J4 Logistics Planner Analyst

J4 Logistics Planner Analyst

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Know and understand maintenance concepts and organizations for functional and multi-functional, and tactical to strategic level
• Provide direct experience and knowledge of the assets available within the AOR to accurately advise the Materiel Readiness Division (MRD), J4 leadership, and command on service common equipment including HMMWV, HEMTT, Material Handling Equipment, and other ground equipment and tactical wheeled vehicles (TWV)
• Maintain direct knowledge and familiarity with Special Operations-peculiar (SO-p) portfolios supported by USSOCOM
• Be familiar with other areas of maintenance involving weapon systems, allied trades, and construction equipment
• Maintain knowledge of funding sources to include MFP-2 and MFP-11
• Study SOCCENT missions and functions, review organizational structure, work methods and procedures, and recommend adjustments to the concepts of support based on mission changes and theater re-posturing
• Execute management programs which have a direct and visible impact on the theater's supply, maintenance, and logistics plans and programs, such as Army Reset/Recovery Program, Theater Field Level Maintenance Pass Back, Distribution Management, and supply programs
• Coordinate with resource management personnel to document, acquire, manage, and adjust required funding
• Be familiar with a range of logistics automation systems, including GCSS-A, SSAVIE, Palantir Smart System, Power BI, STORES, Equipment Common Operating Picture 2.0, DRRS-S, Vantage Army, and the Joint Container Management System; utilize these platforms to track equipment, supplies, and parts, and to advise leadership on optimal courses of action
• Understand countries, locations, commands, and command relationships in the CENTCOM AOR including 1st TSC, USARCENT, and 401st AFSB providing support for Special Operations and conventional units
• Analyze, evaluate, and report maintenance issues in a timely fashion to identify significant changes, potential problem areas, and measure overall effectiveness
• Interact with internal and external officials and/or customers with diplomatic, convincing, professional behavior and promote effective working relationships
• Be familiar with, understand, and implement property accountability and material management for USSOCOM special programs
• Understand the difference between unit readiness, equipment readiness, and general maintenance capability
• Solicit, input, and maintain unit Readiness data and information within DRRS-S
• Receive, compile, and prepare unit readiness briefs as required; attend and brief at all routine unit readiness meetings based on directorate and unit requirements
• Understand, manage, and implement the Life Cycle Replacement (LCR) process within the CENTCOM AOR for SO-p platforms and service common equipment, including DOTMLPF Change Requests (DCR), Basis of Issue Plans (BOIP), unit equipment authorizations, and other associated processes
• Support logistics operations and planning through an understanding of the holistic picture of logistics, with a focus on maintenance, within the AOR for all classes of supply and how to assist in the development of LOGCOP
• Understand the purpose and utilization of DoDAACs and Lines of Accounting (LOA) to understand support relationships and ensure continued support to SOCCENT subordinate units
• Track, monitor, assess, and report on SO-P equipment readiness issues, and develop and execute the field and sustainment maintenance concept of support in the AOR
• Support supply operations work such as theater bench stocks, Class IX accounts for conventional and SOF peculiar (MFP-11) equipment, excess equipment retrograde, and contingency operations stocks and materiel
• Read and understand GCSS-A Equipment Status Report (ESR) and extract critically necessary data based on guidance from the command without delay
• Prepare, design, and implement advanced Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat products to perform logistics analysis and create required information, decision, and concept of support briefings
• Understand and implement knowledge management using Microsoft SharePoint and similar products
• Review, maintain, and annotate files in accordance with established guidance to provide section continuity
• Provide sound advice and technical expertise on maintenance and readiness issues, make appropriate recommendations and decisions, and implement changes within the section
• Prepare briefs, information papers, and presentations as required utilizing Microsoft Office family of products
• Develop and maintain an electronic resource, to include key points of contact, to be used for mission continuity that may be accessed by all stakeholders
• May perform travel CONUS/OCONUS as required and remain fully qualified and current with all specified/required training

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MA/MS in one of these disciplines: Social Sciences, Public Policy, Applied Statistics, Operations Research, or Systems Analysis
• Joint Professional Military Education Level II or Service Equivalent; Advanced Military Education Levels (i.e., School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS); Service War Colleges)
• At least 5 years strategic and operational planning and analysis
• At least 3 years' experience in any of the following: CENTCOM AOR; MISO; MILDEC; CWMD; ORSA; CYBER; AT/FP; SNA; Special Programs; Interagency Experience
• Equivalent combinations of at least 10 years of SOF operational experience and education

USGI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, plus generous PTO offerings to include vacation/sick days, bereavement leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays. USGI is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.