Army Forward Planner - Kaiserslautern, Germany

Position Overview

Join Serco in a collaborative environment dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to leading government clients. This role supports the Army Sustainment Command (ASC) with a focus on the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP), requiring up to 25% travel and an active DoD Secret clearance. Located in Kaiserslautern, Germany, this position demands detailed research, policy analysis, and the development of operational planning documents.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operational management, synchronization, and coordination for LOGCAP, offering strategic recommendations on operational matters.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis on evolving policies, regulations, and industrial issues, crafting briefs and maintaining training materials on SharePoint.
• Create and manage comprehensive LOGCAP contract requirement packages ensuring accuracy and suitability.
• Assess and draft staff actions, requests for information, and formal briefings in line with Army regulation AR 25-50, collaborating with local LOGCAP planners.
• Respond promptly to inquiries, monitor ongoing operations and exercise requirements, and participate in relevant training events.
• Develop course curriculums and manage Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) injects for exercises.
• Attend meetings and teleconferences, maintaining exercise event scheduling and requirement updates.

Qualifications & Experience

• Active DoD Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree required with at least 10 years supporting Joint, U.S. Army, or component-level headquarters.
• Completion of military Intermediate Level Education (MEL4) and Support Operations Course (Phase 2) with logistics experience in deployment/combat support operations.
• Functional understanding of Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP) and extensive knowledge of the Army sustainment enterprise and associated commands.
• Experience at a one-star or higher-level command and proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time, with a valid U.S. passport.

Additional Information

Serco offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, generous leave policies, 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and various insurance options. Serco is committed to equal employment opportunities and compliance with relevant leave laws. Candidates may be required to provide valid photo ID during selection. Resumes through search firms not contracted with Serco will not be accepted. Applications will be accepted for no more than 60 days.