Position Description & Qualifications
Looking for an AFFOR Operational Planning Group Analyst opportunity at a place you can make a difference every day? Discover this great opportunity in our Shaw AFB, SC location. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our airmen by discovering your new role supporting this critical mission. You will be part of 9 th Air Force (9AF) United States Air Force Central Command (AFCENT) which is the Air Force Service Component of United States Central Command (USCENTCOM), a joint Department of Defense combatant command responsible for U.S. security interests in 27 nations that stretch from the Horn of Africa through the Persian Gulf region, into Central Asia. This position supports 9th AF Operations Directorate (A35)
Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact for the United States Air Force and its clients. Our team has been recognized by the US Air Force as providing top quality services in support of the customers.
In this role, you will:
Provide Agile Combat Employment (ACE) and operational planning expertise to assist in current and future deliberate and crisis action operational planning.
Provide analysis and technical input recommendations to 9AF AFCENT CONOP and CONEMP, guidance and other plans, utilizing CENTCOM and HAF guidance. In addition, they will keep the existing plans and orders up to date and executable and coordinate with external agencies as required, to include Army Central Command (ARCENT), CENTCOM, CAOC, Air Combat Command (ACC), and others.
Assist with updating/developing ACE guidance for 9AF AFCENT and inform CENTCOM of 9AF AFCENT initiatives, including updating senior leaders.
Update/brief leadership on current and future requirements, limiting factors, risks, and activities.
Facilitate Component ACE Working Groups and coordinate across 9AF AFCENT functional areas and Air Expeditionary Wings on the ACE Concept of Operations (CONOP) and Employment (CONEMP), including annexes and appendices.
Coordinate with HAF and other MAJCOM ACE offices on briefings, working groups, regularly scheduled meetings, and on development of common products and processes.
Administer applicable data repositories (i.e., websites) associated with ACE on NIPR, SIPR, and other networks.
Provide subject matter expertise to operations planners on ACE related operations, activities, and investments (OAIs). Solicit feedback from cross-functional representatives to facilitate inclusion of lessons learned into future editions of applicable guidance.
Support 9AF AFCENT/A3 personnel in response to routine suspense's and staff inquiries as they apply to 9AF AFCENT/USCENTCOM ACE, and general/broader office management and processes (such as Division-level tasker management) when required. In addition, the contractor shall assist in the development, for government production and distribution, of written documentation (e.g., 9AF AFCENT policy letters, letters of instruction, business rules, etc.), which enhance the understanding of 9AF AFCENT/USCENTCOM ACE planning and execution.
Comply with all staff policies IAW the current versions of AFI 13-103, Air Force Forces (AFFOR) Staff Operations, Readiness and Structures and HQ 9 AF (9AF AFCENT) and HQ 9 AF (9AF AFCENT)/A3 policies and guidance.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
An active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
A Bachelor's Degree in any subject or 5 years' experience on a NAF or higher-level staff.
3 years' experience working air operations plans/programs in a Component-Numbered AF or HHQ staff position or other service equivalent.
3 years' experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications, e-mail systems, and Task Management Tool or the equivalent
3 years' experience with USCENTCOM operational environment, including deliberate and crisis action planning.
Minimum 1 year experience in the use of C2IE, C2IMERA, or equivalent database tools.
The ability to travel up to 10% (CONUS and OCONUS).
Must be capable of worldwide travel including passport and visa requirements.
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com .
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract @type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.
Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Tuition reimbursement program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Employee Assistance Plan
To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com .
