Advanced Planning Specialist

Type: Full Time

Location: Port Hueneme, CA

Overtime Exempt: No

Reports To: ARMADA HQ

Security Clearance Required: Active DOD Clearance Required

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Advanced Planning Specialist shall support internal and external customers with the Joint Operational Planning process to support test events, joint exercises, operational exercises, and planning conferences.
• The Advanced Planning Specialist shall assist with the development of strategic objectives, planning assumptions, concept development, mission analysis, feasibility studies, acceptability and compliance, and plan documentation to support the overall exercise.
• The Advanced Planning Specialist shall coordinate with other commands and agencies to ensure logistical requirements are met. This includes the packaging, shipping, and receiving of equipment needed during test events; assessing the locations capabilities and developing plans to meet requirements; coordinating resources and equipment; developing
• The Advanced Planning Specialist shall support exercises, fielding, and test events of new, existing and prototype systems in various locations. This includes assessing the impact of new systems and the transition of new technologies into current systems, assessing the locations' ability to meet mission requirements (e.g. temperature, power) and developing plans.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• This position requires: Strong task management, excellent communication (written and verbal) skills, and providing a high level of customer services with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• This position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Minimum/General Experience:

• Three years of experience in:
  • Supporting exercise planning across the Joint Event
  • Participating in planning meetings and develop and present plans
  • Conducting research and analysis of full spectrum operations in a joint, multinational, and interagency
  • Assisting in observer/controller activities and documenting lessons learned for after action
  • Supporting training plans and program development.
• One Year experience in:
  • Providing expert analysis of other DoD, Interagency (IA), and multinational operations to ensure synchronization with USCENTCOM objectives.
  • Coordinating with other agencies and conveying a feasibility analysis for planned

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in an engineering, scientific, business, or technical discipline and,
• Three years of experience in the Joint Event Lifecycle, OR,
• Seven years of professional experience in the Joint Event Lifecycle.

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the contractor assigned to this position. Applying: If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position visit our careers page at www.armadausa.com.

Special Notes: Relocation is not available for these jobs.

ARMADA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ARMADA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.