Air Operations Planner

Who we are:

Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. With headquarters in McLean, VA, our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.

We’re looking for an experienced Air Operations Planner (AOP) to support our growing efforts and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers. This is a unique opportunity to help build and shape a game-changing organization where we put our customers and people first.

About the role:

Raft is providing direct support to the Air Operations Center (AOC) Strategy Division. This position is responsible for leading long-range and near-term planning, guidance, and operational assessment of Joint Air Operations. Your involvement in this role will encompass hands-on collaboration with a team of accomplished individuals, collectively striving towards excellence.

• Provide detailed Mission Analysis reflecting customer requirements throughout the Joint Operation Planning Process.
• Analyze foreign military air, space and cyberspace operations to assess and document threats to infrastructure, digital equipment and intellectual technologies.
• Ensure plan annexes are appropriately written and coordinated and that those documents and the associated requirements are recognized and resourced.
• Support Strategy (STRAT)- Targeting Effects (TET)- Master Air Attack Plan (MAAP) annual process for joint planning in support of the Combatant Command Pacing Operations Plan (OPLAN).  
• Finalize, schedule and support approval/signature briefing to the Air Component Commander for the Joint Air Operations Plan (JAOP) and associated Air Operations Directives (AODs).
• Plan, schedule and support STRAT, TET, and MAAP conferences and develop draft JAOP and AODs.
• Serve as the Joint Forces Air Component Commander (JFACC) primary member during creation of the operational plan and operational order processes as an advisor for processes, systems, architecture, and related support equipment to analyze system malfunctions and operations as it applies to CONOP, TTP development and modernization efforts
• Use the Joint Operations Planning Process for Air (JOPPA) to develop long range plans and maintain the Joint Air Operations Plan (JAOP)
• Coordinate with the air staff (AFFOR) and other service, functional, and coalition planners on long-range air component plans.
• Ensure strategic artifacts, processes, and products as directed by the SRD Chief are produced and accessible, even in degraded or denied environments.

What we are looking for: 

• We desire an experienced military air operations planner (pilot, weapons officer, or flight officer) or other service participation in command, service, Joint or Combatant Command (CCMD) staffs, processes or operations
• At least 5 years of experience working in an Air Force Air Operations Center (AOC)
• At least 5 years of experience with Joint Operations Planning Process Air (JOPPA), Adaptive Planning and Execution System (APEX) or Joint Oper and crisis planning and deliberate planning processes
• At least 3 years of experience with using commonly used business products to include, but not limited to Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Bachelor's degree

Clearance Requirements: 

• Active Top Secret security clearance required with SCI eligibility

Work Type:

• Onsite at Hickam AFB, HI
• May require up to 25% travel
  • Must be eligible to travel CONUS/OCONUS requiring a US Passport
    

Salary Range: $165,000.00 - $190,000.00

• The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities

What we will offer you:

• Highly competitive salary
• Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage + 401(k)
• Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
• Education & training benefits
• Annual budget for your tech/gadgets needs
• Remote, hybrid, and flexible work options
• Team off-site in fun places!
• Generous Referral Bonuses
• And More!

Our Vision Statement:  

We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission. 

Our Customer Obsession: 

We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.

How do we get there? 

Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm. 

Raft’s core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our “nadi” by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.