Deployment Support Planner (Logistics Planner 2) - 29960

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Date: Aug 24, 2026

Location: Sumter, SC, South Carolina, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 29960 

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $47,453.00 - $60,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Entry Level HI

 

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

 

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

The Deployment Support Planner (Logistics Planner 2) provides critical expertise to 9AF AFCENT/A3 in executing deployment planning, force management, and global force allocation functions across the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility. This role delivers high-level analytical support, ensures data accuracy in deployment systems, and enables timely and effective coordination of contingency, exercise, and steady‑state requirements. The Planner serves as a trusted advisor to Functional Area Managers (FAMs), supporting requirement identification, sourcing, validation, and message development to ensure mission success for 9AF AFCENT and aligned units.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and analytical support for 9AF AFCENT deployment planning activities.
• Offer specialized expertise in all aspects of Time Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) for contingency, exercise, and steady‑state operations.
• Facilitate Office of Functional Area Manager Oversight (OFAMO) actions in accordance with AFI 10‑401, ensuring 9AF AFCENT FAMs have proper system access and training.
• Assist Functional Area Managers with identifying and validating requirements in JOPES and DCAPES using FRED and JCRM to ensure requirements are placed in the GFMAP and properly sourced.
• Analyze sourcing status and provide corrective-action guidance to FAMs.
• Support daily coordination and validation of TPFDD requirements and assist in manpower and personnel planning for emergent and enduring operations.
• Process and facilitate requests for Air Force support to other Services’ contingency requirements.
• Provide expertise in building Deployment Requirements Manning Documents (DRMD).
• Review, analyze, and recommend improvements to training plans, exercise programs, Air Force Instructions, and joint publications.
• Support the effective deployment of response forces during emergent contingencies through the RFF process.
• Assist HQ FAMs in defining deployment requirements and process change requests in accordance with 9AF AFCENT procedures.
• Build and monitor contingency requirements in JOPES/DCAPES based on current operations.
• Manage daily Force Management TMT operations and serve as the resident TMT subject matter expert.
• Assist directorates and special staff with drafting, staffing, and distributing 9AF AFCENT message traffic, including FRAGOs, RFFs, DEPORDs, REDEPORDs, OPORDs, and GENADMINs.
• Monitor compliance with message development and distribution procedures.
• Provide guidance and support for Global Force Management functions for 9AF AFCENT forces across the USCENTCOM AOR.
• Assist deployed units in creating GFM products for emergent and recurring requirements and coordinate with USAF Commands, Higher Headquarters, and USCENTCOM to ensure 9AF AFCENT equities are reflected in the GFMAP.

Minimum Qualifications

3 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 1 year relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience.

• At least one year of experience using Microsoft Office applications and email systems (or equivalent).
• Minimum of three years of experience working with Component Command or NAF‑level (or higher) operating procedures.
• At least three years of experience working with JCRM, JOPES, and DCAPES.
• Minimum of two years of experience with Global Force Management (GFM) processes and procedures.
• Minimum Secret security clearance required
• Must have a current/active US Passport with the ability to deploy forward to AFCENT forward AOR operations as needed. 
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Preferred Requirements

• Prior experience supporting AFCENT, USCENTCOM, or other major joint operational headquarters.
• Familiarity with AFI 10‑401 and deployment planning guidance.
• Demonstrated expertise in DRMD development and TPFDD management for contingency operations.
• Experience coordinating sourcing actions and requirement validation with multiple stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.


The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.