Operational Planning Analysis - Levant Planning Analysis Services

The Levant Planning Analysis Services assists the United States Marine Corps Forces Central Command (MARCENT) and subordinate commands by serving within the plans and policy directorate task area. The positions primary mission involves assisting and advising the COMUSMARCENT in jointlevel and servicelevel planning deliberate planning crisis action planning force deployment planning and requirements development validation and prioritization. The Levant Planning Analysis Services directly supports plans and policy under the MARCENT G5 including providing Operational Planning Analysis services for the development of support plans in the LEVANT region to ensure the efficient of MARCENT OAMS tasks both within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). The Levant Planning Analysis Services will perform the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Operational Planning Analysis services for the development of MARCENT support plans in the USCENTCOM AOR with a focus on the LEVANT region.
• Assist and participate in USCENTCOM conferences USCENTCOM planning product reviews prepare responses to USCENTCOM for MARCENT submission and ensure that all plans reflect the proper deployment and employment of Marine forces.
• Provide planning expertise on Component supporting plans for Combatant Command OPLANs and CONPLANs.
• Provide contingency planning expertise for joint bilateral and multilateral plans attend joint bilateral multilateral and coalition planning conferences/working groups and provide IPRs on planning efforts to COMUSMARCENT.
• Develop assessments briefs information papers and standard naval messages in order to assist in the development of strategic policy campaign and posture plans.
• Provide full understanding and experience in planning coordinating and managing conferences and supporting internal MARCENT working groups.
• Attend CENTCOM Battle Rhythm events (e.g. Joint Planning Group Joint Planning Board Modeling and Simulation Working Group etc. and provide contingency planning support for emergent planning efforts as required.

EDUCATION

• HS diploma or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum ten years of military experience.
• Extensive experience in jointlevel and servicelevel operational planning including deliberate planning crisis action planning and force deployment planning.
• Experience in developing and supporting contingency plans for joint bilateral and multilateral operations including participation in relevant planning conferences and working groups.
• Background in reviewing and preparing responses to Combatant Command (COCOM) planning products ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and proper deployment of Marine forces.
• Skilled in developing assessments briefs information papers and standard naval messages to support strategic policy campaign and posture planning.

CORE SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge in the of operations specifically within the LEVANT region including understanding regional dynamics and strategic objectives.
• Advanced proficiency in joint and servicelevel planning processes including OPLANs and CONPLANs.
• Strong capability in supporting and developing contingency plans for various operational contexts including bilateral and multilateral environments.
• Advanced proficiency with groupware applications (SharePoint MS Teams) and the Microsoft Office suite (Word Power Point Excel etc. desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills desired.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Required to sit for extended periods of time and maintain focus.

SPECIAL POSITION NOTATIONS

• Travel is required.
• Qualification as an authorized company driver is required. All authorized company drivers must have a valid drivers license current automobile insurance and a driving record that is acceptable to the companys auto insurance provider.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

• A TS/SCI clearance is required for this position.

This position description outlines the general responsibilities and requirements for the stated position and in no way is an exhaustive list. The company maintains the right to assign or reassign responsibilities to this position at any time.