ATO Production/Combat Plans Officer

ACT1 Federal
Hurlburt Field, FL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for experienced ATO planners who coordinate with AOC RC and white-force teams and have a deep understanding of combat planning doctrine.

Best fit for

  • Experienced ATO planners with a background in joint exercises and combat planning processes
    — “supports the AOC RC by executing doctrinal Combat Plans and ATO-production processes”
  • Candidates with prior leadership experience in ATO Production or Combat Plans roles
    — “minimum 3 years as a member of ATO Production, with at least 1 year as Chief of ATO Production or Chief, Combat Plans”
  • Individuals with a solid grasp of TBMCS planning applications and mission tasking systems
    — “current knowledge of TBMCS planning applications, including TAP, EMR and MAAP Toolkit or follow-on systems”

Things to consider

  • Secret clearance is required at hiring, with potential for higher-level security clearance
    — “Secret clearance required at hiring with ability to obtain TS/SCI”
  • The role involves moderate travel and is not remote, requiring on-site collaboration
    — “If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with AOC exercise constructs and Live, Virtual, Constructive environments
    — “Knowledge of AOC exercise constructs, including Live, Virtual and Constructive environments”
  • Emphasize database management and mission planning skills in operational weapon systems
    — “Knowledge and proficiency in database management and mission planning”
  • Showcase experience with developing and updating sortie-flow plans using sustainable rates
    — “Develop and update sortie-flow plans for replicated air-component assets using sustainable generation and utilization rates”
  • Demonstrate ability to create accurate and timely planning inputs for battle-management systems
    — “Provide complete, accurate, properly formatted and timely inputs to theater battle-management applications”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • coordinate with AOC RC members and white-force personnel
  • produce relevant Special Instructions (SPINS)
  • coordinate space-tasking capabilities into combat planning
  • develop and update sortie-flow plans
  • review the Air Operations Directive
Typical background
NAF-level experienceAFFOR or MAJCOM staff experiencein-depth understanding of current ATO Production and MAAP Planning doctrine and TTPs

Skills & requirements

Required

ATO ProductionCombat PlansAir-component PlanningDatabase ManagementMission PlanningCoordination With AOC RC MembersISR Personnel CoordinationATO Change Duties

Preferred

MAAP PlannerTAPEMRMAAP Toolkit

Stack & domain

ATO ProductionMAAP PlanningTbmcs Planning ApplicationsDatabase ManagementMission PlanningISRSpace-tasking CapabilitiesCoordinationProblem-solvingTeamworkDefenseMilitary Operations

About the role

Original posting from ACT1 Federal via Greenhouse

Position Title: ATO Production / Combat Plans Officer

Location: Hurlburt Field, FL

Category: Contingent

Schedule (FT/PT): Full-Time

Travel Required: 10-20%

Remote Type: Onsite

Clearance required: Secret clearance required at hiring with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Division: Air and Space

***THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD***

Who is ACT1 Federal? ACT1 Federal LLC is a 100% employee-owned company. We’ve served the Department of Defense (DoD) for nearly thirty years. Our core missions include weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles, as well as military training and arctic security. Join us!

Description:

The ATO Production / Combat Plans Officer supports the AOC RC by executing doctrinal Combat Plans and ATO-production processes and producing realistic air-component planning products for joint exercises.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate with AOC RC members and white-force personnel to ensure Combat Plans products are complete and support exercise objectives.

Produce relevant Special Instructions (SPINS) as required.

Coordinate space-tasking capabilities into combat planning and coordinate with ATO Production to develop a working Air Battle Plan.

Develop and update sortie-flow plans for replicated air-component assets using sustainable generation and utilization rates.

Review the Air Operations Directive for weights of effort, constraints, restraints, apportionment and other guidance affecting the ATO period.

Coordinate with ISR personnel to review collection requirements for upcoming ATO periods.

Develop the Master Air Attack Plan for the applicable ATO period based on effects requirements, operational context, scenario and exercise objectives.

Provide complete, accurate, properly formatted and timely inputs to theater battle-management applications using standard ATO formats.

Create, modify and maintain accurate planning databases and mission tasking in current operational weapon systems.

Support compilation, publication, change management and dissemination of the ATO and associated SPINS.

 Requirements:

NAF-level experience required; AFFOR or MAJCOM staff experience desired.

Minimum 3 years as a member of ATO Production, with at least 1 year as Chief of ATO Production or Chief, Combat Plans.

Associate's degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

In-depth understanding of current ATO Production and MAAP Planning doctrine and TTPs.

Understanding of ATO Production, MAAP Planner and ATO Change duties and functions.

Familiarity with other Combat Plans teams, including TET and C2.

Knowledge and proficiency in employment TTPs for air and space weapon systems used by a Joint Air Component Commander, including manned/unmanned and kinetic/non-kinetic capabilities.

Knowledge and proficiency in database management and mission planning.

Current knowledge of TBMCS planning applications, including TAP, EMR and MAAP Toolkit or follow-on systems.

Knowledge of AOC exercise constructs, including Live, Virtual and Constructive environments, and the MSEL process.

Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro proficiency.

Secret clearance required at hiring with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Company Paid Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401K with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Military Leave

Education, Training & Professional Development

Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care

Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility.

If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

Source: ACT1 Federal careers (Greenhouse)

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