SMX is seeking a Strategic Plans Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the USINDOPACOM J5. In this position you will support high priority Department of Defense (DoD) efforts to develop plans, exercises and engagements that optimize U.S. force capabilities, posture and requirements.
This position requires a DoD TS/SCI clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate political, diplomatic, economic, information, and military courses of action for USINDOPACOM plans
- Support development of plans, engagements and briefings for priority USINDOPACOM OPLANs, CONPLANs, and support to theater and global campaign plans
- Engage with OSD and Joint Staff to coordinate USINDOPACOM’s contribution to the National Defense Strategy and National Military Strategy
- Coordinate with Service Components to understand their capabilities and integrate their OAIs with INDOPACOM’s strategic objectives
- Coordinate with high level stakeholders to include USINDOPACOM senior staff, Component Commands, OSD, other Geographic and Functional Combatant Commands, and the IC where required
- Coordinate with partner countries to synchronize bi-lateral and multi-lateral strategic objectives, plans and operations
- Report status, develop program/project-related documentation, and maintain production and quality metrics for assigned project
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Government’s program managers, representatives, and authorizing officials
- Work cooperatively with the government lead in developing short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures in accordance with program objectives
- Support the crafting of TPFDDs and force flows iso USINDOPACOM plans
- Have a high attention to detail, working closely with plans, operations and technical stakeholders to drive measurable results
- Produce high-quality, well-written technical documentation
- Work effectively within a delivery-centric, multi-functional team
- Work in a fast-paced, agile environment with fluid requirements and changing priorities
Required Skills & Experience
- Required clearance: Must have a Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility
- 10+ years of experience in DoD in a plans, operations, communications or intelligence related field/program.3+ years of experience with USINDOPACOM specific OPLANs, CONPLANs or Theater Campaign Plan
- Must understand the Joint Planning Process and be doctrinally sound
- Experience interacting with and briefing senior government and industry leaders on topics related to plans and policy, specifically:
- Political, diplomatic, economic, information, and military courses of action
- Forces, capabilities, policy, and doctrine
- DoD organization, planning, operations, and interface with other whole-of-government agencies and foreign militaries
- Federal agency plans, policies, operations, and procedures, and their interface with equivalent military areas
- Planning, management, and military operations of Service Components
- Standing Joint Task Force (JTF) commands of various unified command staff agencies
- Previous experience supporting plans and operations for USINDOPACOM
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree
- Demonstrated success in government project and/or personnel management (DoD preferred) through prior work experience in a customer-facing role
- Knowledge of USINDOPACOM staff functions, operations, and requirements
- Knowledge of process improvement techniques and ability to direct improvement initiatives
Desired Skills & Experience
- Master’s degree in political and/or military science
- Joint Professional Military Education (JPME)
- SAW/SAMS/JAWS/SAASS/MAWS/FA59 graduate or equivalent military plans training
Application Deadline: February 7, 2025
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
The proposed salary for this position is:
$123,800—$206,300 USD
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
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Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
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Today, as SMX, we are one team and together empower government and commercial enterprises to become more effective, innovative, and resilient, no matter what challenges they face.
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