Operational/Assessments Planner (USSPACECOM)

[Mid-Grade / Senior] Strategic Assessments Analyst to provide assessments support to the USSPACECOM J5 Assessments Division.This position requires an individual possessing a wide range of skills and demonstrated experience.The individual will assist with the assessment of various strategies, plans, operations, exercises, and capability gaps. Duties will involve data collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and reporting, using various analytical methods, including statistical analysis. The individual will perform combatant command-level staff functions and advise mid- and senior-level military officers on assessment methodology and translating relevant data into decision-quality information.

Candidates should have demonstrated experience in assessing military plans, operations, and/or exercises; developing useful assessment metrics; and performing operational and/or strategic risk assessments. A successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working on a high-level staff supporting senior-level military personnel and have the ability to translate relevant data into decision-quality information.

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 year's assessments experience.Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 10 years military experience (active duty or government civilian) and experience working on classified networks.

• Demonstrated proficiency in assessing military plans, operations, and exercises.

• Demonstrated ability to manage an assessments process.

• Demonstrated experience working on a high-level military staff.

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated experience providing briefings, presentations, and reports to senior level military personnel.

• Demonstrated experience in managing assessments processes, to include data collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.

• Demonstrated understanding of various Joint Force assessments such as the Annual Joint Assessment, Chairman's Risk Assessment, and the Joint Force Readiness Review.
• Demonstrated understanding of campaign plan assessments and operational assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relevant assessment indicators such as measures of performance and measures of effectiveness.
• Demonstrated understanding of qualitative, quantitative, subjective, and objective assessments of progress towards achievement of campaign plan objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to turn relevant data into operationally relevant, decision-quality information.
• Ability to identify trends in the operational environment that affect USSPACECOM campaign plan execution.
• Ability to perform studies and assessments of issues arising in various difficult and complex areas related to space and national security.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous assessment experience at operational/theater level (e.g., Combatant Command, Joint/Combined Task Force, Component).
• Operations Research Systems Analyst (ORSA) qualification.

• Experience leading military assessment efforts.
• Masters of Science Degree with documented coursework in operations research, industrial/systems engineering, systems analysis, or related field.
• Training / experience in statistical analysis.

• Graduate of Joint Professional Military Education Level 2 (JPME II).

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, to include PowerBI.
• Proficiency in database management.
• Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions.

• The ideal candidate will be self-aware, embody integrity, show a high degree of attention to detail, and maintain a humble approach to advising and mentoring.

• The ideal candidate will possess a high degree of initiative, a high standard of personal performance, and the ability to work well as a member of a team.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Job Type:Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Schedule:M-F; approx. 7am-5pm

Work Location: customer site

Travel: yes, 10%

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: Yes

Salary Range: $100,000-$130,000

The salary range information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the salary for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certification.

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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