Job Description

Task Description:

The Lead Operations Planner will conduct assessments, gather joint requirements, review strategies, and identify appropriate Defense solutions. S/he will identify priority military/civil support authorities along with operational capabilities necessary to sustain the mission through comprehensive evaluations of operational aspects of joint strategic plans, studies, estimates, and associated guidance. This role requires meticulous analysis to produce substantiated recommendations that align with organizational objectives. S/he will also work with clients to identify operational capabilities required to support sustainment. This role will need to communicate with stakeholders from diverse cultures and backgrounds, engage with cross-functional team members, and is expected to be able to anticipate and navigate the strategic engagement based on those considerations.

Required skills/Level of Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 years of related work experience or a master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 7 years of related work experience.
• Experience designing and developing joint operational plans, operational plans, and associated policy or doctrine.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience military operational planning and demonstrated subject matter expertise.
• Proven experience in strategy development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of joint strategic planning methodologies and techniques (e.g. Joint Qualified Officer).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Familiarity with the organization's mission, vision, and operational structures.
• Demonstrated experience in client-facing roles, including ability to effectively communicate in verbal, written, and presentation formats.
• Active USG Security Clearance.
• Eligibility to secure a TS-SCI USG Security Clearance.

Nice to have skills:

• 3 year’s experience developing and writing joint operational plans.
• Experience working with Department of War, Federal or civil support planners.
• Professional Military Education or certification for joint operations.
• Department of War Joint Qualified Officer.

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Market research, requirements gathering, and validation – 25%
• Strategy Development -– 25%
• Solution Development – 25%
• Direct client engagement – 25%

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