Strategy, Plans, and Policy Planner

Strategy, Plans, and Policy Planner

Please note: This position is contingent upon the award of a contract. We will provide updates on the status of the contract and next steps during the hiring process.

Minimum Qualifications Summary

Certification & Education

• Graduation from one of the following programs:
  • JAWS, SAMS, SAASS, SAW, MAWS, Senior Service College Equivalent
• Master's degree required
• TS/SCI Clearance required

Experience Required

• Comprehensive experience in joint strategic planning
• Minimum of 10 years of planning experience
• At least 5 years of planning experience at a Geographic or Functional Combatant Command Headquarters
• Minimum of 5 years of planning experience in at least one information-related area (Public Affairs (PA), Information Operations (IO), Key Leader Engagements (KLE), or Civil Affairs (CA)).
• Preferably completed Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) I.
• Preferably have Corporate Marketing experience

Job Objective

The Strategy, Plans, and Policy Planner team will consist of four (4) planners: one Master-level Planner and three Senior- level Planners. These planners will be assigned portfolios in the Middle East, Levant, Central Asia, and Special Missions/Other, subject to changes by the CCPA Director. These areas will always align with the CENTCOM Area of Operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage planning activities within Joint Planning Teams and Operational Planning Teams for diverse multinational efforts.
• Coordinate planning and produce task order activities related to operational requirements.
• Provide analyses, recommendations, and draft products for joint planning teams, working groups, and senior leadership, including USCENTCOM staff, DoD,
• IA, Allies, Coalition members, and partner nation leaders.
• Assist with evaluations and provide recommendations to Divisions and Branches for conducting joint combatant command-level planning.
• Offer subject matter expertise in all phases of the Joint Operational Planning Process, including Mission Analysis, Course of Action Development, Wargaming, COA Comparison, and Decision.
• Develop plans and orders based on the analysis of COA decisions, mission statements, commander's intent, and guidance.
• Facilitate the handover of plans for execution to ensure a smooth transition from planning to operational execution.
• Provide situational awareness to CENTCOM leadership and staff during the transition from planning to execution.
• Conduct coordination with various stakeholders, including Components, IA, Allies, and Coalition members.
• Manage and contribute to working groups, reports, and assessments, with an understanding of long-term impacts.
• Advise leadership on strategic and regional concerns and recommend solutions to enhance communication efforts.
• Ensure that all public affairs products are coordinated with higher Public Affairs authorities, subordinate commands, and other government entities for a cohesive communication approach.
• Provide crisis and contingency response support as directed by CCPA leadership.
• Support emergent 24/7 surge requirements during crises or unforeseen events.
• Maintain a TS/SCI clearance and comply with all travel and operational readiness requirements

Work Location

Tampa, FL

Security Clearance Required:

TS/SCI

About Lukos

Lukos has been delivering professional services to the Federal Government for 15 years. We help a variety of federal agencies in areas such as national security, homeland security, international development, training, analytics, healthcare, and other professional services. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies.

About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for "wolf". The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle.

"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack."

At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays.

Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.