Strategic Planner
$86,900–$198,000 year
On-site · Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Job Summary
Strategic Planner for defense missions to assess, analyze, and plan regionally in support of national security objectives. The role emphasizes leadership, advisory capabilities, military planning expertise, and collaboration with DoD thought leaders on projects involving military operations, MDMP, JOPP, and campaign planning. Requires a Army-grade background (O4–O6) with a Bachelor’s degree and a TS/SCI clearance; travel up to 25% and advanced PME credentials are highly valued. The posting highlights experience in Indo-Pacific theater, joint planning processes, and the ability to present and advocate component equities at planning conferences, with a focus on mission-forward solutions and defense strategy.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience planning military operations at the Army Division, Corps or service equivalent, service component, or combatant command level
- 2+ years of experience in the Indo-Pacific theater
- Experience leading the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP)
- Experience using Microsoft Office products to prepare briefings and presentations for senior-level military personnel
- Knowledge of the Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP), and Army formations and capabilities
- Ability to develop and analyze strategic, operational, and campaign plans
- Ability to present and effectively advocate component command equities at planning conferences and operational planning teams
- TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelor’s degree
- Graduate of a Service or Joint Intermediate, or Senior-level Professional Military Education
- Nice If You Have: Experience as a U.S. Army Strategist
- Experience planning with partners and allies, developing advanced warfighting concepts and structures, and executing and evaluating wargames
- Experience interpreting military, political, economic, sociocultural, and technological trends, and developing alternative ways of assessment
- Experience with JOPES integration into operational planning, and Flexible Deterrent Options and Flexible Response Options planning
- Knowledge of Army design methodology
- Knowledge of Army multi-domain operations (MDO)
- Knowledge of the National Defense Strategy and Joint Military Doctrine
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Master’s degree
- Graduate of an Advanced Military Planner School such as SAMS, SAW, SAAS, or JAWS
- Clearance: TS/SCI required
- Remote/work model guidance in Booz Allen policy
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