Strategic Logistics Planner Joint Planning & Sustainment Support

The Ascendancy Group’s Mission

To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.

Overview

The Ascendancy Group is seeking a highly qualified Strategic Logistics Planner to support USCENTCOM’s logistics planning, sustainment strategy, and operational coordination. This role integrates logistics expertise into joint planning efforts, exercises, and training activities across multinational and interagency environments. You’ll play a vital role in shaping theater-wide logistics operations and ensuring mission readiness.

Security Requirement: A Top-Secret/SCI Clearance is required

*This position is contingent upon contract award.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop logistics plans, exercises, and training activities using the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) and Joint Doctrine outlined in Joint Publications 4-0 and 5-0.
• Synchronize logistics planning with USCENTCOM Component Commands, other Combatant Commands, the Joint Staff, OSD, DLA, and federal agencies.
• Provide subject matter expertise on sustainment and logistics functions to operational planning teams and USCENTCOM staff.
• Support implementation, training, and planning efforts with logistics counterparts across DoD and interagency partners.
• Collaborate with CCJ4 on strategic and regional logistics concerns.
• Deliver analysis, recommendations, and draft products to support logistics planners in developing estimates, exercise objectives, and briefings.
• Provide technical recommendations on JOPP, JOPES, APEX, and Joint Doctrine.
• Participate in cross-directorate teams of joint, multinational, and interagency planners.
• Write logistics equities and tasks into USCENTCOM plans and orders in accordance with Joint Publication 5-0.
• Develop and maintain a current logistics running estimate of the theater to support planning efforts.
• Manage the status of USCENTCOM Requirements Review Process projects. Develop products for the review board and coordinate with components, CF-KSA, host nations, the Joint Staff, and DoD.

Position Requirements:

• Graduate of the Joint Logistics Course or equivalent program
• Minimum 5 years of strategic logistics 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 understanding of joint logistics doctrine, sustainment operations, and interagency coordination
• Excellent communication, coordination, and analytical skills

Preferred Skills: 

• Master’s degree in logistics, operations, or a related field
• Experience working with USCENTCOM or in the CENTCOM AOR
• Familiarity with APEX, JOPES, and theater-level logistics systems

The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust.

We are passionate about everything we do.  One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security.

If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW for consideration!