Army Forward Planner with Security Clearance

Silver Spring, MD, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $26.50 - $60.50
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Robust vacation and sick leave
Flexible work arrangements
401(k) Plan
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Life insurance
Disability Coverage
Pet insurance
Home and auto insurance
Additional life and accident insurance
critical illness insurance
Group legal
ID theft protection
Birth leave
Adoption leave
Parental leave
employee assistance plan

Job Description

Serco Inc. is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc, a global leader providing high-quality services across various sectors including Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. With over 9,000 employees operating in more than 100 locations, Serco is committed to delivering innovative and efficient solutions that enhance the effectiveness of its clients' operations. The company serves a wide range of clients including every branch of the U.S. military, numerous federal agencies, the Intelligence Community, and state and local governments. Serco prides itself on fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment where employees can contribute to impactful projects and develop their careers.

The Forward Planner position at Serco is an exciting opportunity that supports the Army Sustainment Command (ASC). This role is critical in managing logistics and operational planning for the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP), which involves coordination and synchronization of day-to-day operations. The position is located both within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS), requiring occasional travel up to 25 percent to support Department of Defense customers. As a Forward Planner, you will engage in professional research and analysis of policies and directives, prepare briefings and information papers, and maintain essential logistics documentation in SharePoint. You will also be responsible for developing and screening LOGCAP contract requirements packages to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Your role will include reviewing and developing staff actions and requests for information, collaborating closely with the local LOGCAP Planner, responding promptly to inquiries, and tracking changing LOGCAP requirements. Participation in training and exercise events, as well as the development of course curriculums and management of Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) injects, will also be part of your duties. This position requires a functional understanding of the Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP) and a broad knowledge of the Army sustainment enterprise, ensuring that strategic communications are aligned with available capabilities. Candidates for this role must be U.S. citizens, hold an active Secret clearance, possess a bachelor's degree, and have extensive experience supporting joint or Army-level headquarters.

Serco provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, disability coverage, and other optional insurance coverages such as pet and critical illness insurance. The organization values diversity and promotes an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Serco’s Total Rewards package emphasizes professional growth, work-life balance, and employee well-being, making it an employer of choice for professionals in the defense and logistics fields.

Job Requirements

  • u.s. citizenship
  • active secret clearance
  • bachelor's degree
  • 10 years' experience working in support of a Joint, U.S. Army, or component level headquarters
  • graduate of military Intermediate Level Education (MEL4) program
  • completion of the Support Operations Course (Phase 2)
  • logistics experience in deployment/combat in a support operations position
  • functional understanding of the Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP)
  • broad knowledge of the Army sustainment enterprise
  • recent experience working at the one star or higher-level command
  • proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • ability to travel up to 25% of the time
  • valid U.S. passport

Job Qualifications

  • bachelor's degree
  • 10 years' experience working in support of a Joint, U.S. Army, or component level headquarters
  • graduate of military Intermediate Level Education (MEL4) program
  • completion of the Support Operations Course (Phase 2)
  • logistics experience in deployment/combat in a support operations position
  • functional understanding of the Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP)
  • broad knowledge of the Army sustainment enterprise
  • recent experience working at the one star or higher-level command
  • proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • ability to travel up to 25% of the time
  • valid U.S. passport

Job Duties

  • assist with the management of day-to-day operations, synchronization, and coordination for the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) and provide recommendations and information on operational issues
  • perform professional in-depth research and analysis of emerging policy, regulations, directives, or industrial issues, preparing briefings and information papers, updating and maintaining training and exercise files in SharePoint
  • develop and maintain accurate and thorough LOGCAP contract requirements packages (technical data packages, exhibits, diagrams, etc), screen requirements for completeness and accuracy, and suitability
  • review, prepare analyzes, coordinate and develop draft staff actions and requests for information
  • prepare or review briefings and memos in accordance with Army regulations (i.e., AR 25-50)
  • collaborate with the local LOGCAP Planner
  • perform research and draft responses to inquiries
  • assist with monitoring events involving new and ongoing operations and exercise requirements
  • monitor and track changing LOGCAP requirements
  • participate in various training and exercise events (LOGCAP, others)
  • research and develop course curriculum
  • attend meetings and teleconferences
  • prepare reports, developments and manage Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) injects
  • develop and update exercise event scheduling requirements

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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