Military Operations Planner, Senior

USfalcon•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

USfalcon is hiring a Senior Military Operations Planner to support USSTRATCOM at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. The role develops, analyzes, and refines operational- and strategic-level plans for USSTRATCOM core missions. It applies graduate-level analysis, Joint doctrine, national-level strategies, and operational data to create planning frameworks for exercises, operations, and real-world contingencies. The planner also prepares senior-level briefings and written products and supports operational assessments and crisis planning.

Requirements

At least 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, a CCMD, a Service, or a MAJCOM.
At least 2 years of experience as an operations planner.
Operations center experience, such as GOC, command center, or battle staff experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain accountability for classified material.
Bachelor’s degree required.
TS/SCI clearance required.

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 status is highly desired.
Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply expert knowledge of the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP), deterrence theory, strategic environment analysis, and planning-in-crisis methodologies.
Develop, refine, and maintain campaign and operations assessments, and enter logical, defensible assessments into applicable databases.
Produce graduate-level briefs and written reports based on in-depth analysis, 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 preparation and presentation of assessment findings to senior leaders.
Maintain working knowledge of the National Defense Strategy, Unified Command Plan, Nuclear Posture Review, Joint Strategic Campaign Plans, and related strategic documents.