Operational Planning Support Analyst
Tampa, FL (MacDill AFB)
Position Responsibilities
Support structured planning efforts, including problem framing, mission analysis, and course of action development.
Build and refine planning products such as slide decks, read-aheads, action memos, meeting notes, and staff packages.
Track tasks and actions, keep stakeholders aligned, and follow items through to completion.
Support WMD/CWMD-related working groups and planning sessions, capturing decisions and next steps.
Assist with coordination across partner organizations when needed.
Support document and records tasks tied to planning products, including FOIA/MDR coordination support when required.
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance required (must be current and able to be verified).
The position shall be staffed by an individual who is:
a graduate of the Joint Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Planning Course (JCPC), CWMD Senior Staff Planners course, or equivalent program;
has at least 5 years of WMD-related planning experience; and
has a minimum of 3 years of experience at the Geographic or Functional Combatant Command Headquarters.
Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to turn rough inputs into clear, decision-ready products.
Strong organization skills, including task tracking and working multiple priorities at once.
Comfort working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred
- Experience in Special Operations activities and Counterterrorism (CT) is strongly preferred.
- Exposure to WMD, CWMD, WMD-T, CBRN, counterproliferation, deterrence planning, or crisis planning.
- Familiarity with joint planning concepts and planning products (JP 5-0/JOPP familiarity is a plus).
- Experience supporting coordination across Joint Staff, OSD, other Combatant Commands, and interagency partners.
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