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Tampa, FL (On-Site/Office)
Senior Strategy, Plans, and Policy Services - Air Targeter
The Ascendancy Group's Mission
To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.
Overview
The Ascendancy Group is seeking a highly experienced Senior Air Targeter to support USCENTCOM's strategic planning, targeting, and fires integration efforts. This role requires deep expertise in joint air operations, lethal and non-lethal fires planning, and coordination across Combatant Commands and interagency partners. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of a senior military education institution and possess extensive experience in air combat tactics, planning, and operations control.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Security Requirement: A Top-Secret/SCI Clearance is required
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Lead planning and coordination for lethal and non-lethal fires integration across USCENTCOM operations
• Develop briefings, point papers, and strategic guidance for targeting and fires planning
• Produce recommendations and drafts for joint system concepts, CONOPS, and fires designs
• Support continuity efforts and evaluations for combatant command-level air employment planning
• Provide specialized briefings and recommendations to USCENTCOM leadership and Component Commanders
• Organize and coordinate air/fires/targeting planning and production across task order activities
• Facilitate coordination across working groups and administrative support staff for air operations
• Manage working groups with comprehensive operational views, including analytical and statistical research
• Support development and evaluation of war games, OPLANs, contingency plans, and specialized missions
• Synchronize STO, Cyber, IRC, SAP, and other non-lethal effects into planning efforts
• Coordinate with external agencies including Joint Staff, OSD, Component Commands, and interagency partners
• Provide technical support to CCJ5 for coalition coordination and senior leader engagement
• Advise CCJ5 on JOPP, JOPES, campaign design, mission analysis, targeting, and fires effects
• Ensure smooth transition from planning to execution through situational awareness and running estimates
Position Requirements:
• Graduate of JAWS, SAMS, SAW, MAWS, or Senior Service College
• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of planning experience as a senior air combat tactician or air mobility expert
• Graduate of a Service tactics/weapons school
3+ years of planning experience at a Geographic or Functional Combatant Command HQ or Service Component HQ supporting a GCC
• 2+ years of experience in an Air Operations Control Center
• Exceptional strategic thinking and operational planning skills
Strong understanding of joint targeting doctrine and fires integration
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional planning teams and working groups
Experience briefing senior military and civilian leadership
• Familiarity with USCENTCOM AOR and joint operational planning processes
The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust.
We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security.
If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW for consideration!
The Ascendancy Group's Mission
To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.
Overview
The Ascendancy Group is seeking a highly experienced Senior Air Targeter to support USCENTCOM's strategic planning, targeting, and fires integration efforts. This role requires deep expertise in joint air operations, lethal and non-lethal fires planning, and coordination across Combatant Commands and interagency partners. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of a senior military education institution and possess extensive experience in air combat tactics, planning, and operations control.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Security Requirement: A Top-Secret/SCI Clearance is required
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Lead planning and coordination for lethal and non-lethal fires integration across USCENTCOM operations
• Develop briefings, point papers, and strategic guidance for targeting and fires planning
• Produce recommendations and drafts for joint system concepts, CONOPS, and fires designs
• Support continuity efforts and evaluations for combatant command-level air employment planning
• Provide specialized briefings and recommendations to USCENTCOM leadership and Component Commanders
• Organize and coordinate air/fires/targeting planning and production across task order activities
• Facilitate coordination across working groups and administrative support staff for air operations
• Manage working groups with comprehensive operational views, including analytical and statistical research
• Support development and evaluation of war games, OPLANs, contingency plans, and specialized missions
• Synchronize STO, Cyber, IRC, SAP, and other non-lethal effects into planning efforts
• Coordinate with external agencies including Joint Staff, OSD, Component Commands, and interagency partners
• Provide technical support to CCJ5 for coalition coordination and senior leader engagement
• Advise CCJ5 on JOPP, JOPES, campaign design, mission analysis, targeting, and fires effects
• Ensure smooth transition from planning to execution through situational awareness and running estimates
Position Requirements:
• Graduate of JAWS, SAMS, SAW, MAWS, or Senior Service College
• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of planning experience as a senior air combat tactician or air mobility expert
• Graduate of a Service tactics/weapons school
3+ years of planning experience at a Geographic or Functional Combatant Command HQ or Service Component HQ supporting a GCC
• 2+ years of experience in an Air Operations Control Center
• Exceptional strategic thinking and operational planning skills
Strong understanding of joint targeting doctrine and fires integration
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional planning teams and working groups
Experience briefing senior military and civilian leadership
• Familiarity with USCENTCOM AOR and joint operational planning processes
The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust.
We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security.
If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW for consideration!
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