Strategic Planner- Rock Island, IL

Serco; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a Strategic Planner to support Army Sustainment Command (ASC) across CONUS/OCONUS locations. This role requires TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship, with deep experience in operations planning, COA development, and JOPP-based analysis.

You will produce staff estimates, OPORDs/OPLANs coordination, and sustainment concepts at senior command levels, while traveling up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years related HQ experience.
• Alternative: Associate’s with 12+ years.
• Alternative: High School diploma with 14+ years.
• Graduate of SAMS or JIPOC preferred but not required.
• Experience with JOPP and Army sustainment concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing staff estimates and COAs.
• Support OPORDs, FRAGORDs, WARNORDs and CONPLANs.
• Analyze ASC’s role within the Army and interagency links.
• Develop 3- to 4-star sustainment concepts and executable plans.
• Coordinate with regional commands and HQ staff.
• Travel up to 10% for site surveys and mission analysis.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

US Citizenship

JOPP knowledge

Staff estimates & COA development

OPLANs/CONPLANs understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years experience

Associate’s degree with 12+ years experience

High School Diploma with 14+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you love high profile and challenging projects supporting the US Army, then Serco has a great opportunity for you! As a Strategic Planner you will be part of the Global Logistics and Support Services (GLASS) team supporting Army Sustainment Command (ASC) at Rock Island, IL. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an difference on high-visibility, influential projects.

At Serco, we foster a dynamic and collaborative work environment where team members contribute to innovative, high-impact projects for leading government clients. We provide opportunities to solve complex challenges, improve processes, and utilize the latest technologies to deliver top-tier products and services to our customers. The positions on this contract are located both CONUS and OCONUS in support of Army Sustainment Command (ASC).

This position is contingent upon the ability to maintain/transfer a DoD TS/SCI security clearance.

In this role, you will:

• Assist with providing ASC the visibility at TS/SCI level events.

• Assist in the preparation and development of staff estimates, courses of action, Operations Orders (OPORDs) Fragmentary Orders (FRAGORDs), and Warning Orders (WARNORDs) related to the Combatant Commanders (COCOMs), joint service component commands, HQ Department of the Army (HQDA), and Army Materiel Command (AMC) plans and orders.

• Assist with analysis and evaluation of ASC’s role and mission within the Army.

• Assist with conducting mid and long-range planning.

• Assist with implementation of action plans.

• Assist with developing staff estimates and courses of action which support COCOM commander’s theater strategy, campaign plans, OPLANS (Level I – Level IV), and OPORDS.

• Develop detailed sustainment concepts at the 3- and 4-star level commands.

• Relate concepts into detailed executable plans and create Time Phased Force Deployment Data to support mobilization of sustainment assets.

• Collaborate with the AFSB on regional and worldwide plans.

• Provide assistance with preparing briefings and special studies.

• Maintain operations and plans files in a format/location accessible to ASC.

• Monitor and track changing requirements.

• Review and perform gap analysis for OPLANs and CONPLANs.

• May be required to travel to remote locations and provide detailed analysis/estimates for emerging mission requirements (e.g. site surveys).

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An active DoD Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI) security clearance.

• US Citizenship.

• A Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years experience working in support of a Joint, U.S. Army, or component level headquarters.

• OR an Associate's degree and 12 years experience working in support of a Joint, U.S. Army, or component level headquarters.

• OR a High School Diploma and 14 years experience working in support of a Joint, U.S. Army, or component level headquarters.

• Graduate of either the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) or Joint Informational Operational Planners Course (JIPOC) are preferred; however not mandatory.

• Should be graduates of military Intermediate Level Education (MEL4) program, the Support Operations Course (Phase 2), and have logisticsexperience in deployment/combat in a support operations position.

• Possess a functional understanding of the Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP).

• Broad knowledge of the Army sustainment enterprise at the Department of the Army and how it relates to other procuring headquarters, USTRANSCOM, and other ASCC headquarters is required to ensure strategic lines of communication are nested with current capabilities to enlist support across a wide array of sustainment organizations.

• Should have recent experience working at the one star or higher level command.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint at the intermediate level.

• The ability to travel up to 10%.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail] .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement programLife insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations.