Strategic Future Operations Lead – SOF Planning

General Dynamics - IT; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits and wellness

Job summary

Iron EagleX is seeking a senior operations planner to support USSOCOM J35 at MacDill AFB. You will analyze DoW operations, guide contingency planning, and lead cross‑regional synchronization efforts with special operations forces to inform senior leader decisions.

The role requires extensive joint, SOF, and interagency experience, with a DoW Top Secret clearance and US citizenship. A master’s or equivalent mix of education and service is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess DOW operations, plans, and strategies.
• Evaluate overseas contingency plans for GCCs and provide draft assessments.
• Lead planning, research, and analysis for CT and C-VEO contingency groups.
• Support regional and trans-regional planning for GCCs and USFK SOF.
• Coordinate with USSOCOM on the Global Campaign Plan and synchronization processes.
• Contribute to the Global Special Operations Synchronization efforts and GSOS updates.

Skills

JPG leadership

Strategic planning

Joint Staff tour

PME graduate

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s + 20 years military exp

Job description

Iron EagleX is seeking a senior operations planner to support USSOCOM J35 at MacDill AFB. You will analyze DoW operations, guide contingency planning, and lead cross‑regional synchronization efforts with special operations forces to inform senior leader decisions.

The role requires extensive joint, SOF, and interagency experience, with a DoW Top Secret clearance and US citizenship. A master’s or equivalent mix of education and service is required.