Operation 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 an Operation Planner, you’ll bring your military planning expertise to work on projects supporting national defense and military capability development focused on Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning. You will assist on the development, updating, and publishing of a family of COOP Plans, CONOPS, and policies. You’ll conduct business process analysis to recommend plans and procedures to maintain mission-essential function support during a requirement for alternate work schedule during all levels of impact, from natural disaster to acts of war. You’ll apply in-depth understanding of emergency management procedures and policy, planning for temporary work locations or alternate facilities, maintaining redundancy and continuity in protecting government-assets, and developing procedures for safeguarding sensitive and classified government information. The spectrum of planning includes, but is not limited to, plan and concept of operation (CONOPS) development, appropriate communication systems and personnel identification, resource utilization, and training and exercise execution. You will understand and apply a variety of processes to include operational planning, the Joint Planning Process (JPP), and the Planning, Programing, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process to include assisting on collaborative COOP efforts with HQDA and INDOPACIFC Command.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:  

• 3+ years of experience in military planning at the headquarters-level or higher, including Joint Staff or CCMD

• Experience with Mission Assurance Planning

• Experience in the Joint Planning Process (JPP) or Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP)

• Knowledge of national security strategy and military doctrine

• Ability to develop and analyze strategic, operational, and campaign plans

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:  

• Experience planning, coordinating, and assessing physical security systems designed to safeguard personnel and prevent unauthorized access to government property and personnel 

• Knowledge of U.S. Army Protection Warfighting Function, Homeland Defense Planning, and Multi-Domain Operations

• Knowledge of Critical Infrastructure Risk and Vulnerability Management Programs

• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Possession of excellent analytical skills at the strategic and operational level

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

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

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 $86,900.00 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 application process, 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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.