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 award.
Security Requirement: Top Secret/SCI.
Roles and Responsibilities
This position will support USCENTCOM’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) and WMD-Terrorism (WMD-T) planning efforts. This role requires specialized expertise in WMD-related planning, joint operations, and interagency coordination. You’ll contribute to high-impact strategic initiatives that shape global counter-WMD policy and operations.
- Support all phases of the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP), including Mission Analysis, Course of Action (COA) Development, COA Analysis (Wargaming), and COA Comparison and Decision.
- Develop and refine operational plans and orders in line with COA decisions, commander’s intent, and strategic guidance.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for USCENTCOM in support of USSOCOM-led Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) and WMD-Terrorism planning efforts, including deterrence and global counterterrorism operations.
- Coordinate and assess CWMD and WMD-T plans with the Joint Staff, OSD, other Combatant Commands, and interagency stakeholders.
- Engage in the CWMD/WMD-T community of interest by providing recommendations to enhance plans, policies, and strategies.
- Support the development of joint system concepts and technical solutions to address strategic requirements, including systems analysis, trade studies, and technical optimizations for WMD operations.
- Prepare and deliver detailed operational and technical documentation, reviews, and presentations on WMD-related planning initiatives.
- Manage and coordinate Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) requests in compliance with legal standards and USCENTCOM directives. Conduct comprehensive file searches and advise CCJ5 on proper safeguarding and dissemination of sensitive information.
Position Requirements
- Graduate of Joint Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Planning Course (JCPC), CWMD Senior Staff Planners Course, or equivalent CWMD-focused program.
- Minimum 5 years of WMD-related planning experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience at a Geographic or Functional Combatant Command HQ, or Service Component HQ supporting a Geographic Combatant Command.
- Strong knowledge of CWMD and WMD-T planning, deterrence strategies, and interagency coordination.
- Proven ability to conduct strategic systems analysis and develop high-level operational designs.
- Excellent written, verbal, and briefing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Special Operations and Counterterrorism (CT) planning.
- Familiarity with USCENTCOM’s mission, structure, and operational environment.
- Knowledge of FOIA/MDR legal frameworks and information security protocols.
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.
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Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to the most complex national security challenges by delivering superior advice, building trusted partnerships, and augmenting the capabilities of our clients.
