Senior Strategy, Plans, and Policy Services - Air Targeter with Security Clearan

Senior Strategy, Plans, and Policy Services - Air Targeter 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 experienced Senior Air Targeter to support USCENTCOM's strategic planning, targeting, and fires integration efforts. This role requires deep expertise in joint air operations, lethal and non-lethal fires planning, and coordination across Combatant Commands and interagency partners. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of a senior military education institution and possess extensive experience in air combat tactics, planning, and operations control. This position is contingent upon contract award. A Top-Secret/SCI Clearance is required Roles and Responsibilities: • Lead planning and coordination for lethal and non-lethal fires integration across USCENTCOM operations • Develop briefings, point papers, and strategic guidance for targeting and fires planning • Produce recommendations and drafts for joint system concepts, CONOPS, and fires designs • Support continuity efforts and evaluations for combatant command-level air employment planning • Provide specialized briefings and recommendations to USCENTCOM leadership and Component Commanders • Organize and coordinate air/fires/targeting planning and production across task order activities • Facilitate coordination across working groups and administrative support staff for air operations • Manage working groups with comprehensive operational views, including analytical and statistical research • Support development and evaluation of war games, OPLANs, contingency plans, and specialized missions • Synchronize STO, Cyber, IRC, SAP, and other non-lethal effects into planning efforts • Coordinate with external agencies including Joint Staff, OSD, Component Commands, and interagency partners • Provide technical support to CCJ5 for coalition coordination and senior leader engagement • Advise CCJ5 on JOPP, JOPES, campaign design, mission analysis, targeting, and fires effects • Ensure smooth transition from planning to execution through situational awareness and running estimates Position Requirements: • Graduate of JAWS, SAMS, SAW, MAWS, or Senior Service College • Bachelor's degree • 10+ years of planning experience as a senior air combat tactician or air mobility expert • Graduate of a Service tactics/weapons school 3+ years of planning experience at a Geographic or Functional Combatant Command HQ or Service Component HQ supporting a GCC • 2+ years of experience in an Air Operations Control Center • Exceptional strategic thinking and operational planning skills Strong understanding of joint targeting doctrine and fires integration • Proven ability to lead cross-functional planning teams and working groups Experience briefing senior military and civilian leadership • Familiarity with USCENTCOM AOR and joint operational planning processes The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust. 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.