Targeting Planner

Overview

Credence Management Solutions, LLC (Credence) is seeking a Targeting Planner to support the U.S. Air Forces Central (USAFCENT) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Technical Support program at Shaw AFB, SC.

Responsibilities

• Provide system support in development of necessary Target System Analysis (TSA), identify vulnerability studies and analysis requirements, make recommendations based on target research, and long term planning objectives; coordinate with other
• Provide support and services prior to and during the pre-ATO planning cycle to nominate targets to the Target Nomination List (TNL) based on objectives, guidance, selection, and prioritize targets for the Joint Integrated Prioritized Target List (JIPTL).
• Provide support and service to 9 AF (USAFCENT) at various command level working groups, conferences and collaborate with analysts throughout the intelligence community on various issues and topics related to USCENTCOM and 9 AF (USAFCENT) The individual will also manage Appendix 4 to Annex B when developing or reviewing planning products.
• Conduct Collateral Damage Estimates, as required 
• Support contingency planning for operations in the 9 AF (USAFCENT)

Qualifications

• Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility.
• Bachelor’s Degree or six (6) years’ USAF experience
• 10 years’ Air Force intelligence targeting experience
• In-depth experience working in an Air Operation Center (AOC) and prior deployments to the USCENTCOM Theater of operations desired
• Thorough understanding of the Target Development processes and standard operating procedures at the Combatant Command and Component levels, specifically USCENTCOM and 9 AF (USAFCENT)
• Know the various ways to discover valid military targets, develop a target from cradle to grave Electronic Target Folders (ETF) to the advanced level
• Know the various target list types and who is responsible for the construction and maintenance of each list
• Applied understanding of the target vetting and validation process as well as facility review and revalidation requirements
• Understand the Targeting Cycle, ATO process, and actively participate in the Master Air Attack Plan process
• In-depth knowledge of Modernized Integrated Database (MIDB), National Production Workshop (NPW), Digital Image Exploitation Engine (DIEE), and other targeting tools, along with an understanding of emerging systems capabilities and data bases as they relate to target development. Currency in collateral damage estimate (CDE) certification is helpful along with working knowledge of the integrated munitions effects assessment (IMEA)