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Agile Defense · 1 day ago

Strategic/Operational Planner

Fort Meade, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

9+ years exp

Agile Defense is a company that embraces change and innovation to support national security missions. The Strategic/Operational Planner will provide senior-level planning support to command staffs, translating strategic guidance into executable operational plans across various functional areas, including operations and cyber operations.

Information ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational planning support across joint and interagency mission areas, including operations, logistics, intelligence, information operations, cyber operations, public affairs, public diplomacy, and staff coordination

Conduct detailed operational planning to develop viable options, identify required resources, and assess risks associated with military operations

Support the integration of planning efforts across functional and staff directorates to ensure unity of effort and alignment with higher-level guidance

Apply the Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) system and the Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP) to support planning for the full range of military operations

Develop, analyze, and refine courses of action (COAs), including assumptions, constraints, risks, and mitigation strategies

Support planning efforts aimed at shaping the operational environment, addressing foreseen contingencies, and responding to emerging or unforeseen crises

Assist in the preparation and coordination of operational plans, concept plans, orders, briefings, and supporting documentation

Provide staff support to command leadership and planning teams, including participation in working groups, planning teams, and operational boards

Ensure planning products are coherent, feasible, acceptable, suitable, and aligned with strategic objectives and command priorities

Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes, methodologies, and staff readiness

Qualification

Strategic planningOperational planningJoint planning doctrineAPEX systemJoint Operation Planning ProcessAnalytical skillsCoordination skillsCommunication skills