SAIC

Theater Air and Missile Defense Planner

SAIC • $95K — $115K *
Shaw Afb, SC 29152In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with six years of experience; additional four years can substitute for degree.
  • Active Secret clearance; TS/SCI preferred.
  • Experience in dynamic and deliberate planning.
  • Technical expertise and operational experience in an operational environment.
  • Understanding of force packaging, monitoring, and combat assessment.
  • Knowledge of air defense systems and various air defense weapons.
  • Experience at an operational level headquarters with a grasp of Army Operations.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as principal advisor for joint and multinational fires integration.
  • Analyze OPORDs and intelligence to develop Theater Air and Missile Defense tasks.
  • Continuously assess the operational environment to adapt strategies.
  • Conduct long-term planning and lead mission analysis for actionable operations.
  • Integrate and synchronize with warfighting functions and coordinate with intelligence sections.
  • Plan and deliver air defense support using various weapon systems; develop operational plans aligned with Commanders Intent.
  • Participate in Joint Theater Air Missile Defense Board meetings and synchronize efforts with senior commands.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for limited overseas travel to austere locations.
  • Support for ongoing CENTCOM AOR operations with potential for extension.
  • Engagement in high-level strategic planning and operational execution.
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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Theater Air and Missile Defense Planner to join our team supporting United States Army Central (USARCENT) at Shaw AFB in South Carolina.

This position may have some limited Overseas travel to Austere locations.

NOTE: This immediate need is ongoing to support CENTCOM AOR with a six (6) month period of performance (add on support expected)

Job Responsibilities:
  • Serve as principal advisor and subject matter expert for the integration and employment of joint and multinational, lethal and non-lethal, fires at the Army Service Component Command (ASCC) level.
  • Analyze Operational Orders (OPORDs), messages, and intelligence to drive and develop Theater Air and Missile Defense tasks.
  • Continuous Assessment of the operational environment, including friendly forces and enemy activities, to adapt strategies as needed.
  • Conduct long term planning, lead mission analysis and develop concepts into actionable operations.
  • Integrate and synchronize with all warfighting functions. Coordinate with intelligence sections. Knowledgeable in basic, intermediate and advanced air defense planning processes and procedures.
  • Plan and deliver dynamic air defense support using a variety of weapon systems. Develop detailed operational plans to support defense mission, ensuring alignment with Commanders Intent. Develop briefings and Course of Action analysis to facilitate decision-making; prepare After Action Reviews to ensure goals and objectives are met.
  • Participate in and provide expertise to Joint Theater Air Missile Defense Board meetings, working groups, and other planning sessions. Work closely with staff and senior level commands Service Components to synchronize efforts to ensure plans and logistical requirements are executable.

Qualifications

Required Education:
  • Bachelor's degree and six (6) years' experience; additional four (4) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Required Clearance:
  • Must possess an active Secret, TS/SCI highly preferred (US Citizenship required).

Required Skills:
  • Demonstrated experience in dynamic and deliberate planning.
  • Technical expertise, operational experience, and strategic insight in an operational environment.
  • Understand force packaging, force monitoring and combat assessment.
  • An understanding of air defense and knowledge of various air defense weapons.
  • Must possess the ability to operate independently, executing the commander's intent with limited oversight.
  • Candidate will also have served at an operational level headquarters and have a working understanding of Army Operations.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
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Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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