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Strategic Information Operations Planner Tampa, FL

COLSA Corp., Tampa, FL, United States


Strategic Information Operations Planner
COLSA Corporation is hiring for Strategic Operations Planner(s) in Tampa, Florida. The ideal candidate will provide Strategic Information Operations support at the CCMD level, participate in planning, prepare briefings, and facilitate approval of activities with senior DoW leadership.

Represent designated planning activities on operational planning teams, working groups, and in other planning venues. Develop and execute these plans.

Provide expert advice and analytical support for strategic planning, performance management and measurement, and organizational assessment efforts.

Provide strategic and operational level analysis pertaining to DoW-wide strategy, futures issues and strategic foresight, policy, doctrine, decisions, trends concepts, and studies.

Provide senior staff advice and guidance regarding the establishment, management, and execution-level analysis and risk management relating to operations.

Support day-to-day office activities such as organizing and facilitating meetings, and managing systems/taskers.

Analyze strategies, policies, doctrine, plans, capability gaps, and emerging trends to support decision-making related to the current and potential future threat environment.

Coordinate and integrate plans with supporting/supported interagency partners.

Review and analyze selected publications to determine congruence with or divergence from existing policy and doctrine.

Co-coordinate, facilitate, and execute strategic and policy interface opportunities involving strategic planning, strategy management and policy integration functions, and budgeting/effective use of strategy related resources.

Provide advice on prioritization of strategy related programs

Required Skills

Technical and consultative service delivery in military operations

In-depth analytical capabilities for complex operational issues

Requirements development and documentation

Project scheduling and budget management

Technical briefing and report development

Training material development and evaluation

Special activities planning and coordination

Military database management

Report preparation and review

Intelligence research and evaluation capabilities

Leadership and mentoring abilities

Proficiency in desktop applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and database software

Security clearance eligibility

Effective written and verbal communication

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience

Minimum of 10 years work related experience (with at least 8 years of experience with strategic and operational planning, and knowledge of Information Related Capabilities supporting strategic influence operations)

Expert knowledge of capabilities pertinent to the USCENTCOM AOR and proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive planning efforts.

Superior oral and written communications skills, including an expert ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, deliver effective oral presentations, prepare assessments and other written products and represent a CCMD in interagency meetings.

Capable of operating within a military headquarters environment as a senior strategic staff member with minimum guidance

Superior interpersonal, organizational, and management skills and an expert ability to conceptualize and lead complex analytic projects.

Critical thinker; willing to listen, learn and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Expert skills with Microsoft Office applications

The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

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