Senior Bilateral Planning Analyst - USCENTCOM AOR

Obsidian Solutions Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsidian Solutions Group in Tampa, FL is seeking a senior planner to support the MARCENT Plans and Policy Directorate (G‑5). You will lead bi‑lateral and multi‑lateral contingency plan development for the USCENTCOM AOR, coordinating with MARCENT and CENTCOM staff.

The role requires expert lead planning experience at the Combatant or Component Command level, a TS/SCI clearance, and strong briefing skills. On‐site work at MacDill AFB with travel to planning conferences is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of relevant operational planning experience (Master’s preferred).
• Expert-level lead planning experience at the Combatant Command or Component Command level.
• Strong written and briefing skills; TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead contingency plan development for USCENTCOM AOR in coordination with MARCENT Plans and Policy Directorate.
• Support bi‑lateral and multi‑lateral planning conferences and staff reviews of planning products.
• Draft MARCENT responses for approval, ensuring proper deployment and employment of Marine forces.
• Support development of component plans to Combatant Command OPLANs and CONPLANs.
• Provide contingency planning support for joint and coalition plans, including compartmented plans.
• Attend planning conferences/working groups and deliver IPRs to MARCENT leadership.
• Develop assessments, briefs, information papers, and automated messages; support strategic posture planning.
• Participate in CENTCOM Battle Rhythm events and MARCENT working groups.

Skills

Operational planning

Lead planning

TS/SCI clearance

Briefing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Obsidian Solutions Group in Tampa, FL is seeking a senior planner to support the MARCENT Plans and Policy Directorate (G‑5). You will lead bi‑lateral and multi‑lateral contingency plan development for the USCENTCOM AOR, coordinating with MARCENT and CENTCOM staff.

The role requires expert lead planning experience at the Combatant or Component Command level, a TS/SCI clearance, and strong briefing skills. On‐site work at MacDill AFB with travel to planning conferences is expected.