The Joint Staff (JS) J7 is the lead for the Joint Futures and Concepts Program on behalf of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Joint Futures and Concepts Program is comprised of a future oriented ecosystem of Joint Concepts that include the Joint Warfighting Concept series (JWC) future Joint Operating Environment series (JOE) Operating and Functional Concepts threat based Concepts of Operation and research and analysis. CPT provides lead SMEs who contribute directly to innovative thought technology and operational application of future capabilities and lead intellectual content development for all JS J7 Joint Force Development and Design efforts aligned to and supporting the National Defense Strategy and National Military Strategy.
CPT is seeking a seasoned Future Concept Development subject matter expert to build out our team. Candidates should have a strong background including DoD operational and staff experience with a direct experience in technology innovation concept development and analytical work. Work products will include developing and presenting senior executive level briefs white papers research themes future concepts and analytic reports. Specific requirements are described below.
Military or civilian government service at the O-5/GS-14 level or above
Masters degree in national security international relations history or another related technical field
Active Top Secret clearance eligible for TS/SCI
Expert-level experience developing writing and presenting executive-level briefings papers articles and/or reports
Experience at the Joint Staff Combatant Command or senior Service staff level
Expert-level experience in military operations and planning at the strategic and operational level
Conversant with future technologies and all-domain capabilities (land maritime air cyber space and EMS)
Experience or expertise in the Indo-Pacific region
Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis and writing analytic reports
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate of an advanced warfighting school (SAMS SAW JAWS SAAS MAWS) or war college preferred
Conversant in Joint Force Development and Design activities or Joint and Service concepts and doctrine (including JWC MDO DMO EABO ACE) preferred