Army Forward Planner

Serco
Springfield, IL

Position Description & Qualifications

At Serco, we foster a dynamic and collaborative work environment where team members contribute to innovative, high-impact projects for leading government clients. We provide opportunities to solve complex challenges, improve processes, and utilize the latest technologies to deliver top-tier products and services to our customers. The positions on this contract are located both CONUS and OCONUS in support of Army Sustainment Command (ASC). Most positions require potential travel to support DoD customers as needed.

As a Forward Planner , you will play a key role in supporting Army Sustainment Command (ASC).

In this role, you will:

  • Assist with the management of day-to-day operations, synchronization, and coordination for the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) and provide recommendations and information on operational issues.

  • Perform professional in-depth research and analysis of emerging policy, regulations, directives, or industrial issues, preparing briefings and information papers, updating and maintaining training and exercise files in SharePoint.

  • Develop and maintain accurate and thorough LOGCAP contract requirements packages (technical data packages, exhibits, diagrams, etc), screen requirements for completeness and accuracy, and suitability.

  • Review, prepare analyzes, coordinate and develop draft staff actions and requests for information; prepare or review briefings and memos in accordance with Army regulations (i.e., AR 25-50); and collaborates with the local LOGCAP Planner.

  • Perform research and drafts responses to inquiries, assist with monitoring events involving new and ongoing operations and exercises requirements.

  • Monitor events involving new and ongoing operations and exercises requirements.

  • Perform research and responds to inquiries in a timely, professional manner.

  • Prepare briefings and special studies.

  • Monitor and track changing LOGCAP requirements.

  • Participate in various training and exercise events (LOGCAP, others).

  • Research and develop course curriculum.

  • Attend meetings and teleconferences, prepares reports, developments and manages of Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) injects.

  • Develop and update exercise event scheduling requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • U.S. Citizenship

  • An Active Secret Clearance

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • 10 years' experience working in support of a Joint, U.S. Army, or component level headquarters

  • Graduate of military Intermediate Level Education (MEL4) program, the Support Operations Course (Phase 2), and have logistics experience in deployment/combat in a support operations position

  • Possess a functional understanding of the Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP)

  • Broad knowledge of the Army sustainment enterprise at the Department of the Army and how it relates to other procuring headquarters, USTRANSCOM, and other ASCC headquarters is required to ensure strategic lines of communication are nested with current capabilities to enlist support across a wide array of sustainment organizations

  • Recent experience working at the one star or higher-level command

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

  • The ability to travel up to 25% of the time

  • Valid U.S Passport

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected] .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract

  • 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

  • Tuition reimbursement program

  • Life insurance and disability coverage

  • Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

  • Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [email protected] .

Posted 2026-03-09

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