16003 OPSEC Planner

Job Title: 16003 OPSEC Planner
Location: Lackland AFB, TX
Clearance: Current/Active TS+
Please note that you must be a US citizen to apply to this job listing
Travel: 10%
Requisition: S4 TX16-005
CLC: 16003 OPSEC Planner

The Joint Information Operations Warfare Center (JIOWC) is the center of excellence for Information Operations (IO). The Joint OPSEC Support Element (JOSE) supports the Joint Staff's OPSEC proponent role and is responsible for providing OPSEC training, program review, planning, and survey and/or assessments to the Combatant Commands (CCMDs) and Joint Force Headquarters. As such, work under this contract shall support the Joint Staff, the CCMDs and their subordinate commands, the military services, DOD agencies, and other governmental agencies if authorized. Primary functions of the JOSE include OPSEC training, program review, OPSEC surveys and/or assessments, and planning and exercise support; all supported by open source research analysis. Services include OPSEC doctrinal and procedural advice, advocacy, and reach back support for deployed and TDY staff. The work provides the JOSE with trained and experienced OPSEC professionals to augment the JOSE staff. They will assist the CCMDs, Joint Task Forces (JTFs), military services, DOD agencies, and governmental entities as required to establish and maintain OPSEC programs and integrate OPSEC into operations, plans and exercises. They will also perform OPSEC surveys/ assessments that include analyzing threat vulnerabilities of programs and networks while assessing critical information and recommending countermeasures needed to mitigate those risks.

Job Duties: Provide support for all JIOWC in the area of OPSEC Planner:
• Assist in Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP) and Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) planning support to CCMDs and JTFs for crisis action, contingency, and exercise planning in support of OPSEC initiatives
• Participate, as assigned, in regular planning working group sessions to ensure OPSEC considerations are incorporated throughout the plan and this participation may be in person or by "virtual attendance" via video teleconference, Information Workspace, NetMeeting, or other technological means
• Review existing, or assist with the drafting of, OPSEC planning documents
• Assist in providing training for OPSEC planning, including mobile training team (MTT) support, to the CCMDs and other DoD or U.S. government (USG) agencies as required.
• Attend planning conferences for joint exercises to assist in the development of realistic OPSEC scenario events and the coordination of related activities to maximize the OPSEC training objectives for CCMDs
• Provide support for all JIOWC in the area of OPSEC Planner:
• Assist in Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP) and Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) planning support to CCMDs and JTFs for crisis action, contingency, and exercise planning in support of OPSEC initiatives
• Participate, as assigned, in regular planning working group sessions to ensure OPSEC considerations are incorporated throughout the plan and this participation may be in person or by "virtual attendance" via video teleconference, Information Workspace, NetMeeting, or other technological means
• Review existing, or assist with the drafting of, OPSEC planning documents
• Assist in providing training for OPSEC planning, including mobile training team (MTT) support, to the CCMDs and other DoD or U.S. government (USG) agencies as required.
• Attend planning conferences for joint exercises to assist in the development of realistic OPSEC scenario events and the coordination of related activities to maximize the OPSEC training objectives for CCMDs
• Attend and participate in exercises in Red, Blue or White cell capacity, as assigned
• Attend and participate in exercises in Red, Blue or White cell capacity, as assigned

Requisite Personnel Qualifications:
• Critical thinking skills, both qualitatively and quantitatively
• Ability to prepare a well-grounded, defensible argument
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with USSTRATCOM organization desired
• Familiarity with Joint processes, operations, and commands.
• Must possess Level II expertise in presenting and developing documents, reports, and briefings for senior leadership
• Possess significant operational military experience is required
• Possess documented proficiency implementing JOPP and APEX planning processes
• Have demonstrated understanding of Joint OPSEC principles is required
• Must have strong computer skills, including proficiency with standard office applications
• Must have strong written and oral communications skills
• Must have completed the Defense OPSEC Planners Course and OPSE 2500 or service equivalent - highly desired
• Possess documented joint senior-level briefing experience - highly desired
• Demonstrated project management experience with small teams in a dynamic environment - highly desired
• Demonstrated experience in collaborative teams to be able to build consensus among multiple project stakeholders - desired

S4 Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package with 401(k), and universal time off. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. S4 participates in the E-Verify employment verification program. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding position, then we invite you to submit your resume including salary history and requirements. Candidate selected must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required by the contract at all times.

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