Strategic and Operational Planner

Strategic and Operational Planner

The Opportunity: 
As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and ask questions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to solve some of our clients’ most complex problems—and find solutions that keep our nation safe. 

As a strategic and operational planner, you’ll bring your unique experience and skills including leadership, joint operations planning and the military decision-making process, information management, knowledge management, Army data platforms and integrated tools. You’ll use your skills and expertise to serve as the primary planner for EOD current operations, responsible for monitoring and analyzing the operational environment to provide real-time situational awareness to leadership. Develop, coordinate, and disseminate operational plans, orders (OPORDs), and fragmentary orders (FRAGOs) related to EOD missions and threat countermeasures. Apply mastery of the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) to support crisis action planning and the rapid development of courses of action (COAs). Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all ongoing EOD operations, force distribution, and asset availability within the area of responsibility (AOR) to inform the current operating picture. Brief senior leadership daily on the status of current operations, providing recommendations and analysis to support decision-making. Consolidate and synthesize information into daily briefings and updates for senior leader review. Manage the flow of operational information and perform essential data entry and analysis using programs of record, such as MAVEN and other designated systems, to support threat integration and analysis. Develop and maintain internal procedures for managing operational data, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and accessibility of information products. Serve as an Information Management Officer (IMO), ensuring the proper function, security, and maintenance of information systems and databases that support CUOPS.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:  

• 5+ years of experience with Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) or Joint Planning      
• Experience serving on staff in an Army Division Headquarters or above
• Experience as an operational or strategic planner
• Knowledge of EOD and EH mitigation operations, plans, and policies          
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree       

Nice If You Have:  

• Experience as an operational or strategic planner with a focus on current operations (CUOPS) preferred
• Experience working in a joint, interagency, or multinational environment
• Experience serving as a security manager
• Knowledge of information security protocols
• Ability to perform detailed analysis of complex operational issues and develop actionable recommendations under pressure
• Ability to brief senior military and civilian leaders effectively
• Possession of excellent written and oral communication skills
• Graduate of Naval School EOD (NAVSCOLEOD)

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.