Global Force Management Operations Specialist

Client Solution Architects (CSA) is currently seeking a Global Force Management Operations Specialist to develop draft Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) for assignment, rotation, and movement of forces in support of J35S mission. The contractor shall support matters pertaining to Global Force Management/Force Deployment operations, and joint force readiness issues in J35S’s role as the conventional Joint Force Provider. Joint Staff J3, Operations is the primary organization responsible for developing and providing guidance to the Chairman regarding current operations and plans. The mission of DDJ35 is to source and deploy trained and ready joint capable forces, lead the improvement of the Global Force Management and Joint Deployment processes, monitor force readiness and deployment, and support the implementation of Resource-Informed Planning in support of the Joint Staff’s mission.

For nearly 50 years, CSA has delivered integrated technology and operational support services to meet the defense and federal sector's most complex enterprise needs. Working from operations centers and shipyards to training sites and program offices, CSA deploys experienced teams, innovative tools and proven processes to advance federal missions.

 How Role will make an impact: 

• Develop, implement, and monitor the Government approved POA&M and will include reports, sourcing recommendations, plans, schedules and orders. The POA&M will be submitted to the Government as required for review and approval. 
• Develop and expand database and capability requirements in the Force Analysis and Readiness modules in the Global Force Management Tool Set (GFMTS).
• Provide analysis and input to support the identification and/or development of databases that capture U.S. Armed Forces capabilities, their readiness levels, force availability, and other relevant data necessary to support resource informed planning and preparation of joint sourcing solutions.
• Monitor and perform analysis of Joint and Service unit readiness and availability data.
• Ensure J35S equities are maintained in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) continued development and system improvement of the Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) by participating in DRRS System Tests, the Software Management System (SMS) Enhancement Working Group, Operations Force Battle Staff.
• Utilize DRRS and provide user feedback to support proposed system enhancement.
• Maintain position in the Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Force Management Working Group to ensure connectivity link within GFM Process.
• Prepare briefs, point papers, and reports on selected topics and issues.
• Provide recommendations which support the development and improvement of new or existing force analysis initiatives
• Maintain roster of Joint Task Force Headquarters (JTF HQ).
• Support review and development of JTF Doctrine
• Review and provide input to Joint Doctrine, Department of Defense Instructions (DODI) and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Instructions (CJCSI)
• Support development of Global Force Management Tool Set (Joint Capabilities Requirements Manager (JCRM) and Force Deployment).
• Monitor, track, and report the readiness status and composition of the Global Response Force (GRF).
• Track and report the movement of deploying forces.
• Provide global force management allocation plan orders production and force element analysis support across the Joint Staff Joint Force Coordinator Division, J35 South.
• Reconcile final Secretary of Defense Orders Book decisions with order records captured in the systems of record and the global force management allocation plan orders from multiple annexes produced by other joint force providers.
• Conduct staffing of draft global force management allocation order lines to stakeholders from the services and Combatant Commands.
• Respond to queries from internal J35 and external organizations regarding global force management allocation plan orders production and process.
• Prepare inventories and provide reports of identified force elements.
• Attend meetings and workings groups as required. 

 What you’ll need to have to join our award-winning team: 

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an Active U.S. DoD Secret clearance.
• Education: Associate’s degree with a minimum of 6 years’ experience; or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years’ experience; or No degree with at least 7 years warfighting operational experience.
• Experience: should have at least 3 years’ experience in the joint planning process; and Demonstrated success in three (3) or more of the following broad operational areas: Knowledge of military rules of engagement, Experience with military exercise and event planning, Experience with performing and delivering simulation training, Knowledge of military organizational internal procedures and staff operations, Ability to professionally interface, produce documentation for, provide presentations and speak with authority to senior military and other DoD personnel and organizations, Experience in military and national level intelligence gathering techniques, Knowledge of and experience in Intelligence collection and dissemination procedures and concepts, Familiarity with the Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education (SEJPME) Program and Curriculum, Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Sharable Content Object Resource Model (SCORM), Experience with eLearning and curriculum and courseware authoring for web-based training and education development, 1 to 3 years’ experience with eLearning practices and technology strategies in a military training environment, 1 to 3 years’ experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), 1 to 3 years’ experience with Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL).
• Additional Experience Required: Demonstrated success in two (2) or more of the following operational areas: At least 4 years’ experience in joint training, Knowledge and experience with Joint and Service doctrine, combat, combat service, combat service support and equipment, Knowledge of and experience with performing functional area training (fire support, information operations unit maneuver, maritime operations, air operations, amphibious operations, theater ballistic missile operations, space warfare and others required for a specific event), Experience and ability to develop rotational event timelines with required deliverables, Knowledge and experience in event After Action Report (AAR) products and procedures, Demonstrated ability to perform and develop relationship with Observer/Trainers (OT’s), Operations and Work Cell Augmentees, Knowledge and ability to develop and present briefs for problem resolution, Knowledge and experience with communications and information systems training, Knowledge and experience of procedures for simulation system response cell augmentees (e.g., role playing, data entry and game entity control by role players, handling of computer generated data. access rules in simulation centers), Knowledge of relationships between the response cell and the training audience, Knowledge of the procedures necessary for using confederated models and for managing the confederation, JTLS, JLVC, JCATS, JOPES, and emerging applications, Knowledge and ability to handle special functions and procedures such as moving a unit from one location to another instantly, effecting an arbitrary increase or decrease of unit strength or supplies or reinstating or removing a unit from the simulation, Knowledge of functions of the Joint Exercise Control Group (JECG) group and their impact on the response cell, Experience in developing and presenting doctrinal reports, messages, orders, map overlays, and graphical symbology for communications, Experience in Master Scenario Events List (MSEL) planning and development, Ability to incorporate joint training special event functions and roles, such as medical, legal, and public, Knowledge and experience with communications and information systems training, Experience in military and national level intelligence gathering techniques and analysis.  Training and operational experience as a military intelligence officer/non-commissioned officer strongly preferred, Knowledge and experience in Joint Doctrine., Experience designing and developing interactive web-based learning and blended learning courses, Experience with eLearning and curriculum and courseware authoring for web-based training and education development, At least 3 years’ experience as an Instructional Systems Designer in developing complex level interactive courseware, At least 3 years’ experience with eLearning practices and technology strategies in a military training environment, At least 3 years’ experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), At least 3 years’ experience with Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL). 

 What Sets you apart:  

• Experience in Global Force Management requirements with expertise in Force Analysis.
• Experience on the Joint Staff.
• Experience with Defense Readiness Reporting System. 

‍This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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