COLSA is seeking an experienced MILDEC planner to conduct direct liaison, integration and synchronization with Combatant Command (CCMD) staff, subordinate units, and associated joint, interagency, intergovernmental and multi-national (JIIM) partners. The MILDEC Planner is expected to provide expert advice and analytical support for MILDEC operations, planning, and organizational assessment efforts. The MILDEC Planner will also provide expert advice to DoD leadership of MILDEC policy, doctrine, decisions, trends concepts, and studies.
This Position is located in San Antonio, TX.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Coordinate MILDEC operations IOT achieve CENTCOM desired effects in CCMD AORs against CENTCOM target sets.
· Utilize target specific intelligence provided by the analyst to develop and staff execution series for a specific plan.. Conduct same as directed for other CENTCOM plans.
· Synchronize effects within the CENTCOM AOR and across CCMDs.
· Liaise with DOD, Inter Agency and as authorized, International Partners to enable CENTCOM plans / efforts.
· Provide expert advice and analytical support for MILDEC operations, planning, and organizational assessment efforts.
· Provide strategic and operational level planning support pertaining to CCMD contingency operations and strategic operations.
· Provide expert advice to DoD leadership of MILDEC policy, doctrine, decisions, trends concepts, and studies.
· Provide senior staff advice and guidance regarding the establishment, management, and execution-level analysis for risk management relating to MILDEC operations.
· Support day-to-day office activities such as organizing and facilitating meetings and managing systems/taskers.
· Analyze strategies, policies, doctrine, plans, capability gaps, and emerging trends to support decision-making related to the current and potential future threat environment.
· Coordinate and integrate CCMD plans with supporting/supported interagency partners.
· Provide advice on prioritization of strategy related programs.
At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here (https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits/) .
Required SkillsRequired Experience
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of MILDEC strategic and/or operational planning experience with knowledge of Information Related Capabilities supporting influence operations.
Possess expert knowledge with the Joint Operations Planning Process
Possess superior oral and written communications skills, including an expert ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, deliver effective oral presentations, prepare assessments and other written products and represent CCMD in interagency meetings.
Be capable of operating within a CCMD level headquarters as a strategic staff member with minimal guidance.
Possess superior interpersonal, organizational, and management skills and an expert ability to conceptualize and lead complex analytic projects.
Possess expert skills with Microsoft Office applications.
One or more of the following Courses:
Joint Military Deception Training Course (JMTC)Service Level MILDEC Course
MILDEC Theater Operations Course (MDTOC)
Position may require shift and weekend work as well as CONUS and OCONUS travel.
Ability to work effectively within a task organized working group and expertise with planning, integrating, and coordinating with inter-agency and intelligence community entities. Coordinating with inter-agency and intelligence community and to work effectively within a task organized "working group".
Candidate must currently hold a valid DoD Top Secret security clearance with access to SCI,and be able to maintain this level of clearance throughout employment. US Citizenship required
Must possess or be able to obtain a U.S. Passport.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Possess recent knowledge of the CENTCOM AOR and proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive planning efforts.
Familiarity with the CENTCOM AOR.
Familiarity with HUMINT and Counter-Intelligence operations.
Graduate of Joint Information Operations Planning Course
Previous experience working with Special Access Programs
Be a critical thinker; willing to listen, learn and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.