Senior Intelligence Planner - CICADAS

B&A•Fort Meade, MD

17h•$140,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

B&A is seeking a Senior Intelligence Planner to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Cyber Intelligence Center Analytic Development and Services (CICADAS) task order. The position is based at Fort Meade, Maryland, and is contingent upon contract award. The anticipated award and start date are December 2026, with a period of performance of one base year plus four option years. The stated annual salary range is $140,000–$195,000; actual compensation depends on experience, qualifications, certifications, security clearance, and contract funding. The planner integrates Defense and National intelligence support capabilities—including collection, analytic, and targeting activities—into DoD operational planning. Work includes support for campaign and deliberate planning, crisis management, time-sensitive planning, red teaming, feasibility assessments, and the Centers’ support to Combatant Command (CCMD) planning activities. The role contributes across the Joint Operational Planning Process, from strategic guidance and mission analysis through courses of action, plan development, and assessment, and coordinates intelligence annexes to plans. The role requires either a master’s degree and at least 12 years of related experience, including some experience within the last two years, or a bachelor’s degree and at least 17 years of related experience. An active TS/SCI clearance and current polygraph are required, both adjudicated or completed within the past five years. The work requires the ability to remain stationary for extended periods at a computer, operate standard office equipment, communicate effectively through in-person and remote channels, occasionally move about the office and lift up to 20 pounds, maintain reliable attendance, and travel up to 10% as required.

Requirements

At least 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category, including some experience within the last two years, and a master’s degree; or at least 17 years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree.
Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph; both must have been adjudicated or completed within the past five years.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer.
Ability to frequently operate standard office equipment, including computers and telephones.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and email.
Ability to occasionally move about the office and lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to work the assigned schedule with regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

Responsibilities

Integrate Defense and National intelligence support capabilities, including collection, analytic, and targeting activities, into DoD operational planning.
Support campaign plans, deliberate planning, crisis management, and time-sensitive planning in accordance with the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES).
Assist with red teaming and intelligence operations feasibility assessments within the planning process.
Develop, coordinate, and oversee the Centers’ support to CCMD planning activities.
Collaborate with analysts, managers, and senior leaders to develop intelligence assessments responding to CCMD intelligence requirements.
Participate in the Joint Operational Planning Process, including planning initiation, mission analysis, course of action development, analysis and wargaming, comparison, 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.