StrategicOperational Planner

The position will provide an Exercise Assessments Analyst/Planner as part of the
lessons learned cell to conduct assessments of USCENTCOM Joint / Combined exercises
conducted throughout the area of responsibility to determine effectiveness and impact towards
the achievement of theater campaign and exercise objectives.

Job Summary & Duties
Supports the execution of the USCENTCOM Exercise Assessments process.
Provides Subject Matter Expertise in the use of Exercise and Training Outcomes to determine effectiveness in aligning to Essential Elements of the Joint Warfighting Concept (JWC) 3.0
Collaborates with Exercise Planners Lessons Learned Team and external stakeholders to collect and analyze Exercise data which can be used to provide assessments using the Joint Training Exercise & Evaluation Program (JTEEP) Assessment Guidance.
Assists in aligning USCENTCOM and Subordinate Exercises with the Goals Objectives and Measures within the JTEEP Assessment Framework.
Coordinates with Assessments personnel from the other Combatant Commands Services OSD Joint Staff and external agencies to implement best practices in Exercise Assessment.
Utilizes Command & Control of the Information Environment (C2IE) and other enterprise tools as required to update USCENTCOM Strategic Alignment of events using the JTEEP Strategic Alignment Matrix (SAM).
Assists as the Lead Contract Support for USCENTCOM Strategic Qualitative Assessments (SQA) at the conclusion of Exercises and Training Events.
Assists as the Lead Contract Support in compiling and submitting the USCENTCOM Exercise Program annual Overarching Assessment to OASD(R).
Assists in the production of briefings memorandums messages information papers position papers talking points and other supporting documents as required.


Required Skills
Demonstrated experience in joint training and exercises particularly in exercise assessment analysis and lessons learned.
10 years experience in military operations training and planning
3 years experience in a Joint or Combined Command Headquarters staff environment (i.e. Combatant Command Component Command Joint Task Force CFMCC CFLCC CFACC)
Willing to travel up to 25% of the time
Current U.S. Top Secret Clearancewith SCI eligibility

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