Strategic Planner/Analyst (SOCSOUTH J5)

Streamline Defense; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Streamline Defense is seeking an exceptionally qualified Strategic Planner/Analyst to support SOCSOUTH at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida. The role focuses on strategy, campaign planning, and assessments across the USSOUTHCOM AOR, with on-site duties at Homestead ARB.

The candidate will perform research, develop tactical-to-operational plans, and coordinate with joint, interagency, and multinational partners to strengthen regional security and readiness.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 10+ years of professional and military experience, including 5 years in USSOUTHCOM AOR or TSOC
• 5 years of SOF experience
• Graduate of Senior Service College or advanced military studies program such as SAMS/SAWS/MAWS/JAWS
• Language proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese
• Experience in planning, policy, security cooperation, operational design, and campaign plan development

Responsibilities

• Perform research and planning across SOF approach to IW and warfare environments
• Develop recommendations to improve SOCSOUTH coordination with partners
• Assess force posture and capabilities for readiness and responsiveness
• Conduct strategic and operational analysis supporting TCP and USSOUTHCOM theater plans
• Develop country and regional campaign plans tailored to SOCSOUTH AOR
• Conduct contingency planning for COAs and crisis action planning
• Support policy, political-military analysis and mission improvement analyses
• Provide recommendations on theater posture and policy matters including agreements

Skills

Strategic planning

Policy analysis

Operational design

Research and analysis

Spanish/Portuguese language

Education

Master's degree

Senior Service College/SAMS/SAWS/MAWS/JAWS graduate

Job description

OVERVIEW

Streamline Defense is seeking an exceptionally qualified Strategic Planner/Analyst to support Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH) at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida. This is a full-time, on-site position supporting the SOCSOUTH J5 with strategy, campaign planning, and assessments across the USSOUTHCOM Area of Responsibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform research, analyses, assessments, and planning of all aspects of the SOF approach to conventional and irregular warfare (IW) environments, enhancing the ability of SOCSOUTH to devise and execute a unique approach to shaping its operational environment in alignment with higher guidance
• Develop recommendations for improving existing SOCSOUTH coordination mechanisms with joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational partners
• Assess SOCSOUTH and partner nation (PN) efforts to achieve force posture and capability that enable the command and its priority PN units to remain trained, responsive, relevant, alert for opportunities, and ready to confront threats
• Conduct in-depth research and socio-cultural analysis to develop recommendations in support of theater strategy, campaign planning, contingency planning, theater posture, force allocation and deployment priorities, political-military prioritization, and IW/UW planning subordinate to the USSOUTHCOM Theater Campaign Plan (TCP), USSOCOM strategic plans, and operational requirements
• Develop country and regional campaign plans that describe how SOCSOUTH attains its vision tailored to individual countries and regions, and make requirements recommendations to strategically posture USSOF in the USSOUTHCOM AOR
• Conduct contingency planning to provide courses of action (COAs) and analysis for deliberate planning and crisis action planning supporting contingencies and operations in the USSOUTHCOM AOR
• Perform directed operational and strategic analysis of complex problem sets within the USSOUTHCOM AOR, including countering terrorism, extremist support, radical messaging, transnational criminal organizations, information operations (IO), countering weapons of mass destruction (CWMD), and other emerging threats and command priorities
• Conduct strategic and operational assessments of Building Partner Capacity (BPC) programs to report status against TCP objectives and effects, and develop, implement, and maintain a quantitative and qualitative assessment framework supporting the Commander's decision support cycle and resource prioritization
• Conduct research and political-military analysis, mission and process improvement analysis, and policy support analysis to provide a strategic and operational view of the USSOUTHCOM theater for current, planned, and emerging mission priorities
• Make recommendations on theater posture, policy matters, and political-military agreements, including status of forces and other matters affecting the deployment of SOF in the USSOUTHCOM theater
• Perform research and analysis on the design and development of joint strategic engagements, initiatives, capabilities, training programs, and exercises; assess strategic initiatives, OPLAN, and TCP viability to identify shortfalls and recommend training for headquarters staffs, components, and subordinate organizations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI eligibility
• Master's Degree (MA/MS) with a minimum of 10 years combined professional and military experience, including 5 years of USSOUTHCOM AOR, Geographic Combatant Command (GCC), or Theater Special Operations Command (TSOC) experience and 5 years of SOF experience
• Former FA59 (Army Strategist) or equivalent service branch strategic planner designation (e.g., USAF Strategy/OPS Planner, USMC Strategic Planning Officer)
• Graduate of Senior Service College or a recognized Advanced Military Studies program, including SAMS, SAWS, MAWS, or JAWS
• Language proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese
• Experience in planning, policy, security cooperation, operational design, campaign plan development, and U.S. Embassy Country Teams

Streamline Defense is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing intelligence, analytics, and mission support to Department of Defense and Intelligence Community customers. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals supporting missions that matter. Streamline Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer.