Full-Time
Special Technical Operations
Sto, Strategic Planner
Posted on 10/31/2025
Dexis Consulting Group
201-500 employees
Professional services for stabilization and security
No salary listed
Florida, USA
In Person
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- Bachelor's Degree required
- experience planning, synchronizing and assessing STO requirements within full-spectrum IO operations
- experience with developing and integrating STO requirements within campaign strategy, plans, and orders
- Completion of STO Planner's course and PDAS Users course
- Minimum 2 years experience in STO at Joint/Geographic Combatant Command Headquarters
- Experience in planning and synchronizing STO requirements
- Knowledge of full-spectrum IO operations
- Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances
- The candidate will provide expertise in Sensitive Activities, Special Access Programs (SAP), Alternate Compensatory Control Measure (ACCM) programs, and STO by advising and assisting in development of interdepartmental relationships between the Operations Directorate, Sensitive Activities Division, and the STO branch in conjunction with on-going and future J5 planning
- Assist in integrating joint SAPs, STO and ACCMs to all USCENTCOM planning efforts and will lead USCENTCOM sponsored, planning, integration, and implementation efforts involving USCENTCOM Component Commands, other key Combatant Commands, the Joint Staff, the Office of Secretary of Defense, as well as Interagency, Coalition and Regional partners
- Manage the Review and Approval Process (RAP) to gain approval for STO, SAP, and Sensitive Activities Concepts of Operation (CONOPs) and plans
- Provide technical recommendations to J3/J5 regarding the JOPP, Joint Operational Planning and Execution System, campaign appreciation, campaign design, mission analysis, and critical factors analysis
- Assistance in the development, evaluation, and coordination, and implementation of USCENTCOM Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO) plans with other sensitive activities plans and concepts
- Provide expertise regarding the Staff Action Officer duties involved in the planning, coordination and de-conflicting DoD plans, operations, actions and activities with the Joint Staff, Office of Secretary Defense, Geographical Combatant Commands, Functional Combatant Commands, Interagency, Intelligence Community, other DoD agencies, service staff, and supporting commands
- Adhere to IJSTO regulations, directives, instructions, and policy for safe handling, storage, and access to Special Technical Operations materials, equipment, and communication equipment
- Provide technical recommendations to planning teams and working groups regarding the inclusion of ACCM, SAP, and STO into JOPP, Joint Operational Planning, Exercise Planning, and Joint Doctrine
- Support OPT efforts which require a working knowledge of military planning techniques and procedures. Participate in a cross-Directorate team of planners through; Mission Analysis, COA Development, Course of Action Analysis (Wargaming), Course of Action Comparison and Decision, Plans and Order Development, and Transition
- Providing coordination of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and Mandatory Declassification Reviews (MDR) according to legal standards set by the various laws governing the processing, declassification, and release of information from designated USCENTCOM files. This includes thorough searching of files controlled by CCJ5 for information relevant for government personnel to determine declassification and ability to disseminate information based on a detailed knowledge of existing legal statutes and advising the CCJ5 on the FOIA and MDR Program in accordance with USCENTCOM directives to ensure plans and orders are properly safeguarded
- Advanced degree in relevant field
- Prior experience at USCENTCOM
- Experience with multiple sensitive activities programs
- Background in joint planning processes
Dexis Consulting Group provides professional services to U.S. government agencies to address social challenges like conflict mitigation, security assistance, and economic growth in over 80 countries. The firm uses an agile, digital-forward workforce and a certified quality management system to design and manage international development programs in complex environments. Unlike many competitors, Dexis is a minority-owned firm with a leadership team and staff primarily composed of women and individuals from underrepresented communities. The company's goal is to support global engagement agencies in creating a more secure and prosperous world through stable governance and inclusive economic development.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2001
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- CM Equity Partners' January 2024 investment scales federal civilian business with USAID and State Department.
- Peacebuilding expansion via USAID PELA II partnership in West Africa diversifies geographic revenue streams.
- Agile, digital-forward workforce positions Dexis to win complex program design and delivery contracts.
What critics are saying
- 60–80% revenue concentration in U.S. federal clients creates existential risk from budget cuts or contract loss.
- PE-backed growth demands 25–35% EBITDA margins; failure triggers forced asset sales or management replacement.
- Operations in 80 unstable countries expose Dexis to geopolitical disruption, sanctions, and security incidents.
What makes Dexis Consulting Group unique
- ISO 9001-certified quality management system differentiates Dexis from competitors in federal contracting.
- Minority-owned firm with 70% female staff and 40% minority leadership attracts federal diversity preferences.
- 25 years of experience across 80 countries in security, stabilization, and rule of law.
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NEW YORK, January 18, 2024--DLA Piper advised CM Equity Partners, a New York City-based private equity firm that invests in aerospace, and defense and federal services companies, in its investment and partnership with Dexis Consulting Group (Dexis).
Professional services provider Dexis Consulting has entered into a partnership with CM Equity Partners, an investor in aerospace and defense and federal services companies.
Dexis is pleased to announce the appointment of Natasha Hsi as the new Vice President of International Development.
Dexis will be working in partnership with prime contractor Khulisa Management Services Inc. to implement the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Peace through Evaluation, Learning, and Adaptation II (PELA II) program in West Africa.
Dexis has moved its headquarters in DC five blocks, from 1412 Eye Street NW to 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW in downtown DC, effective July 11, 2022.