Operations Mobility Analyst

Kaizen Approach, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium healthcare

4 weeks PTO

11 holidays

401k with profit sharing

Paid training

Job summary

Kaizen Approach is seeking an Operations Mobility Analyst at MacDill AFB in Tampa, FL, to support USCENTCOM mobilization and distribution efforts. The role focuses on visibility of force flow, airlift coordination, and movement of personnel, cargo, and equipment within the USCENTCOM AOR.

Qualified candidates will have 3–7 years of mobility/logistics experience, experience with JOPES/TPFDD, and an active TS/SCI clearance. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires experience supporting joint deployment and distribution operations across USCENTCOM AOR.
• Experience manipulating and interpreting TPFDD data for operational planning.
• Ability to coordinate high-priority airlift requirements and resolve execution issues.
• Monitor transport capabilities, identify shortfalls, and recommend mobility solutions.
• Coordinate mobility requirements with USTRANSCOM and theater stakeholders.
• Experience with GATES, JOPES, SMS and APACS; knowledge of USCENTCOM TPFDD processes.
• Current IAT Level I certification and ability to support mobility tracking and in-transit visibility.
• 3–7 years of mobility/logistics operations experience or equivalent military/operational background.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational mobility and deployment support to USCENTCOM AOR.
• Coordinate inter- and intra-theater airlift to move personnel, cargo and equipment.
• Maintain in-transit visibility and resolve mobility execution issues.
• Collaborate with theater logistics stakeholders to ensure synchronized mobility operations.

Skills

Joint deployment planning

TPFDD analysis

Airlift coordination

In-transit visibility

GATES/JOPES/SMS/APACS tools

IAT Level I certification

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics / related field

Tools

GATES

JOPES

SMS

APACS

Job description

Kaizen Approach is currently seeking an Operations Mobility Analyst to provide operational mobility and deployment and distribution support to U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) at MacDill AFB, FL. In this role, you will provide visibility of force flow and sustainment movement requirements, coordinate inter- and intra-theater airlift, and support the movement of personnel, cargo, and equipment throughout the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). This position involves monitoring transportation capabilities, identifying distribution resource shortfalls, managing TPFDD force flow, maintaining in-transit visibility, and resolving mobility execution issues. You will coordinate with USTRANSCOM, AFCENT Air Mobility Division (AMD), AMC/TACC, 618th AOC, aerial ports, service validators, and other theater logistics stakeholders to ensure synchronized and effective mobility operations.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to support joint deployment and distribution operations, theater mobility, force flow, airlift planning, and movement of personnel and cargo throughout the USCENTCOM AOR.
• Must possess experience utilizing the Joint Planning and Execution System (JOPES), including the ability to manipulate and interpret Time-Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD) in support of operational planning and execution.
• Must be capable of coordinating validated high-priority and short-notice airlift requirements and resolving inter- and intra-theater airlift execution issues.
• Must have the ability to monitor transportation capabilities, identify resource shortfalls, analyze airlift utilization, and recommend transportation movement priorities and mobility solutions.
• Must possess the ability to coordinate mobility requirements with organizations such as USTRANSCOM, AFCENT AMD, AMC/TACC, 618th AOC, aerial ports, service components, and movement validators.
• Must have experience within the last five (5) years using GATES, JOPES, Single Mobility System (SMS), and Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS), with knowledge of applicable USCENTCOM TPFDD processes and joint logistics and distribution guidance.
• Must possess and maintain a current IAT Level I professional certification and have the ability to support movement tracking, in-transit visibility, Theater Clearance Requests, official travel coordination, and related theater mobility requirements.
• Must have three to seven (3–7) years of relevant mobility/logistics operations experience or equivalent military/operational experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, transportation, military studies, or a related field is preferred, but not required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Salary Range

A variety of factors can impact the final salary offered, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant work experience, specialized skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

About Kaizen Approach

At Kaizen Approach, we truly care about our team, offering flexibility for a balanced life, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package that supports you and your family. We prioritize well-being with premium healthcare, financial and family support, retirement planning, and ongoing learning. With 4 weeks of PTO, 11 holidays, gifted 401k, profit sharing, and paid training, we are committed to your growth and happiness—both at work and beyond!

Kaizen Approach is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.