Operations Planner

Position Title: Operations Planner (NEPTUNE HAWK)

Number of Positions: 1

Location: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPH-H)

Clearance: TS-SCI

Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $165,000.00

Responsibilities & Duties:

Advise and assist PACAF’s operational and strategic planners. Assist in the development of current and future planning documents IAW the Joint Operation, Planning and Execution System (JOPES). Coordinate with Service components, higher headquarters (HHQ), and coalition partners. Assist with the planning guidance for the Global Force Management (GFM) forces requested or attached to PACAF in the INDOPACOM AOR.

• Provide consulting in all aspects of operations planning for PACAF to include basing, force flow and integration into combined operations.
• Assist in the development and coordination of Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS) directed deliberate plans during steady-state operations.
• Assist in deliberate and crisis response planning for the effective deployment of INDOPACOM theater response forces.
• Assist in the planning and sustainment of all aspects of Time-Phase Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) support for USPACAF during current and future contingency and steady state operations to include exercise planning and execution.
• Assist in the development of contingency requirements based on current operations.
• Review and coordinate current and future development of theater and service component OPLANS, CONPLANS, exercise plans, AF instructions, and joint publications. Make recommendations for changes/updates as required/requested.
• Assist in the conduct of theater level STRAT/TET/MAAP processes resulting in the development of on the shelf Air Tasking Orders and/or Air Battle Plans.
• Assist in the development of joint and coalition integration into C2 plans for future and contingency plans.
• Support planning and execution of CJCS, Combatant Command (COCOM), USPACAF, and other component exercises in the INDOPACOM AOR.
• Assist in the development of exercise constructs to include concept development, training audience, training and main exercise objectives, joint exercise control group operations, overall execution, and after-action review.
• Organize and conduct meetings, conferences, briefings, and site surveys in support of CJCS and other command exercises linked to NH.
• Develop and present exercise-related briefings to command leadership.
• Coordinate with HHQ, host nation partners and other commands in the development and execution of CJCS exercises.
• Deploy in support of CJCS, COCOM, PACAF and other component exercises as required by exercise or requested by the COR.
• Develop and publish formal exercise after-action reports in coordination with the PACAF Staff.
• Attend/participate in all NH exercise conferences and VTCs. Conduct all administrative requirements to facilitate exercise planning, briefs, and travel.
• Serve as subject matter expert for NH exercises with military service component and joint partners.
• Develop and manage long range exercise schedules with ACC, USAFWC, and HAF.
• Review current operations, operational plans, AF instructions, and joint publications with the purpose of collating data and information.
• Perform access verification of all visitors and ensure current occupants are cognizant of each visitor’s access prior to allowing entrance into the SAPF according to local procedures.

Requirements

• Have current military experience within the last 5-10 years (highly desired).
• Have a military officer background (preferred); rated and/or logistics experience (highly desired).
• Have Air Operations Center (AOC) and/or MAJCOM/NAF Staff experience (highly desired).
• Have at least 3 years of experience planning USAF MAJCOM–level, or equivalent exercises.
• Have at least 3-years aviation background (Pilot/Navigator/Air Battle Manager/ Aircrew Member) (preferred) to lead planning or conduct Field Training Exercises (FTXs), Command Post Exercises (CPXs), Staff Exercises STAFF-EX) or Table-Top Exercises (TTX) and Engagements involving aviation assets or that are aviation centric.
• Be familiar with operational and logistical support requirements for exercises, deployments, and mobilizations.
• Be familiar with the PACAF force structure (i.e., country location, name of Wings and NAFs, type of aircraft assigned, etc.).
• Have a working knowledge of USINDOPACOM/PACOM Theater Campaign Plan (TCP) and PACAF Strategy.
• Be effective in verbal and written communications. (e.g. return phone call, email or other communication) to the Government within 12 business hours.
• Be able to work and lead in a team environment with demonstrated leadership and customer interface skills.
• Be able to liaise with national-level agencies, DoD, Services, Combatant Commands, and Intelligence Agencies.
• Have working knowledge of current Microsoft Office applications.
• Have good analytical skills and be able to operate in a demanding environment while executing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Desired knowledge and/or experience with Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) and/or Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES), with experience using these systems while supporting USAF Major Command level (or equivalent) exercises, or significant deployments (i.e. movements of multiple flying units and/or personnel deployments of 200 or more in conjunction with a single event).
• Desired operational and/or logistical experience in the Asia- Pacific Theater.
• Desired familiarization with financial nomenclature and documentation as well as the Manpower MPA Man-day Management System (M4S).
• Desired familiarization with standard funding documents, such as Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), AF-616s, and Comptroller Alert Messages (CAM).
• Desired working knowledge of Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS) and Global Theater Security Cooperation Management Information System (G-TSCMIS) requirements and capabilities and be able to become proficient in using required capabilities with minimal training.
• Desired experience in planning and executing CPXs and FTXs within the INDOPACOM AOR.
• Have at least 10 years’ related experience in fighter/bomber aircraft is highly desired (i.e., F- 15C/E, F-16, A-10, F-18, E/A-18, F-22, F-35, B-52, B-1, B-2, etc…), or ISR aircraft (i.e. U-2, RQ-1,RQ-4, MQ-9, RQ-170), or Air Battle Management (I.e. E-2, E-3, E-8, AOC, JTAC, CCT, etc…).
• Be familiar with Nellis AFB operations, USAF Warfare Center organizations, and Nevada Test & Training Range (NTTR) infrastructure (highly desired).
• Have recent (within last 5 years) experience with tactical aircraft operations and exercise and experiment coordination and execution (highly desired).
• Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) or operation contingency planning experience (highly desired).
• Strong background in Special Access Programs (highly desired).
• STO Planning experience (highly desired).
• USAF Weapons Instructor Course or Navy Top Gun graduate (highly desired).
• Be familiar with military experimentation experience (desired).
• Have operational knowledge of the Joint Operational Planning and Execution System. Construct a plan, review steps for authorization and identify gaps within the secure IJSTO parameters towards eventual execution (desired).
• Have successfully completed the IJSTO Planning and Decision Aide System users’ course (desired).
• Provide briefings to Senior Officers in person, via VTC and/or in writing on ongoing theater operations, planning issues, and exercises.
• Conduct liaison with national-level agencies, DoD, Services, Combatant Commands, and intelligence agencies.
• Provide system specific training to assigned PACAF STO cleared personnel.
• Routinely evaluate SAP capabilities for OPLAN integration, providing briefings to senior officials within the command and external agencies on technical and operational aspects of special access programs and capabilities.
• Serve as focal point for STO activities and documentation regarding mission changes, technology, and other impacts on special access programs and plans.
• Monitor, review, and evaluate staff inputs, and coordinate outside the organization for the purpose of planning and organizing efforts, resolving problems which transcend various management disciplines, exchanging experiences, advising on professional matters, and organizational effectiveness.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• Health care flexible spending accounts
• 401K
• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays
  
  

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The likely salary range for this position is $130,000 - $165,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

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