5+ years of experience with the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) or Joint Planning
Experience with Theater Campaign Plans and national-level strategic guidance
Knowledge of EOD and C-IED identity activities plans and policy
Ability to take a planning effort from concept to orders production
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time
Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of operational planning experience, or 8+ years in lieu of a degree
Graduate of Explosive Ordinance Disposal School
Responsibilities
Collaborate with thought leaders on projects for the Indo-Pacific Area of Responsibility
Provide input to Army and Joint EOD, C-IED, and technical exploitation policies
Facilitate Operational Planning Teams (OPTs) and working groups
Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs)
Contribute to the development and evaluation of policies and processes
Support security cooperation capacity building events and organizational assessments
Deliver written reports and briefs for senior military audiences
Benefits
Opportunity to work on complex problems with national and partner capabilities
Engagement with senior military leadership
Exposure to a matrixed organizational environment
Potential for professional development in operational planning
Involvement in high-impact initiatives related to security cooperation
Full Job Description
Description: As an EOD Strategic and Operational Planner, you will bring your leadership, subject matter expertise, and planning expertise to work alongside thought leaders on projects for the Indo-Pacific Area of Responsibility. You will use your skills to provide input to Army and Joint explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED), and technical exploitation, orders, policies, and programs. You will facilitate Operational Planning Teams (OPTs), bureaus, boards, cells, conferences, and working groups and respond to the creation of Requests for Information (RFIs). You will contribute to the development, analysis, and evaluation of policy, processes, and systems related to client requirements. You will support related initiatives and requirements, including institutional and operational level security cooperation capacity building events, organizational assessment, and input into higher headquarters efforts. You will contribute to the synchronization of efforts in a matrixed organization with multiple functional areas and provide written reports and briefs for senior military audiences. Work with us to deliver solutions to complex problems and advance capabilities to our nation and partners.
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience with the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) or Joint Planning
Experience with Theater Campaign Plans and national-level strategic guidance
Knowledge of EOD and C-IED identity activities plans and policy
Ability to take a planning effort from the concept phase to development and orders production
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time
Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience with operational planning at the Division, Corps, Theater, Combatant Command, or Joint Staff level, or 8+ years of experience with operational planning at the Division, Corps, Theater, Combatant Command, or Joint Staff level in lieu of a degree
Graduate of Explosive Ordinance Disposal School
Bonus Points:
4+ years of experience with challenges specific to the INDOPACOM AOR
Experience with Weapons Technical Intelligence related to INDOPACOM policies and procedures
Experience with HMA
Knowledge of DoD and U.S. Army exploitation programs and policy
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations for senior leaders
Completion of Military Education Level 4 Qualification Course or equivalent
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation