What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategy, Plans, Exercises, Policy Support Services / Special Operations (CHIPS) position at Rigid Tactical?
Contingent Upon Award
Rigid Tactical is seeking a Strategy, Plans, Exercises and Policy Support Service Special Operation SME to support a unique joint staff planning need focused on integrating and synchronizing Department of Defense (DoD) military activities with United States Government (USG) strategy. Services include developing inputs to strategies, campaign plans, and concepts of operation that ultimately translate strategic and operational objectives into a series of related activities and operations to achieve desired end states in coordination with other DoD components, USG agencies, allies, coalition members and regional partners.
Location: Tampa Florida
Security Clearance: TS SCI
Travel: CONUS and OCONUS
Required Qualifications/Education:
These positions shall be staffed by an individual with:
- Graduate of the Special Operations Planning Course (SOPC)
- CWMD Senior Staff Planners course, or equivalent program
- 10 years of experience working with the Special Operations community
- Bachelors degree
- 3 years of experience at a Joint or Combined Command Headquarters
Duties / Responsibilities:
These services are required to support unique Joint Planning Team/Operational Planning Team (OPT), Bi-Lateral, Multi-Lateral and other efforts which may require:
- Provide and apply Special Operations expertise for assisting in developing plans, orders and CONOPs and aligning Special Operations support to the USCENTCOM mission
and Commander’s priorities - Provide and apply expertise to planning, plans coordination, and synchronizing efforts supporting the full spectrum of special operations in joint, multinational, and interagency
contexts - Utilize technical expertise, experience, and knowledge of all Special Operations Forces core missions to advise the USCENTCOM Commander on the employment and
utilization of special operations forces - Utilize cognitive problem-solving skills to overcome complex operational and strategic challenges. Analyze and ensure synchronization of special
operations planning and execution efforts across DoD elements, IA, Allied, Coalition and multinational special operations activities within the USCENTCOM AOR - Provide Special Operations expertise to current operations and support to otherspecial activities requirements.
- Provide coordination of FOIAs and MDRs according to legal standards set by thevarious laws governing the processing, declassification, and release of information from
designated CENTCOM files - Searching of files controlled by CCJ5 for information relevant for government personnel to determine declassification and ability to disseminate information based on a detailed knowledge of existing legal statutes, currentCENTCOM information strategies and advising CCJ5 on the FOIA and MDR Program in accordance with CENTCOM directives to ensure plans and orders are properly safeguarded
What We Can Offer You:
This full-time, exempt position receives a competitive annual salary; paid time off and holidays; a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision options; an automatic 4% 401(k) employer contribution; and the opportunity to be a part of a team that provides meaningful positive impact to our customer’s missions.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:
Rigid Tactical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, military status, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, as well as all other characteristics and qualities protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
