SMX is seeking a USNAVSO Future Operations (FOPS) Planner to support our customer located at Mayport Naval Station, Florida.  The qualified candidate will be responsible for interfacing directly with the Government customer at their onsite facility.  Candidate will be responsible for providing subject matter expertise on unmanned systems supporting future operational missions, leveraging analysis and programmatic expertise in executing contracting actions with subcontractors, supporting command operations logistics, implementing plans, programs, policies, and procedures during deliberate planning phases.

The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, perform as a self-starter able to timely and efficiently manage multiple tasks, make decisions in ambiguous conditions, while meeting provided deadlines with minimal supervision.

This position requires a DoD secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI which requires US citizenship for work on a DoD contract.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop plans for Government implementation to shape the environment to achieve customer objectives and support affiliated component units, government organizations, and partner nation missions in the SOUTHCOM AOR
• Demonstrate and share gained experience with working groups, by identifying areas for future implementation of current and arising innovative uncrewed vehicles and technologies, with the final intent of maximizing autonomous operations in support of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)
• Interface with Government customer and execute logistics planning and contracting actions with subcontractors in support of technical testing, exercises, and operational activities within the SOUTHCOM AOR
• Coordinate Unmanned Systems (UxS) operations in conjunction with USNAVSOUTH/FOURTHFLT Future Operations (FOPS) directorate to ensure Hybrid Fleet alignment with the commander’s intent
• Continuously monitor current situation and report any changes to the execution of assigned orders by UxS
• Coordinate with Current Operations, Future Operations, and Future Plans to plan for potential operations involving UxS
• Serve as UxS subject matter expert (SME) in Operational Planning Teams (OPT) to identify operational objectives, develop reporting requirements and intergrate onto watch floor

Required Skills & Experience

• Required clearance: Secret upgradeable to TS/SCI
• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior Maritime Operations Center (MOC) experience or equivalent
• Knowledge of airspace de-confliction and ATO process

Desired Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in providing strategic advice, technical guidance, analysis and recommendations for aircraft and uncrewed vehicle mission and program challenges
• 10+ years of experience in logistics in support of the US government
• 2+ years of experience supporting planning and operations in the SOUTHCOM AOR
• Knowledge of water space management
• Knowledge of the six-step Navy planning process (NPP) or equivalent
• Completion of Military/JPME I or equivalent
• Prior Operational Level of War experience or equivalent

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