Strategic Deployment & Logistics Planner

ARMY TRANSPORTATION; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Army Transportation seeks a Brigade Plans Chief to steer contingency planning for strategic deployment, RSO/RSOI, and movement of forces and cargo across AORs. You will coordinate port operations and integrate data using JOPES for synchronized timing and execution.

The role requires directing a team, evaluating plans, and ensuring compliant operations while maintaining readiness for complex deployments and sensitive material movements.

Qualifications

• Directing end-to-end contingency planning for strategic deployment and RSO/RSOI.
• Coordinating seaport and ocean terminal operations to support heavy force deployment.
• Evaluating Area of Responsibility OPLANs using advanced planning systems (JOPES).
• Supervising a team, managing performance, and ensuring compliant workforce.

Responsibilities

• Direct contingency plans for deployment and RSOI of forces and cargo.
• Coordinate MOTs and seaports to support deployments and load planning.
• Analyze and integrate Time Phased Force Deployment Data with JOPES.
• Lead teams, assign work, and resolve personnel issues to maintain readiness.

Skills

Contingency planning

Transportation planning

Team leadership

OPLANs analysis

Tools

JOPES

TPFDD

Job description

Army Transportation seeks a Brigade Plans Chief to steer contingency planning for strategic deployment, RSO/RSOI, and movement of forces and cargo across AORs. You will coordinate port operations and integrate data using JOPES for synchronized timing and execution.

The role requires directing a team, evaluating plans, and ensuring compliant operations while maintaining readiness for complex deployments and sensitive material movements.