Job Description
An employer is looking for an Operations Planning SME to sit at Fort Meade. This candidate is a principal-level strategist responsible for developing, analyzing, and supporting joint operational and strategic plans. This role requires expert knowledge of the Joint Planning Process (JPP), advanced planning concepts, and information technology capabilities, with the ability to translate strategic guidance into executable plans, orders, and directives. The SME leads Joint Planning Groups and Operational Planning Teams, conducts mission analysis and COA development, authors and reviews planning documents (e.g., CONOPS, white papers, OPORDs), and integrates cross-functional concepts across Joint, Service, and Combatant Command partners. Serving as a trusted advisor to senior military and civilian leaders, the SME supports crisis action, future, and deliberate planning efforts, applies advanced analytical frameworks, and operates independently with minimal guidance.
Compensation:
$75/hr to $85/hr.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
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Required Skills & Experience
Active TSSCI
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 15 years of overall related experience in military operational planning, with a proven track record of success in a joint, multi-domain environment or Master’s degree with 10 years of prior relevant experience. Additional related years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Expertise in the Joint Planning Process (JPP), from Planning Initiation to Plan/Order Development.
In-depth knowledge of various planning levels (Commander's Estimate, BPLAN, CONPLAN, OPLAN) and planning types (Campaign, Contingency, Crisis Action Planning).
Deep understanding of Mission Analysis inputs/outputs, and mastery of COA Development, including screening criteria (Adequate, Feasible, Acceptable, etc.) and evaluation criteria.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Graduate of the Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS) or the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS).
Direct experience translating strategic guidance into operational plans and future operations within a Combatant Command (CCMD) J5 or J35 environment.
Background in DoD Acquisition or Program Management, with a proven track record of managing the development and delivery of information technology and communication solutions to Combatant Commands and Defense Agencies.
IAT Level II (Security +, CySA+, CND, GSEC, SSCP, GICSP).
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.