Operational Assessments Planner

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Job Title

Operational Assessments Planner

Location

Colorado Springs, CO 80914 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies is seeking someone to provide Strategic, Operational, Campaign, and Contingency assessment support to USSPACECOM and for the USSPACECOM J3.  The position requires an individual possessing a wide range of skills and demonstrated experience collecting, interpreting, and managing data using various analytical methods and statistical techniques. The individual will work with combatant command staff and stakeholders to develop and maintain the framework and processes for a the commands strategic and operational assessments. The individual will work closely with military personnel to define, develop, coordinate and publish strategic and operational assessments as part of the commander’s planning cycle. 

Responsibilities:

• Perform substantive assessments, planning, and requirements work in support of Space Operations.
• Provide assessments support to plan, coordinate and conduct analysis and assessment process related to the USSPACECOM Campaign Plan Lines of Effort (LOE).
• In consultation with Subject Matter Experts (SME), develops qualitative and quantitative indicators including Measures of Performance (MOPs) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) to assess progress towards achievement of USSPACECOM campaign plan desired effects and objectives.
• Develop assessments and input into the Joint Strategic Planning System which might include the Chairman’s Risk Assessment; Annual Joint Assessment; Joint Military Net Assessment; Joint Force Readiness Review; Planning Programing, Budget, and Execution inputs; and Campaign/Contingency plans.
• Analyze Joint Staff Annual Joint Assessment survey questions; determine dependencies and linkages and develop a proposed POA&M for completion.
• Serve as a planning and assessments assistant providing support and recommendations to government leads.

Job Requirements

 

The candidate should have a demonstrated experience in the Joint Planning Process conducting operational analysis, identifying operational challenges and potential opportunities, and conducting operational risk assessments.  A successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working on a high-level staff, supporting senior-level military personnel.

Requirements:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 year’s planning experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 7 years military experience (Active Duty or Government Civilian), experience working on classified networks and interfacing with military staffs at the operational and strategic level or similar experience.
• Experience in developing indicators such as Measures of Performance (MOPs) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) which support accomplishment of campaign plan objectives, operational goals, desired effects, and tasks.
• Background with the Joint Strategic Planning System which might include the Chairman’s Risk Assessment; Annual Joint Assessment; Joint Military Net Assessment; Joint Force Readiness Review; Planning Programing, Budget, and Execution inputs; and Campaign/Contingency plans.
• Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions.
• Demonstrated experience providing briefings, presentations, and reports to senior level military personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relations.
• Possess a DOD TS/SCI clearance or possess the ability to gain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

 

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with Command and Control of the Information Environment (C2IE).
• Possess certification from an advanced studies group (e.g. School of Advanced Air and Space Science, School of Advanced Military Studies, School of Advanced Warfighting).
• Experience with a Combatant Command/Joint Staff Assessments process. 

 

 

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret or ability to obtain/maintain one

Schedule: (M-F; 8-5)

Work Location:  Colorado Springs, CO

Travel: Yes, up to 20%

Relocation Assistance Available: No 

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Salary Range:  $120,000 - $135,000

The salary range information is a general guideline only.  Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

 

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays. 

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.  We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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