Strategic Operations Planner / Information Operations
COLSA is hiring for a Strategic Operations Planner to support work in Tampa Florida! Work is estimated to begin January 2 2026
Candidate serves as a Strategic Operations planner. Offer programmatic support at the CCMD Level, participate in planning, prepare briefings, and facilitate approval of activities with senior DoD leadership. Represent designated planning activities on operational planning teams, working groups, and in other planning venues. Develop and execute these plans.
- Provide expert advice and analytical support for strategic planning, performance management and measurement, and organizational assessment efforts.
- Provide strategic and operational level analysis pertaining to DoD-wide strategy, futures issues and strategic foresight, policy, doctrine, decisions, trends concepts, and studies.
- Provide senior staff advice and guidance regarding the establishment, management, and execution-level analysis and risk management relating to operations.
- Support day-to-day office activities such as organizing and facilitating meetings, and managing systems / taskers.
- Analyze strategies, policies, doctrine, plans, capability gaps, and emerging trends to support decision-making related to the current and potential future threat environment.
- Coordinate and integrate plans with supporting / supported interagency partners.
- Review and analyze selected publications to determine congruence with or divergence from existing policy and doctrine.
- Co-coordinate, facilitate, and execute strategic and policy interface opportunities involving strategic planning, strategy management and policy integration functions, and budgeting / effective use of strategy related resources.
- Provide advice on prioritization of strategy related programs
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Required Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experienceMinimum of 10 years work related experience with at least 8 years of experience with strategic and operational planning, and knowledge of Information Related Capabilities supporting strategic influence operationsExpert knowledge of capabilities pertinent to the USCENTCOM AOR and proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive planning efforts.Superior oral and written communications skills, including an expert ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, deliver effective oral presentations, prepare assessments and other written products and represent a CCMD in interagency meetings.Capable of operating within a military headquarters environment as a senior strategic staff member with minimum guidanceSuperior interpersonal, organizational, and management skills and an expert ability to conceptualize and lead complex analytic projects.Critical thinker; willing to listen, learn and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentExpert skills with Microsoft Office applicationsActive TS / SCI clearance; US Citizenship requiredPreferred Qualifications
Master's DegreeApplicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.