Sr Intelligence Planner
About The Position
Cherokee Preting is seeking a Senior Intelligence Planner to support a government client at DIA Headquarters in Washington, DC. The role supports the integration of Defense and National intelligence capabilities—including collection, analysis, and targeting—into DoD operational planning. It provides intelligence planning support for the development, coordination, and oversight of Centers’ support to Combatant Command (CCMD) planning activities, and contributes to intelligence assessments responsive to CCMD requirements. The position participates in the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP), from planning initiation and mission analysis through courses of action development, analysis and wargaming, comparison and approval, and plan or order development. It also contributes throughout planning functions, coordinates with stakeholders to develop intelligence annexes, and assists with red teaming and intelligence-operations feasibility assessments. This is a non-supervisory position requiring an active TS/SCI clearance and a Counterintelligence polygraph, or the ability to obtain the polygraph as a condition of employment. Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 8 or more years of experience with intelligence planning; alternatively, 12 or more years of experience with intelligence analysis in lieu of a degree.
- At least 5 years of experience with the INDOPACOM problem set and OPLANS.
- Experience with intelligence planning, intelligence plans, and the joint planning process.
- Experience running IPTs and OPTs.
- Ability to work across teams, mission areas, and commands to deliver actionable results.
- Active TS/SCI clearance and active Counterintelligence polygraph; candidates with an active TS/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected if they can obtain the required polygraph as a condition of the position.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; occasional standing or moving around the office for extended periods may be required.
Nice To Haves
- DIA Intel Planners Course I or II
Responsibilities
- Integrate Defense and National intelligence support capabilities, including collection, analytic, and targeting activities, into DoD operational planning.
- Assist with red teaming and intelligence-operations feasibility assessments within the planning process.
- Support development, coordination, and oversight of Centers’ support to CCMD planning activities.
- Collaborate with analysts, managers, and senior leaders to develop intelligence assessments in response to CCMD intelligence requirements.
- Participate in the Joint Operational Planning Process, including planning initiation, mission analysis, COA development, COA analysis and wargaming, COA comparison and approval, and plan or order development.
- Provide input across planning functions, from translating strategic guidance through concept and plan development and plan assessments.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to develop intelligence annexes to plans.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Up to 6% 401(k) company match
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
- Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Professional development, training, and certification support
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
