Special Technical Operations Plans Specialist

Serve as the Lead Action Officer and subject-matter expert for Special Access Program (SAP) and Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations (IJSTO) planning and execution. Lead specialized SAP planning teams to develop courses of action and ensure command equities are represented during Joint Staff and interagency meetings. Integrate compartmented and special access programs into theater-level operational plans and annexes using the Joint Planning Process and MDMP. Advise senior leadership on the conduct of special access programs and provide strategic options for current operations, crisis response, and force protection. Maintain technical proficiency in SAP systems, including the Planning and Decision Aid System (PDAS), to support mission objectives and security protocols. Draft executive-level staff products, including white papers and reports, to communicate SAP/STO policy recommendations and mission requirements. Participate in joint exercise design and development to ensure STO