefings, white papers, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Oversee training programs to ensure personnel are properly prepared to support SOF mission requirements.
• Evaluate training effectiveness, identify capability gaps, and recommend improvements to training materials and delivery methods.
• Provide instruction, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to program staff and customer personnel as needed.
• Identify emerging mission requirements and recommend process improvements or capability enhancements.
• Provide reach‑back support and rapid response expertise for time‑sensitive operational issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Minimum 5 years supporting USSOCOM, Theater Special Operations Commands, or related SOF missions
• Experience in SOF operations, global mission support, logistics, intelligence, communications, or training
• Experience developing, managing, or overseeing training programs
• Ability to work in austere, high‑tempo, and multinational environments
• Ability to prepare executive‑level briefings and technical documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving abilities

Sellers & Associates LLC (S&A) is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that provides effective and affordable Programmatic and Engineering Support Services and Solutions for our Government and Commercial Clients. We work directly with our clients taking the time to understand their culture and requirements, designing a custom solution tailored to meet their unique needs at an affordable price without sacrificing quality. Our specialties include Program/Engineering Management, Training/Training Technology, Technology/Product Development Strategy and Analysis, Project Management (Cost, Schedule, Scope & Quality), and Strategic Planning applied within our clients' unique domains and context.

Sellers and Associates, LLC is an E‑Verify company and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.