Intel Operations/Contingency Planner

Tria Federal • Washington, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Tria Federal is seeking an experienced Intelligence Operations/Contingency Planner to support the DIA Deputy Director for Global Integration’s Operations Division. This role leverages strategic and contingency planning expertise to develop and coordinate Agency plans aligned with the Joint Planning Process (JPP), Combatant Commands, and the broader Defense Intelligence Enterprise. The ideal candidate will bring over 7 years of DoD planning experience and a solid understanding of frameworks such as APEX and JSPS, with preferred intermediate military planning education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
• At least 7 years of contingency and/or operational planning or strategist experience within the Department of Defense (DoD), including experience in intelligence planning.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) system, Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS), Joint Planning Process (JPP), and the Joint Planning and Execution Community (JPEC)
• ACTIVE TS/SCI with CI POLY CLEARANCE REQUIRED MUST BE U.S. CITIZEN

Nice To Haves

• Prior service as an Intelligence Officer or Senior NCO on an O-6 or above Command Staff.
• Military Education: Graduation from an intermediate in-residence program such as:
• Military Intelligence Captain's Career Course (MICCC)
• Squadron Officer School (SOS)
• Naval War College Primary PME
• MAGTF Intelligence Officer Course (MIOC)
• Army MI ALC
• Navy IS Journeyman/Supervisor “C” School
• Air Force Intelligence Enlisted Advanced Course (IEAC)
• Marine Corps Advanced Intelligence Specialist Course (AISC)
• Proven ability to apply Joint Planning Process principles, perform independent reviews of plans and strategies, and integrate lessons learned into Agency planning documents.

Responsibilities

• Design & Coordinate Agency Plans:Develop, coordinate and assist with Agency strategic plans, contingency plans and supporting orders; ensure alignment across DIA and with Combatant Commands, the Joint Staff and the wider Defense Intelligence Enterprise.
• Joint Planning Process Advisor:Advise DIA planners on applying Joint Planning Process (JPP) principles to Agency planning documents; influence strategic and crisis‑management concepts, risk‑mitigation decisions and assessment processes.
• Planning Guidance & Operational Requirements: Provide guidance, interpretation and advice on planning issues; identify operational requirements for military operations and ensure they are captured in plans and orders.
• Oversight & Integration: Integrate operators, managers and planners to accomplish planning tasks; provide recommendations to leadership on planning issues.
• Coordination & Staff Support: Deliver a range of services to support planning efforts, staff actions, and coordination with counterparts within DIA and across the Department of Defense.
• Contingency & Crisis Planning: Lead or support contingency planning efforts within the Agency command element, informing crisis‑management decisions and risk‑mitigation strategies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level