Bilateral Operational Planning Analyst

The Bilateral Operational Planning Analyst 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 Bilateral Operational Planning Analyst directly supports plans and policy under the MARCENT G5 including supporting the commands lead planner for USCENTCOM AOR bilateral and multilateral contingency plans development to ensure the efficient of MARCENT OAMS tasks. The Bilateral Operational Planning Analyst will perform the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Contractor shall provide Bilateral Operational Planning Analysis services in support of the Plans and Policy Directorate (G5.
• Support the commands lead planner for USCENTCOM AOR bilateral and multilateral contingency plans development.
• Participate in USCENTCOM bilateral / multilateral planning conferences conduct MARCENT staff reviews of USCENTCOM planning products and draft the MARCENT responses to USCENTCOM for approval.
• Ensure that all plans reflect the proper deployment and employment of Marine forces.
• Assist in the development of Component supporting plans to Combatant Command Operation Plans (OPLANs) and Concept Plans (CONPLANs) and ensure that all bilateral/multilateral planning is integrated with relevant OPLANs/CONPLANs.
• Provide support for contingency planning of joint bilateral and multilateral plans and major OPLANs/CONPLANs. Support includes compartmented plans attending joint bilateral multilateral and coalition planning conferences and working groups and providing In Progress Reviews (IPRs) on planning efforts to the MARCENT Commander.
• Develop assessments briefs information papers and automated messages as well as provide guidance and recommendations.
• Assist in the development of strategic policy campaign and posture plans and support the planning coordination and management of conferences.
• Support 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.
• Proven experience in jointlevel and servicelevel operational planning including deliberate planning crisis action planning and force deployment planning.
• Experience supporting the development of bilateral and multilateral contingency plans with a focus on integrating these plans into broader Combatant Command Operation Plans (OPLANs) and Concept Plans (CONPLANs).
• Background in supporting contingency planning for joint bilateral and multilateral plans including attending relevant conferences working groups and providing In Progress Reviews (IPRs).
• Experience in developing assessments briefs information papers and automated messages with the ability to provide strategic guidance and recommendations.
• Experience in developing strategic policy campaign and posture plans and supporting the planning coordination and management of related conferences and working groups.

CORE SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Possess full understanding and experience of planning services at the Combatant Command and/or Component Command levels.
• Possess full understanding and experience of complex interrelationships between Middle Eastern states religions and ethnic groups regional US Embassies SDO/DATT and USLO structures.
• Possess full understanding and experience in lead planning on Combatant Command or Component Command level planning efforts at the expert level.
• 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.