SME -Operations Planner

All Native Group•Dunn Loring, VA

1d•$120,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ho-Chunk Inc. Management Services (HCIMS) is seeking a full-time Subject Matter Expert (Operations Planning). The SME (Operations Planning) provides expert advice and recommendations for programs, contracts, and/or topics relevant to Operations Planning. The position is based in Dunn Loring, VA.

Requirements

Ten (10) years of relevant experience with operations planning.
Bachelor of Arts or Science (BA/BS) degree; Master of Arts or Science (MA/MS) degree preferred in an associated discipline or equivalent experience.
Solid interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
Excellent writing and communications skills.
Ability to advise on organizational performance, strategic planning, and interact with high-level government officials.
Must be a U.S. citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain an interim SECRET clearance, a TOP SECRET clearance may be required.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Master of Arts or Science (MA/MS) degree preferred in an associated discipline or equivalent experience.

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.
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.