Operations Planning Specialist (Instructor)

Quick Facts

• Role: Operations Planning Specialist (Instructor)

Description

Serve as an operational air planner and instructor for planning, scenario development, and execution of operational-level warfare command-and-control exercises and experiments to train the Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC) and COMAFFOR staffs. Apply military aviation operations experience to analyze, develop, coordinate, and evaluate issues, and recommend solutions that improve effectiveness and efficiency. Document planning/programming decisions and monitor training progress using strategic planning tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Apply military aviation operations expertise to analyze and develop solutions for issues affecting operational effectiveness and efficiency
• Plan, execute, and role-play Air Force mission specialties during computer-assisted exercises from friendly and opposition force perspectives
• Document planning and programming decisions in required Air Force/MAJCOM formats
• Monitor and evaluate strategic planning efforts; record training audience progress and performance

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance
• At least 1 year of specialized experience at GS-11 (or equivalent), including analytical/evaluative program operations methods and/or exercise development supporting major military operations
• Knowledge of Air Force and command/organizational planning processes and relationships among command entities
• Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to assess and improve exercise training programs
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally as an instructor/exercise controller for mid- to senior-level commanders and staff
• Ability to negotiate complex issues and maintain effective working relationships
• Must be able to travel for TDY assignments and obtain/retain a U.S. government passport
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing

Benefits

Comprehensive U.S. government benefits package (eligibility depends on position type and schedule).