SME -Operations Planner and Intel Analyst

Ho-Chunk•Dunn Loring, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Summary Ho-Chunk Inc. Management Services (HCIMS) is seeking a full-time Senior Operations Planning and Intelligence Analyst. The Senior Operations Planning and Intelligence Analyst serves as a key member of The Office of Mobile Security Deployments (MSD), responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive operations plans, conducting advanced intelligence and geospatial analysis, and providing expert advice and guidance to support MSD’s crisis response and security operations worldwide. The incumbent ensures that MSD’s operational planning and intelligence functions are fully integrated, current, and responsive to evolving global security threats. The position is based in Dunn Loring, VA. Essential Functions Operations Planning, Analysis, and Interagency Coordination (Approx. 40%) Develops, maintains, and updates scenario-based operations plans for MSD missions, ensuring alignment with Department and interagency requirements. Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to define operational requirements and ensure plans are flexible and responsive to changing global security conditions. Provides pre-operations advice, in-mission support, and post-mission analysis, including plan adjustments as needed. Promotes and trains MSD personnel in the DS Deliberate Planning Process (DPP) to ensure consistent and innovative planning approaches. Prepares and presents briefings and reports to MSD leadership, senior DS officials, and interagency partners. Participates in crisis response, special events, and contingency planning teams, ensuring timely and effective operational-level plans. Intelligence and Geospatial Analysis (Approx. 30%) Researches, analyzes, and coordinates open source and classified intelligence, including geospatial and imagery data, to inform MSD planning and operations. Produces finished intelligence products and provides direct analytical support to MSD teams conducting overseas and domestic missions. Interprets and extrapolates data from satellite imagery, mapping tools, and GIS databases; adapts geospatial technologies to MSD needs. Identifies and mitigates threats through analytical processes and recommends intelligence-driven operational adjustments. Data Collection, Evaluation, and Technology Integration (Approx. 15%) Plans and conducts research to solve complex geospatial and operational issues affecting MSD. Integrates IT and geospatial tools into MSD planning and personnel recovery procedures. Develop contingency plans to counter opposition tactics, techniques, and procedures, ensuring geospatial analysis is embedded in all plans. After Action Review (AAR) and Lessons Learned Program Management (Approx. 10%) Manages MSD’s after-action review and lessons learned program, establishing methodologies for data collection, analysis, and dissemination. Synthesizes observations and prepares assessments for incorporation into a lessons learned database. Provides training and guidance on after-action processes and mission planning. Liaison, Representation, and Communication (Approx. 5%) Serves as a liaison with Department, interagency, and law enforcement partners on intelligence and operational planning matters. Advises and assists MSD leadership and teams, providing intelligence context and operational guidance. Briefs senior leadership on geospatial, intelligence, and operational developments; represents MSD at conferences and interagency forums. Other Duties Performs other related duties as assigned. May be requested and required to participate in Proposal Support functions due to expertise.

Requirements

Ten (10) years of progressive relevant experience with security operations, intelligence analysis, or related fields.
Bachelor’s degree required
Mastery of security administration, operations planning, and intelligence analysis principles, including geospatial and imagery analysis.
Comprehensive knowledge of overseas security operations, the deliberate planning process, and interagency coordination.
Strong program and project management skills; ability to assess and improve management processes.
Proficiency in geospatial technologies, GIS, and imagery analysis tools.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to brief senior leadership and produce clear, actionable intelligence and planning products.
Ability to establish and maintain effective liaisons within the Department and across the USG interagency community.
Must possess or be able to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
Instructor or training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops, maintains, and updates scenario-based operations plans for MSD missions, ensuring alignment with Department and interagency requirements.
Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to define operational requirements and ensure plans are flexible and responsive to changing global security conditions.
Provides pre-operations advice, in-mission support, and post-mission analysis, including plan adjustments as needed.
Promotes and trains MSD personnel in the DS Deliberate Planning Process (DPP) to ensure consistent and innovative planning approaches.
Prepares and presents briefings and reports to MSD leadership, senior DS officials, and interagency partners.
Participates in crisis response, special events, and contingency planning teams, ensuring timely and effective operational-level plans.
Researches, analyzes, and coordinates open source and classified intelligence, including geospatial and imagery data, to inform MSD planning and operations.
Produces finished intelligence products and provides direct analytical support to MSD teams conducting overseas and domestic missions.
Interprets and extrapolates data from satellite imagery, mapping tools, and GIS databases; adapts geospatial technologies to MSD needs.
Identifies and mitigates threats through analytical processes and recommends intelligence-driven operational adjustments.
Plans and conducts research to solve complex geospatial and operational issues affecting MSD.
Integrates IT and geospatial tools into MSD planning and personnel recovery procedures.
Develop contingency plans to counter opposition tactics, techniques, and procedures, ensuring geospatial analysis is embedded in all plans.
Manages MSD’s after-action review and lessons learned program, establishing methodologies for data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
Synthesizes observations and prepares assessments for incorporation into a lessons learned database.
Provides training and guidance on after-action processes and mission planning.
Serves as a liaison with Department, interagency, and law enforcement partners on intelligence and operational planning matters.
Advises and assists MSD leadership and teams, providing intelligence context and operational guidance.
Briefs senior leadership on geospatial, intelligence, and operational developments; represents MSD at conferences and interagency forums.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
May be requested and required to participate in Proposal Support functions due to expertise.