Serco

Strategic Planner - Kaiserslautern, Germany

Serco

Remote · Full Time

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Experience
10+ yrs
Salary
Openings
1
Posted
2 hours ago
Work mode
Work from home
Education
Bachelor’s degree (or Associate/High School Diploma with respective extra experience)
Eligibility
Candidates must be U.S. citizens with an active DoD TS/SCI clearance and meet education and experience prerequisites as specified.
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Job description

Overview

Join the Global Logistics and Support Services (GLASS) team at Serco supporting the Army Sustainment Command (ASC) in Kaiserslautern, Germany. In this role, you will handle significant and complex projects assisting the US Army, leveraging your strategic planning expertise in a high-visibility environment. Serco fosters a cooperative workplace that encourages innovative approaches to tackle challenges, enhance processes, and employ advanced technology to serve government clients effectively.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support ASC operations at TS/SCI security level events with situational awareness and planning aid.
  • Help prepare staff estimates, evaluate courses of action, and develop operational and warning orders linked to Combatant Commanders and Army headquarters directives.
  • Analyze and review ASC's mission and role within the Army framework, facilitating mid- and long-term planning and action plan implementation.
  • Develop comprehensive sustainment concepts at high command levels (3- and 4-star), translate them into executable plans, and prepare mobilization data to ensure readiness of sustainment resources.
  • Collaborate with Army Field Support Brigades on regional and global contingency and sustainment plans.
  • Assist in briefing preparation, special studies, and maintenance of operational plan files accessible to ASC.
  • Monitor evolving requirements, conduct gap analyses for operational plans, and may travel up to 10% to conduct site surveys or address emerging mission needs.

Qualifications

  • Must hold an active DoD Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance and be a US citizen.
  • Education and experience requirements: Bachelor's degree with 10 years, Associate degree with 12 years, or High School Diploma with 14 years of relevant experience supporting Joint, U.S. Army, or related component headquarters.
  • Preferred but not required: Graduation from School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) or Joint Informational Operational Planners Course (JIPOC).
  • Recommended completion of military Intermediate Level Education (MEL4), Support Operations Course (Phase 2), with deployment/combat logistics experience in support operations.
  • Functional knowledge of Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP) and broad understanding of Army sustainment enterprise relationships with other defense commands.
  • Experience operating at one-star or higher command levels is desirable.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint at an intermediate level required.

Additional Information

  • Work location is in Germany; position supports both CONUS and OCONUS operations.
  • Up to 10% travel may be necessary.
  • Serco provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, vacation/sick leave, 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and various insurance coverages among others.
  • The company is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to all applicable state and local leave laws.

Company Background

Serco Inc. is a division of Serco Group plc, employing over 9,000 people in North America. It delivers mission-critical services across Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation sectors supporting various U.S. military branches, federal agencies, and government entities. Serco commits to employee well-being, career development, and ensuring an inclusive workplace where every contribution matters.

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