Joint Fires Electromagnetic Warfare Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Joint Fires Electromagnetic Warfare Planner  

Celestar, a B&A Company, is seeking an experienced and versatile Electromagnetic Warfare Planner to provide research, analysis, and rapid plans support to address new and emerging situations and threats across the Indo-Pacific in support of U.S Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) J3 Integrated Joint Fires Center (IJFC). This position is located at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. 

You would be an excellent candidate for this position if you:

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-impact, dynamic environment.
• Work independently or with a group to successfully achieve objectives.
• Have the experience and knowledge to support Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO) that will ensure freedom of action and mission assurance in all domains throughout the Indo-Pacific. 

Responsibilities

You will provide assistance to senior-level strategic planning and briefings, including preparing formal papers and background information for USPACOM and USARPC senior leader consumption. You'll also provide research and analysis of various pertinent national security policies, military strategies, vulnerability assessments, threats, and intelligence assessments. This position will identify operational areas of concern, inform planning efforts, and help develop new concepts and identify new capabilities for Electromagnetic Warfare.

This position will work directly for the USPACOM JEMSO cell with primary responsibility and place of work embedded at USARPAC.

• Provide assistance with senior-level strategic planning and briefings, including preparing formal papers and background information for USPACOM and USARPAC senior leaders.
• Provide research and analysis of various EW-related national security policies, military strategies, and capability integration that support USPACOM operations and exercises with a specific focus on USARPAC-related operations.
• Utilize experience and knowledge to support Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO) focused on USARPAC operations that will ensure freedom of action and mission assurance in all domains throughout the Indo-Pacific.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, in lieu of degree, at least 8 years of combined experience in Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) operations, capability development, and/or policy.
• At least 3 years of experience at a Combatant Command, Service Component, or equivalent HQ.
• At least 3 years of experience in the Indo-Pacific Area of Operations.
• Familiar with PACOM Theater Campaign Plan (TCP), Deliberate and Crisis Action Plans, and Operations Plans (OPLANS).
• Experience in writing reports, graphics, and information papers.
• Experience analyzing operational data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with AI or Language Model (LM) tools in system administration, operational planning, or data analysis context.
• Must have an active Top Secret clearance and be SCI eligible. Note:  US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Preferred

• Master's Degree and/or attendance at the Service Command and General Staff College.
• Background in U.S. Army JEMSO operations in the air domain.
• Experience coordinating with other Department of Defense (DoD) entities, including the Joint Staff, the      Office of the Secretary of Defense, and PACOM's Service Components, as well as non-DoD organizations such as DHS and the State Department.
• Graduate of Joint Electronic Warfare Theater Operations Course.
• Familiar with JEMSO applications and databases (FADE/MIST, CED, etc.)

Security Clearance

• An active Top-Secret security clearance with SCI Access 

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full-time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, sponsored training and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits, and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check-ins, personal development, financial management, stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross-training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources, including counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB &A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB &A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A emphasizes charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a recipient of the Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for the Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites), and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.