Joint Operations Planner with Security Clearance

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Job description

Apogee is seeking a Joint Training Operations Planner in support of the United States Space Command's (USSPACECOM) Operations Branch (J3) at Peterson SFB, CO. The USSPACECOM mission is to deter aggression and conflict, defend U.S. and allied freedom of action, deliver space combat power for the Joint/Combined force, and develop joint warfighters to advance U.S. and allied interests in, from, and through the space domain. USSPACECOM has multiple annual exercises, where contractor support is required to meet 24/7 exercise operations to support the planning and execution of Joint Staff and USSPACECOM exercises and war games. Planning is in accordance with Joint Publication 5-0 and the Joint Planning Process. Exercise execution may require travel and extended workdays up to 12-hour shifts and weekends for a duration of 5-14 consecutive days. Why work with us? Apogee Engineering, LLC is a provider of research, engineering, operations, software, cyber, intel, training, technical services, financial and administrative expertise across an array of DOD and Federal Civilian customers. Our company was founded on the commitment of making a positive difference for our customers and our people. Apogee's culture is infused with integrity and a passion for excellence, which has propelled us into the ranks of an elite small business company. Apogee is known for an unwavering dedication to our client's success, a warm and employee-centric work environment, and an enthusiasm to provide the right solution at the right time. What you will be doing: Provide strategic analysis and contribute to USSPACECOM OPLAN development and Campaign Order development Provide subject matter expertise to the J3, Current Ops, and USSPACECOM JOC in CCIR development and refresh based on a dynamic environment in the space domain Provide support to special projects for the USSPACECOM J3 that have a strategic impact on the space domain Provide support to the J3, Joint Fires Element (JFE) during specific Tier I and Tabletop (TTX) Exercises Provide operational subject matter expertise to the J35 Crisis Management Cell (CMC) for real-world contingencies on behalf of the J3, JFE Provide feedback for After Action Reviews / Lessons Learned and inclusion into the Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS) following Joint Staff and USSPACECOM exercises and war games Provide support to J3, JFE Operations section by participating in the USSPACECOM daily O&I briefing and weekly CUB, anticipate JFE future requirements and taskings based on senior leader guidance Support, and be prepared to lead, Operational Planning Team (OPT), in support of Joint Staff and USSPACECOM exercises and wargames Minimum Requirements Citizenship: US Citizenship required Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a TS/SCI US security clearance Education: Bachelor's degree Years of Experience: 12+ years of relevant experience in joint exercise planning, developing training resources and material, maintaining logs of training events and integration into the Joint Training System JTS, supporting, engaging, and interacting with other departments to coordinate training events for participants Preferred Requirements Clearance: Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph Certification: Joint Qualified Education: Master's degree Years of Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in joint exercise planning, developing training resources and material, maintaining logs of training events and integration into the Joint Training System JTS, supporting, engaging, and interacting with other departments to coordinate training events for participants Compensation and Benefits: Apogee offers two medical plans, a high deductible health plan with an HSA and HRA and a traditional POS plan with co-pays, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, parental, military, and jury duty paid leaves. Regular part-time employees scheduled for twenty-four or more hours per work week are eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. The starting base pay for this position will be between $110,000-$145,000. There is also a different range applicable for specific work locations. Base pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, training, and education.

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