Senior Future Operations & Global Planning SME (TS/SCI)

General Dynamics Information Technology; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), seeks highly experienced professionals to support USSOCOM J35 Future Operations and multi‑agency contingency planning. You will lead complex planning efforts, develop capabilities, and synchronize regional and global operations with senior leaders.

The role requires Top Secret/SCI clearance, 15+ years of related experience, and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading Joint Planning Group (JPG) discussions.
• 5+ years in strategic‑level planning (e.g., operational design, military decision-making process, contingency plan development).
• Completed, one Joint Staff, combatant command, or multi‑national staff tour.
• Graduate of a Joint Professional Military Education course, Intermediate Development Course, or a Senior Professional Military Education Course.
• 10+ years experience communicating in writing and verbally to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and provide assessments on DOW operations, plans, and strategies.
• Assess effectiveness of Geographic Combatant Commands’ overseas contingency plans with draft assessments outlining requirements.
• Facilitate and support detailed planning, research, and analysis for Counterterrorism and Counter-Violent Extremist Organizations contingency planning groups.
• Lead and support regional, trans-regional, and crisis action planning efforts in support of GCCs and USFK SOF requirements.
• Facilitate and lead USSOCOM’s Coordinating Authority in support of the Global Campaign Plan for Violent Extremist Organizations.
• Facilitate and lead Global Special Operations Synchronization in support of the Global Campaign Plan for Global Special Operations.
• Update the Global Special Operations Synchronization Process (GSOS).

Skills

Decision Making

Military Decision Making Process

Military Operations

Planning

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s degree with 20 years Military experience

Job description

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), seeks highly experienced professionals to support USSOCOM J35 Future Operations and multi‑agency contingency planning. You will lead complex planning efforts, develop capabilities, and synchronize regional and global operations with senior leaders.

The role requires Top Secret/SCI clearance, 15+ years of related experience, and US citizenship.