Operational Planner

Booz Allen Hamilton•Honolulu, HI

1d•$86,900 - $198,000

About The Position

Support an Army headquarters in the development, revision, and review of operational plans (OPLANS), contingency plans (CONPLANS), and campaign plans. Contribute research, analysis, and planning inputs that enable effective operational design and execution. Assist in development and execution of exercises to test, improve, and validate plans. Apply military operations and planning experience to support operations assessments, mission analysis, commander's estimates, and senior-level briefings that inform decision-making. Collaborate with multiple stakeholders from military services, federal agencies, local government, and industry as necessary to synchronize efforts and optimize resources in a complex and dynamic theater of operations.

Requirements

6+ years of experience supporting Military operations, operational planning, or staff operations within the U.S. Army or Joint organization
3+ years of experience leading or facilitating the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), Operational Planning Teams (OPTs), and mission planning efforts at the Division level or higher
3+ years of experience developing, coordinating, and executing CONOPS, OPORDs, FRAGORDs, EXORDs, and supporting operational products from planning through execution
Experience synchronizing cross-functional stakeholders, integrating operational inputs, and driving planning efforts from concept development to mission execution
Experience supporting operational planning, battle rhythm management, staff integration, and command-level decision support
Experience briefing senior leaders and facilitating planning discussions across operational and technical teams
Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Army Service Component Commands (ASCC), Corps, Division, or Joint Task Force-level planning environments
Experience with campaign planning, operational design, or strategic planning efforts
Experience integrating operational, technical, cyber, intelligence, logistics, or information-related capabilities into planning efforts
Experience with Army operational systems and tools, including Palantir, Maven Smart Systems (MSS), or other mission command platforms
Experience coordinating across multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced operational environments
Knowledge of Joint Planning Process (JPP) or Joint operational environments
Knowledge of Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC)
Master’s degree

Responsibilities

Support an Army headquarters in the development, revision, and review of operational plans (OPLANS), contingency plans (CONPLANS), and campaign plans.
Contribute research, analysis, and planning inputs that enable effective operational design and execution.
Assist in development and execution of exercises to test, improve, and validate plans.
Apply military operations and planning experience to support operations assessments, mission analysis, commander's estimates, and senior-level briefings that inform decision-making.
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders from military services, federal agencies, local government, and industry as necessary to synchronize efforts and optimize resources in a complex and dynamic theater of operations.