Planning Support Specialist
Tampa, FL (On-Site)
Position Responsibilities
Track actions, suspense dates, and follow-ups to keep teams aligned and on schedule
Capture meeting notes and turn them into clear outputs (taskers, summaries, read-aheads)
Build, format, and refine briefings (PowerPoint) and written products (Word)
Support research and basic analysis to inform planning decisions
Draft and edit sections of planning products as directed (staff estimates, slides, plan/order inputs)
Coordinate across staff sections to gather inputs and ensure timely delivery
Maintain document organization and version control in government systems (SharePoint/Teams, etc.)
Support exercise planning tasks when needed (coordination, inject/MSEL support, AAR inputs)
Required Qualifications
4–6 years of experience in planning, operations, exercises, or staff support (military, civilian, or contractor)
Comfortable working in a structured environment with taskers, suspense dates, and quick turnarounds
Strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with PowerPoint and Word (ability to produce clean, professional products)
Active Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with JP 5-0 and/or Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) concepts
Experience supporting OPT/JPT efforts, exercises, or higher headquarters staff work
Exposure to OPORD/FRAGORD/CONPLAN/OPLAN products
Comfortable using collaboration tools and shared workspaces (SharePoint/Teams)
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