Operational Planning Analyst (Levant)

Lukos; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lukos is seeking an Operational Planning Analyst to support the U.S. Marine Corps Forces in Tampa, Florida. The role involves strategic planning for military operations, requiring expert-level knowledge of contingency planning within the USCENTCOM AOR.

Candidates must possess at least ten years of military experience, a TS/SCI Security Clearance, and the ability to travel on short notice. The position emphasizes strong analytical and communication skills alongside the development of strategic plans.

Qualifications

• Expert-level knowledge of Component supporting plans for Combatant Command OPLANs.
• Experience coordinating and managing military conferences.
• Ability to write and present high-quality planning documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational planning analysis services for MARCENT support plans.
• Assist in USCENTCOM conferences and planning product reviews.
• Develop assessments, briefs, and information papers.

Skills

Ten years’ military experience

Expert-level knowledge of contingency planning

Strong writing and communication skills

Education

Must possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance

Tools

Military planning systems

Job description

Please note: This position is contingent upon the award of a contract. We will provide updates on the status of the contract and next steps during the hiring process.

Job Objective

Under a five-year contract, the Operational Planning Analyst (Levant) will support the United States Marine Corps Forces, Central Command (MARCENT) and subordinate commands. The scope of the requirement includes professional services for MARCENT located aboard MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, which serves as a Component Command to U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM). The Operational Planning Analyst (Levant) will support the Plans and Policy Directorate (G-5) within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). The G-5 assists and advises the COMUSMARCENT in joint-level and service-level planning, deliberate planning, crisis action planning, force deployment planning, Information Operations (IO), Special Technical Operations (STO)/Special Access Programs (SAP), command strategy and policy generation, doctrine review and analysis, Naval, command relationships, componency, security cooperation, CENTCOM exercises, Key Leader Engagement (KLE), operational assessments, and requirements development, validation, and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational planning analysis services for the development of MARCENT support plans in the USCENTCOM AOR with a focus on the Levant region
• Assist and participate in USCENTCOM conferences, USCENTCOM planning product reviews
• Prepare responses to USCENTCOM for MARCENT submission, and ensure that all plans reflect the proper deployment and employment of Marine forces
• 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, and provide IPRs on planning efforts to COMUSMARCENT
• Develop assessments, briefs, information papers, and standard naval messages in order to assist in the development of strategic, policy, campaign, and posture plans
• Attend CENTCOM Battle Rhythm events (e.g. Joint Planning Group, Joint Planning Board, Modeling and Simulation Working Group, etc.), and provide contingency planning support for emergent planning efforts as required

Qualifications

• Note: This section consolidates the original qualifications language. See original content for details.

Certification & Education

• Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas.
• Must be able to meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements available under the OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01 and Air Force Manual 17-1301.
• Must be able to complete an in-scope (per current DoD 6-year reinvestigation requirement), favorable, ST5 investigation (to include SBPR, PPR, T5R, or current enrollment in the DoD Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Continuous Vetting (CV) program), adjudicated for SCI eligibility by the DoD Central Adjudication Facility (DoD CAF) without conditions, exceptions, or waivers at the time of performance and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.
• Must possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance

Experience Required

• Ten years’ military experience
• Expert-level knowledge of contingency planning for joint, bi-lateral and multi-lateral plans in the USCENTCOM AOR
• Expert-level knowledge of Component supporting plans for Combatant Command OPLANs and CONPLANs
• Full understanding and experience in planning, coordinating, and managing conferences and supporting internal MARCENT working groups
• Preferred: Experience in the development of strategic, policy, campaign, and posture plans
• Strong writing, analytical, and reading skills, as well as the ability to effectively communicate

Security Clearance

• Must possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance

Education & Certification

• Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas.
• Must be able to meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements available under the OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01 and Air Force Manual 17-1301.
• Must be able to complete an in-scope (per current DoD 6-year reinvestigation requirement), favorable, ST5 investigation (to include SBPR, PPR, T5R, or current enrollment in the DoD Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Continuous Vetting (CV) program), adjudicated for SCI eligibility by the DoD Central Adjudication Facility (DoD CAF) without conditions, exceptions, or waivers at the time of performance and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.

Security & Location

• Work Location: MARCENT, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida
• Travel: Contractor personnel must support projected travel in support of government requirements to MARCENT AOR and supporting locations, which includes but is not limited to a long list of countries; ability to travel on short notice is preferred

EEO Statement

Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.