Special Technical Operations (STO) Planner - Sensitive Activitie

Core One National Security Analyst

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance! This position is contingent upon contract award. Security Requirement: A Top-Secret/SCI Clearance is required Roles and Responsibilities: Plan, synchronize, and assess STO requirements within full-spectrum IO operations and integrate them into campaign strategies, plans, and orders. Advise and assist in developing interdepartmental relationships between USCENTCOM's Operations Directorate, Sensitive Activities Division, and STO Branch. Lead planning and implementation efforts involving USCENTCOM Components, other Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, OSD, Interagency, Coalition, and Regional partners. Manage the Review and Approval Process (RAP) for STO, SAP, and Sensitive Activities CONOPs and plans. Provide technical recommendations to the J3 on JOPP, JOPES, campaign design, mission analysis, and critical factors analysis. Develop and coordinate USCENTCOM Integrated Joint STO (IJSTO) plans, ensuring alignment with other sensitive activities and operational concepts. Serve as a Staff Action Officer, coordinating and de-conflicting DoD plans and activities across the Joint Staff, OSD, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and supporting agencies. Ensure compliance with IJSTO regulations for safe handling, storage, and access to STO materials and communication equipment. Advise planning teams on integrating ACCM, SAP, and STO into JOPP, exercise planning, and Joint Doctrine. Support OPT efforts through mission analysis, COA development, wargaming, COA comparison and decision, and transition planning. Position Requirements: Completion of the STO Planner's Course and PDAS Users Course Bachelor's degree Minimum 2 years of direct STO experience at a Joint or Geographic Combatant Command HQ Experience in planning and integrating STO within campaign strategies and full-spectrum IO Familiarity with SAP, ACCM, and Sensitive Activities protocols Strong understanding of JOPP, JOPES, and Joint Doctrine Preferred Skills: Advanced degree in national security, operations, or related field Experience supporting USCENTCOM or operating within the CENTCOM AOR Proven ability to lead cross-functional planning teams in high-security environments Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.