Operations Mobility Analyst with Security Clearance

Kaizen Approach, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium healthcare

Financial and family support

Retirement planning

Ongoing learning

4 weeks PTO

11 holidays

401k profit sharing

Paid training

Job summary

Kaizen Approach, Inc. seeks an Operations Mobility Analyst to support USCENTCOM mobility operations at MacDill AFB, FL. You will monitor force flow, coordinate airlift, and ensure efficient movement of personnel, cargo, and equipment across the USCENTCOM AOR.

The role requires JOPES/TPFDD proficiency, experience with GATES, SMS, APACS, and an active TS/SCI clearance. You will work with USTRANSCOM and theater validators to maintain in-transit visibility and resolve mobility issues.

Qualifications

• Must be able to support joint deployment and distribution operations across USCENTCOM AOR.
• Proficient in using JOPES and interpreting TPFDD for planning and execution.
• Capable of coordinating high-priority airlift requests and resolving airlift issues.
• Monitor transportation capabilities and identify resource shortfalls.
• Coordinate mobility requirements with USTRANSCOM and theater stakeholders.
• Experience with GATES, SMS, APACS and USCENTCOM TPFDD processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobility and deployment support to USCENTCOM at MacDill AFB.
• Coordinate inter- and intra-theater airlift to move personnel, cargo, and equipment.
• Monitor force flow and in-transit visibility; resolve mobility execution issues.
• Collaborate with theater logistics stakeholders to ensure synchronized mobility operations.
• Support movement tracking, theater clearance requests, and official travel coordination.

Skills

JOPES

TPFDD

GATES

SMS

APACS

IAT Level I

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, transportation, military studies, or related field

Tools

JOPES tools

Logistics systems

Job description

Operations Mobility Analyst 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.