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Vistra · 22 hours ago

CENTCOM PAO Strategy, Plans, and Policy Planner

Tampa,FL,US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Vistra is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing professional support services to Defense, Federal, and Civilian Agencies. They are seeking an experienced Strategy, Plans, and Policy Planner to lead planning processes for Joint Planning Teams and OPTs, focusing on Mission Analysis, COA Development, Wargaming, and Decision-making.

Public Relations

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and manage planning activities within Joint Planning Teams (JPT) and Operational Planning Teams (OPT) for diverse multinational efforts

Coordinate planning and produce task order activities related to operational requirements

Provide analyses, recommendations, and draft products for joint planning teams, working groups, and senior leadership, including USCENTCOM staff, DoD, IA, Allies, Coalition members, and partner nation leaders

Assist with evaluations and provide recommendations to Divisions and Branches for conducting joint combatant command-level planning

Offer subject matter expertise in all phases of the Joint Operational Planning Process, including Mission Analysis, Course of Action (COA) Development, Wargaming, COA Comparison, and Decision

Develop plans and orders based on the analysis of COA decisions, mission statements, commander’s intent, and guidance

Provide situational awareness to CENTCOM leadership and staff during the transition from planning to execution

Develop and coordinate Public Affairs Guidance (PPAG), talking points (TPs), and other communication strategies to support CENTCOM’s operational plans

Qualification

TS/SCI ClearanceMaster’s DegreePlanning ExperienceJoint Operational PlanningJoint Professional Military EducationCorporate Marketing ExperienceEnglish Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance

Master's Degree

Minimum of 10 years of related planning experience

At least 5 years of planning experience at a Geographic or Functional Combatant Command Headquarters

Minimum of 5 years of planning experience in at least one information-related area (Public Affairs (PA), Information Operations (IO), Key Leader Engagements (KLE), or Civil Affairs (CA))

Must have excellent English written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills

Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team by regularly interfacing with a wide range of Civilian and Military personnel

Graduation from one of the following programs: Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS), School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SASS), School of Advance Warfighting (SAW), Maritime Advanced Warfighting School (MAWS), Senior Service College equivalent