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Position overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Deployment Support Planner (Logistics Planner 2) to support deployment planning, force management, and global force allocation functions across the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility. This full-time role requires a Secret security clearance and a current U.S. passport. The position includes travel (~11–25%) and is based in Hoyt Heights, SC.

• Anticipated salary range: $47,453 – $58,000 per year (good-faith estimate from the source).
• Employment type: Full time.
• Clearance: Secret (minimum).
• Location: Hoyt Heights, SC.

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What you’ll do

• Provide expert guidance and analytical support for deployment planning activities for 9AF AFCENT/A3.
• Manage Time-Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) for contingency, exercise, and steady-state operations.
• Facilitate Office of Functional Area Manager Oversight (OFAMO) actions per AFI 10‑401; ensure proper system access and training for FAMs.
• Identify, validate and source requirements in JOPES and DCAPES using FRED and JCRM; ensure requirements are placed in the GFMAP and properly sourced.
• Analyze sourcing status and recommend corrective actions.
• Support daily coordination and validation of TPFDD requirements; assist in manpower and personnel planning.
• Process and facilitate requests for Air Force support to other Services’ contingency requirements.
• Build Deployment Requirements Manning Documents (DRMD) and support DRMD development.
• Review and recommend improvements to training plans, exercise programs, AFIs, and joint publications.
• Support the response force deployment process (RFF) and other emergent contingency procedures.
• Draft, staff, and distribute message traffic including FRAGOs, RFFs, DEPORDs, REDEPORDs, OPORDs, and GENADMINs; monitor compliance with message procedures.
• Serve as the resident subject-matter expert for Force Management TMT operations.
• Coordinate with USAF Commands, Higher Headquarters, and USCENTCOM to reflect 9AF AFCENT equities in the GFMAP.

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Minimum qualifications

Candidates must meet at least one of the following education/experience combinations:

• 3 years relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or
• 1 year relevant experience with a master’s degree in a related field; or
• High school diploma (or equivalent) and 7 years relevant experience.

Additional minimum requirements:

• Minimum Secret security clearance.
• Current/active U.S. passport and ability to deploy to AFCENT forward AOR operations as needed.
• At least one year using Microsoft Office applications and email systems (or equivalent).
• Minimum of three years experience with Component Command or NAF-level operating procedures.
• Minimum of three years experience with JCRM, JOPES, and DCAPES.
• Minimum of two years experience with Global Force Management (GFM) processes and procedures.

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Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience supporting AFCENT, USCENTCOM, or other major joint operational headquarters.
• Familiarity with AFI 10‑401 and deployment planning guidance.
• Demonstrated expertise in DRMD development and TPFDD management for contingency operations.
• Experience coordinating sourcing actions and requirement validation with multiple stakeholders.

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Physical requirements & travel

• Job performance normally requires only minor lifting and carrying of records or equipment.
• Anticipated travel: approximately 11–25%.

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Why join (summary)

This role gives you the opportunity to work on critical deployment and force-management activities that directly support mission success across the USCENTCOM AOR. The Confidential Client offers competitive benefits and professional development opportunities. The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate and final compensation will consider experience, education, and internal equity.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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