Operations Planner - OBXtek Inc.

Responsibilities:

This position provides support to the Headquarters, Pacific Air Forces (HQ PACAF) by planning, executing, and conducting recovery operations for exercises and events conducted with allied countries throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Primary work location is in Hawaii and at CONUS and OCONUS training locations. Contingent upon award of contract.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications, Experience, and Certifications

• TOP SECRET/Special Compartment Indoctrination clearance.
• SAP/STO and ACCM eligible.
• Favorable clearance adjudication meeting SCI/SAP eligibility standard without condition, deviation, or waiver within the past 12 months or had a satisfactory review based on the current Standard Form (SF) 86, “Questionnaire for National Security Positions” submitted for most recent personal security investigation. If the SF-86 was submitted for SAP eligibility determination more than 12 months ago, it can either be updated using the original form or a current SF 86C, “Standard Form 86 Certification”.
• Subject to a random CI-scope polygraph examination.
• Complete a DoD-approved SAP program indoctrination and non-disclosure
  
• Have at least 10 years’ rated 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).
• Familiar with Nellis AFB operations, USAF Warfare Center organizations, and Nevada Test & Training Range (NTTR) infrastructure.
• Have recent (within last 5 years) experience with tactical aircraft operations and exercise and experiment coordination and execution.
• Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) or operation contingency planning experience.
• Strong background in Special Access Programs.
• STO Planning experience.
• USAF Weapons Instructor Course or Navy Top Gun graduate.
• Familiar with military experimentation experience.
• Operational knowledge of the Joint Operational Planning and Execution System.
• Successfully completed the IJSTO Planning and Decision Aide System users’ course.
• 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.

Security Clearance:Top Secret with SCI eligibilityCompany Information:

 

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers’ knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

 

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

 

As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.

 

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.