Intelligence Planner
$63,494–$131,873 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Integrate Defense and National Intelligence support capabilities into DoD operational planning functions by developing campaign plans, deliberate planning, and crisis management strategies using JOPES or successor systems. Develop and maintain contractor support plans for CMG-generated scenarios, analyze capability gap requirements, and conduct deliberate or crisis action planning to integrate contractor capabilities into theater priority plans. Package and present planning results to the CMG planning staff, ensure accepted packages become USG property, and provide administrative support for personnel processing tasks during surge operations. This contingent position requires an Active TS/SCI clearance and is based in Washington, D.C., with occasional travel for global engagement.
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, National Security, Military Science, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in intelligence planning, operational planning, or related functions within the DoD, Intelligence Community, or military environment
- Demonstrated experience with the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES) or successor systems (e.g., Joint Planning and Execution Services)
- Familiarity with OPLANs, CONPLANs, and Annex W (Operational Contract Support)
- Experience conducting deliberate planning, crisis action planning, or time-sensitive planning
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present planning packages to senior leadership
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Intelligence Studies, National Security, Strategic Studies, or a related discipline
- Direct experience supporting the intelligence customer, Combatant Commands, or Joint Staff planning functions
- Experience with red teaming, intelligence operations feasibility assessments, or wargaming
- Familiarity with contractor support planning and integration into theater operational plans
- Experience supporting crisis response surge requirements and transitioning to Mission Integration Division support
- Knowledge of Phases 0-5 of conflict and associated planning considerations
- Professional military education (e.g., Joint Professional Military Education, Command and General Staff College) or equivalent
- Experience providing administrative support for personnel processing tasks and surge operations
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