Operational Planning / Global Force Management Support Specialist

Operational Planning / Global Force Management Support Specialist

The Operational Planning / Global Force Management (GFM) Support Specialist shall provide operational planning and GFM support for operations, exercises, and humanitarian / disaster relief missions assigned to the AFFOR.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions :

• Assist in the drafting of AF, joint service, and combined operations plans.
• Administer the operations planning process in accordance with HAF, MAJCOM, and joint service policies, directives, and procedures.
• Develop operation plans that are consistent with AF and joint service doctrine that fully exploit the AF's and joint services' unique warfighting capabilities.
• Coordinate draft versions of plans between staff agencies to ensure a coherent planning effort within the AFFOR.
• Develop and coordinate concepts for inclusion into Air Force, joint services, or combined operations policies, ensuring operations policies are designed to maximize the effectiveness of air component operations in support of combatant commander's missions; coordinate operations policy actions to facilitate issue resolution and ensure timely completion.
• Shall draft Concept of Operations (CONOPS), warning orders, operations orders, execute orders and requests for forces for the Director, Air, Space, and Information Operations.
• Draft operations annexes of plan supplements to NORAD and USNORTHCOM conceptual and operations plans.
• Conduct mission analysis and course of action development, develop request for forces with thorough analysis of mission requirements, higher headquarters guidance, plans and supporting data. Participate in the deliberate and crisis action planning process, lead, and participate in operations planning groups, and in the contingency action team operations.
• Perform Battle Staff future operation lead planning duties as required for any contingency or exercise requiring a Battle Staff. Shift work is usually required for Battle Staff duties.
• Develop, coordinate, and submit requests for forces required to conduct emergent missions; analyze higher headquarters orders to formulate and coordinate annual rotational force requirements for standing missions; monitor validation and sourcing of submitted requests throughout the Global Force Management (GFM) process; and advise staff and senior leadership on GFM policies and procedures.
• Shall be responsible for preparation, coordination, and execution of all aspects of adaptive planning efforts supporting NORAD and USNORTHCOM missions.
• Shall assemble concept of operations and draft operations Plan (OPLAN) and Contingency Plan (CONPLAN) annexes, branch and sequel plans, exercise plans, Operations Orders (OPORD), Executions Orders (EXORD), and Planning Orders (PLANORD).
• Manage and conduct special projects and assignments and coordinates with subordinate units, adjacent commands, and higher headquarters on matters of mutual concern in the plans area. The contractor shall analyze mission requirements and higher headquarters orders, guidance relevant plans, information, and data. Process approved COAs, translates plans, guidance, and direction into mission execution orders and prepares orders for the Director / Commander.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge :

Minimum Qualifications :

Pay and Benefits

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.