Forward Exercise Project Officer (PACAF-Korea) Job Listing at SPA in KR | KR (Job ID 2024-18538)

Description

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Possess current military experience within the last 5-10 years
• Previous military officer background; rated and/or logistics experience 
• 3 years of experience planning USAF MAJCOM–level, or equivalent exercises
• 3-years aviation background (Pilot/Navigator/Air Battle Manager/ Aircrew Member) to lead planning or conduct Field Training Exercises, Command Post Exercises, Staff Exercises or Table-Top Exercises 
• Knowledge/familiarity with operational and logistical support requirements for exercises, deployments, and mobilizations
• Knowledge/familiarity with the PACAF force structure (i.e., country location, name of Wings and NAFs,type of aircraft assigned, etc.)
• Possess a working knowledge of USINDOPACOM/PACOM Theater Campaign Plan (TCP) and PACAF Strategy
• Secret Security Clearance

Desired Qualifications: 

• Air Operations Center (AOC) and/or MAJCOM/NAF Staff experience (highly desired)
• Knowledge and/or experience with Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) and/or Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES), with experience using these systems while supporting USAF Major Command level (or equivalent) exercises, or significant deployments

Responsible for formulating, developing, assisting with implementation, and documenting each assigned exercise/engagement. Specifically, the contractor shall plan and organize assigned exercises, estimate costs and funding within assigned budget, and conduct all phases of the exercise planning cycle from the time of assignment through the after-action assessment.  Coordinate and communicate with other offices and activities (e.g.,USINDOPACOM, HQ PACAF, other service components, NAF agencies, Wings, etc.) that have a role in the assigned exercise. EPOs shall coordinate with USAF and/or other service component planners and their staffs to provide guidance, assistance, and training to ensure continuity of effort and the orderly management and execution of the operations and logistics support functions. Be familiar with historic inter-country relationships, and country specific customs and courtesies while planning PACAF participation in assigned exercises and engagements. Additionally, EPOs will account for current and projected PACAF force structure (i.e., country location, name of Wings and NAFs, type of aircraft assigned, etc.), PACAF roles, responsibilities, force presentation doctrine, and capabilities (i.e. Commander Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR); Joint Forces Air Component Commander (JFACC); Air Operations Center; etc.) when coordinating with partner nations and other service components. These factors will be key to shaping and scoping PACAF participation in the full JELC of exercises/engagements. Support Korea related exercises or events.  

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent.  Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.