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JANUS Research Group Deputy Red Lead/Operations Planner Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Deputy Red Lead/Operations Planner to support HQ USAF sponsored or supported wargaming activities.
The ideal candidate will conduct planning, execution, management, and analysis throughout all phases of HQ USAF wargames, including concept development, objective analysis, assessment planning, game design, event planning, management and execution, and post-game analysis.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Principal Red operations facilitator, assists Red Lead and planning team
- Conducts open source and classified research and analysis related to adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures to ensure operationally sound enemy presentation
- Provides leadership, management, and direction in accordance with the Joint Planning Process to ensure coherent Red plans that meet game objectives
- Organizes, manages, and facilitates Red Wargame participants to achieve game objectives
- Manages Red data collection during wargame events
- Manages Red post-game analysis and drafting of wargame reports
- Assists in data management; coordinates Red Force Structures and order of battle, and ensures accurate representation in the appropriate systems
- Contributes to development and execution of wargame design, objectives, and analysis plans to include Wargame scenarios, force structures and order of battle, and manning
- Supports development and dissemination of post-game outcomes for senior leaders and stakeholders
- Participates in non-AF Wargaming wargames if directed
- Assists in accomplishing staff taskings/actions as directed
Qualifications:
- Minimum Qualifications: Graduate Degree
- A minimum of 14 years in an Air Force operational unit (squadron or group level) with at least 2 years above the Wing level (i.e. CCMD, MAJCOM, AOC, etc.)
- In addition, 2 years of experience in wargaming, concept development, operational planning, and/or strategic assessments
- Documented experience in and working knowledge of the Joint Planning process is required
- Documented experience in leading mission planning cells is required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Top-secret with SCI eligibility
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in adversary operations, Advanced Study Group, or Weapons School graduate is highly desired
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products.
As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
