Military Operations Planner, Craftsman

USfalcon•Omaha, NE

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Military Operations Planner develops, analyzes, and refines operational and strategic-level plans supporting USSTRATCOM core missions. This includes conducting graduate-level analysis, synthesizing Joint doctrine, aligning plans with national-level strategies, and producing senior-level briefings and written products. The planner integrates National Military Strategy, Joint Staff guidance, CCMD campaign plans, and USSTRATCOM operations into coherent planning frameworks that support exercises, operations, and real-world contingencies.

Requirements

Minimum 12 years of practical Department of War military operations experience
At least 3 years working at the Office of the Secretary of War, Joint Staff, CCMD, Service, or MAJCOM
Minimum 2 years of experience as an operations planner
Operations center experience required (e.g., GOC, command center, battle staff)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain accountability for classified material

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, global strike, or major combat operations planning
Experience producing senior-level operational estimates, orders, and strategic documents
Demonstrated ability to integrate diplomatic, informational, military, and economic factors into planning
JPME II Graduate (highly desired)

Responsibilities

Apply expert knowledge of Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP), deterrence theory, strategic environment analysis, and planning-in-crisis methodologies
Develop, refine, and maintain campaign and operations assessments; enter logical, defendable assessments into applicable databases
Produce graduate-level quality briefs and written reports with in-depth analysis supported by research and operational data
Conduct mission analysis for CCMD-level operations, activity, and investment (OAI) planning teams
Collaborate with OSW, Joint Staff, CCMDs, Interagency partners, and international organizations on operational planning and assessment integration
Develop strategy-to-task frameworks linking national-level guidance to operational and tactical actions
Participate in wargames, exercises, operational planning teams, and crisis action planning reviews
Support briefing preparation and presentation of assessment findings to senior leaders
Maintain a working knowledge of National Defense Strategy, Unified Command Plan, Nuclear Posture Review, Joint Strategic Campaign Plans, and related strategic documents