Information Security Analyst (Strategy, Plans, Exercises, & Policy Support Services / Special Technical Operations (STO))

Overview: Vistra seeks an experienced Information Security Analyst / Special Technical Operations (STO) to provide support for U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in planning, synchronizing and assessing STP requirements. This role is required to support Special Technical Operation (STO) planning for USCENTCOM and its components.   

Key Responsibilities: 

1. The candidate will provide expertise in Sensitive Activities, Special Access Programs (SAP), Alternate Compensatory Control Measure (ACCM) programs, and Special Technical Operations (STO) by advising and assisting in development of interdepartmental relationships between the Operations Directorate, Sensitive Activities Division, and the STO branch in conjunction with on-going and future J5 planning.  
2. Assist in integrating joint SAPs, STO and ACCMs to all USCENTCOM planning efforts and will lead USCENTCOM sponsored, planning, integration, and implementation efforts involving USCENTCOM Component Commands, other key Combatant Commands, the Joint Staff, the Office of Secretary of Defense, as well as, Interagency, Coalition and Regional partners. Manage the Review and Approval Process (RAP) to gain approval for STO, SAP, and Sensitive Activities Concepts of Operation (CONOPs) and plans. 
3. Provide technical recommendations to the J3 regarding the Joint Operational Planning Process, Joint Operational Planning and Execution System, campaign appreciation, campaign design, mission analysis, and critical factors analysis.   
4. Assistance in the development, evaluation, and coordination, and implementation of USCENTCOM Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO) plans with other sensitive activities plans and concepts.   
5. Provide expertise regarding the Staff Action Officer duties involved in the planning, coordination and de-conflicting DoD plans, operations, actions and activities with the Joint Staff, Office of Secretary Defense, Geographical Combatant Commands, Functional Combatant Commands, Interagency, Intelligence Community, other DoD agencies, service staff, and supporting commands.  
6. Adhere to IJSTO regulations, directives, instructions, and policy for safe handling, storage, and access to Special Technical Operations materials, equipment, and communication equipment. 
7. Provide technical recommendations to planning teams and working groups regarding the inclusion of ACCM, SAP, and STO into Joint Operational Planning Process, Joint Operational Planning, Exercise Planning, and Joint Doctrine. 
8. Support OPT efforts which require a working knowledge of military planning techniques and procedures. Participate in a cross-Directorate team of planners through; Mission Analysis, Course of Action (COA) Development, Course of Action Analysis (Wargaming), Course of Action Comparison and Decision, Plans and Order Development, and Transition. 

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree. Has completed the Special Technical Operations (STO) Planner’s course and Planning and Decision Aid System (PDAS) Users course. 
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience directly involved in STO at a Joint or Geographical Combatant Command Headquarters. Experience planning, synchronizing and assessing STO requirements within full-spectrum IO operations. Experience planning, synchronizing and assessing STO requirements within full-spectrum IO operations. 
• Skills and Competencies: 
• Expertise in Sensitive Activities, Special Access Programs (SAP), Alternate Compensatory Control Measure (ACCM) programs, and Special Technical Operations (STO).  

US Citizenship Required: Due to the requirements of the federal contract that this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required. Citizenship will be confirmed via I-9/E-Verify at the start of employment.