MASTER STRATEGY, PLANS, POSTURE AND POLICY SUPPORT SERVICES – MacDill AFB, FL
Full-Time
Clearance: Active TS/SCI
**Position contingent upon successful award of contract**
Position Summary:
USCENTCOM is furthering its efforts to meet complex strategic demands by integrating experienced master defense analysts into its J5-Plans divisions. This initiative is driven by new Department of War Guidance, including Global Campaign Plans and condensed planning timelines, which require a higher tempo of strategic support. These analysts are crucial for assisting with all phases of planning, from campaign to crisis-action, while managing force flow, global defense posture, and assessing campaign plan effectiveness. Their role also involves extensive coordination with the Department of War, the Joint Staff, other commands, and international partners; articulating USCENTCOM and component posture requirements; managing coalition contributions; securing access, basing, and overflight (ABO) agreements; and integrating emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), to streamline and modernize the war planning process.
Job Duties:
· The contractor shall execute all aspects of the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP), from initial Mission Analysis through Course of Action (COA) development, analysis (wargaming), comparison, and the final decision. Following COA selection, the contractor will translate the commander’s mission, intent, and guidance into detailed plans and orders that direct subordinate actions. A critical function is ensuring a coherent transition from planning to execution by conducting an orderly handover to the staff and leadership, providing them with the situational awareness and strategic rationale behind key decisions. To support this entire process, the contractor will continuously maintain running estimates, allowing for the dynamic refinement of all plans and orders.
· Provide analyses and recommendations for high-priority USCENTCOM planning efforts involving joint, interagency, and multinational partners and allies.
· Provide analysis and recommendations for USCENTCOM posture in the AOR including posture initiatives and emerging requirements. This includes prioritization and recommendations for DoW directed posture reviews.
· Provide support to the planning efforts of counterparts in USCENTCOM Component Commands, other key Combatant Commands, the Joint Staff, the Office of Secretary of War, counterparts in other Federal departments and agencies, and other Directorates.
· Provide planning expertise regarding the Joint Operational Planning Process, Joint Operational Planning, Execution System and Joint Doctrine.
· Provide support to prioritizing and communicating ABO requirements for campaign, contingency, and crisis action planning and execution.
Required Experience:
· Hold a bachelor’s degree
· Have at least 5 years of planning experience, and
· Have a minimum of 3 years planning experience at the Geographic or Functional Combatant Command Headquarters.
Preferred Qualifications
· Graduate of Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS), School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW), Maritime Advanced Warfighting School (MAWS), or Senior Service College.
Why Cyntel Technologies?
Cyntel Technologies offers a competitive benefit package to include:
· Paid Holidays
· Paid time off (PTO)
· Bereavement Leave
· Military Leave
· Medical Plan
· Dental Plan
· Vision
· 401K
· Life Insurance
What sets Cyntel Technologies apart is its commitment to mission continuity, experienced leadership, and long-term career growth. Our leadership team is made up of former military and intelligence professionals who understand the mission firsthand. At Cyntel, we directly support mission-critical intelligence operations across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise, operating close to the customer to inform real-world decisions. For those transitioning from service, this means joining a stable, growing firm where your experience is respected, your voice is heard through direct access to senior leadership, and you have clear opportunities for upward mobility and continued impact.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.