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Karman Space & Defense

Material Planner

Mukilteo, WA · On-site

$28 - $38/hr

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical ... The Material Planner ensures materials are available to meet production schedules and customer ...

Halvik

Jr. Strategic Planner

Arlington, VA · On-site

Experience: * 5+ years' experience in analyzing the National Defense Authorization Act, National ... defense planning * Familiarity with policy tracking, stakeholder coordination, and risk ...

Tetra Tech

Jr. Strategic Planner

Arlington, VA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Experience: * 5+ years' experience in analyzing the National Defense Authorization Act, National ... defense planning * Familiarity with policy tracking, stakeholder coordination, and risk ...

Karman Space & Defense

Program Planner

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$32.50 - $43/hr

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical ... This role supports manufacturing planning activities across diverse products, including machined ...

Karman Space and Defense

Program Planner

Mukilteo, WA · On-site

$32.50 - $43/hr

Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical ... In this role, you develop accurate and complete manufacturing planning for a wide range of parts ...

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What is the difference between Defense Planner vs Defense Analyst?

AspectDefense PlannerDefense Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in defense, security studies, or related field; often requires security clearanceBachelor's or master's in political science, security studies, or related; may also need security clearance
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, military departments, defense contractorsGovernment agencies, think tanks, defense contractors, research institutions
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in defense planning, policy development, and strategic operationsFocuses on analyzing defense data, threat assessments, and policy implications

Defense Planners develop strategic defense plans and policies, while Defense Analysts evaluate defense data and threats. Both roles require security clearances and work within government or defense sectors, but their focus differs: planning versus analysis.

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Theater Air and Missile Defense (TAMD) Planner

Tampa, FL • On-site

BlueWater Federal Solutions
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Full-time

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Job description

Overview

BlueWater Federal is looking for a Theater Air and Missile Defense (TAMD) Planner supports USCENTCOM’s Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Division (CCJ38) mission to provide air and missile defense subject-matter expertise (SME) to support operations, exercises, and planning efforts.


Responsibilities
  • Synchronize TAMD programs, policies, and procedures that support subordinate commands, other Geographical Combatant Commands, and regional partners.
  • Apply military expertise and experience to support high-priority USCENTCOM implementation and planning efforts involving joint, interagency, and multinational actors / partners.
  • Evaluate and coordinate the implementation of USCENTCOM IAMD strategies, plans, and policies throughout the USCENTCOM area of responsibility (AOR), including regional partner security cooperation activities.
  • Lead / assist in the implementation and planning efforts with counterparts in USCENTCOM Component Commands, other key Combatant Commands, the Joint Staff, the Office of Secretary of Defense, as well as counterparts in other Federal Departments and Agencies.
  • Lead / assist teams with developing IAMD solutions for contingency and operations plans (CONPLAN/OPLAN) within the USCENTCOM Campaign Plan (CCP) construct.
  • Facilitate command-level IAMD exercise working groups and development of exercise injects in support of USCENTCOM IAMD objectives.
  • Analyze and assess air and missile threats (i.e., ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles, crewed and uncrewed aircraft, etc.) to USCENTCOM and partner nation forces.
  • Develop, analyze, and coordinate IAMD orders, analyses, estimates, and briefings for USCENTCOM leadership and primary staff.
  • Communicate effectively when advising USCENTCOM leadership on strategic and regional IAMD issues, requirements, and force management.

Qualifications
  • Must have an Active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience, supporting development, analysis, and coordination of IAMD operational planning, integration, evaluation, and assessments.
  • Ability to draft, edit, and review written products, as well as facilitate and present those products at the General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO), executive, and national agency levels.
  • Ability to lead assigned projects independently and take direction.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 products.
  • Ability to provide 24/7 surge support on an occasional basis.
  • Must be available for travel to domestic and international locations; no combat zone travel is authorized.

BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

Qualifications:
  • Must have an Active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience, supporting development, analysis, and coordination of IAMD operational planning, integration, evaluation, and assessments.
  • Ability to draft, edit, and review written products, as well as facilitate and present those products at the General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO), executive, and national agency levels.
  • Ability to lead assigned projects independently and take direction.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 products.
  • Ability to provide 24/7 surge support on an occasional basis.
  • Must be available for travel to domestic and international locations; no combat zone travel is authorized.

BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

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