Bilateral Operational Planning Analyst Security Clearance

Position: Bilateral Operational Planning Analyst with Security Clearance
Primary

Location:

Mac Dill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida Clearance:
Active TS/SCI Ability to work remotely:
No

Job Summary Serve as a senior planner supporting the MARCENT Plans and Policy Directorate (G-5), leading bi-lateral and multi-lateral contingency plan development for the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). Specific Responsibilities
* Support the command's lead planner for USCENTCOM AOR bi-lateral and multi-lateral contingency plans development

* Participate in USCENTCOM bi-lateral/multilateral planning conferences and conduct MARCENT staff reviews of USCENTCOM planning products

* Draft MARCENT responses to USCENTCOM for approval, ensuring proper deployment and employment of Marine forces

* Support development of Component supporting plans to Combatant Command Operation Plans (OPLANs) and Concept Plans (CONPLANs)

* Provide contingency planning support for joint, bi-lateral, and multi-lateral plans, including compartmented plans

* Attend joint, bi-lateral, multilateral, and coalition planning conferences/working groups; provide In-Progress Reviews (IPRs) to MARCENT leadership

* Develop assessments, briefs, information papers, and automated messages; support strategic, policy, campaign, and posture plan development

* Support internal MARCENT working groups and attend CENTCOM Battle Rhythm events (e.g., Joint Planning Group, Joint Planning Board, Modeling and Simulation Working Group)

Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant operational planning experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (Master's degree preferred)

* Expert-level experience in lead planning at the Combatant Command or Component Command level

* Working understanding of complex interrelationships between Middle Eastern states, religions, and ethnic groups, regional US Embassies, SDO/DATT, and USLO structures

* Active TS/SCI clearance required

* Strong written and briefing skills

Physical Requirements and Work Environment Work is generally performed in a standard office environment at Mac Dill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida. Must be able to sit, stand, and use computer equipment for extended periods. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally. Travel
* Travel required to support USCENTCOM bi-lateral/multilateral planning conferences and Battle Rhythm events. Company Description Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission.

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community.

Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.

Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations. Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.