Operations Planner

Operations Planner

The Opportunity :

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

As a Special Operations Forces (SOF) Operational Planner, you’ll bring your expertise on emergent SOF capabilities and training and force modernization background to collaborate with thought leaders in the Force Protection community on the integration of urgent and emergent capabilities into Army formations to include Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft System, Electronic Warfare and Cyber solutions. You’ll use your skills as you ensure urgent and emergent equities are represented in command level briefings, documents, and guidance, and perform internal and external coordination on SOF issues. Assist a U.S. Army client with analyzing and understanding capability gaps from UAS threats. Prepare recommendations to the client regarding materiel and non-materiel solutions to close gaps. Engage in the development of documents that address C-UAS capabilities and emergent sUAS threats. Assist with integrating theater-specific training requirements and coordinate with operational commands, force providers and partner nations regarding C-sUAS, EW and Cyber training, equipment and resourcing. Produce reports, information papers, briefings and other products for command leadership on sUAS threats, C-UAS, EW and Force Modernization to include materiel and non-materiel solutions. Your ability to navigate Army Staff functions and unit training plans while coordinating with internal and external training stakeholders will enhance Force Protection and Readiness of Soldiers and units.

Work with us to help the command to protect United States Servicemembers, their families, and our partners and allies.

You served your country as a Service Member—now, continue your mission with us. Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have :

8+ years of experience working with the U.S. military as a senior NCO or Officer

Experience working and briefing in a two- or three-star staff billet

Experience providing mission and business recommendations on operational and headquarters functions

Experience providing policy recommendations using scientific research and technical analysis

Secret clearance

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate of a Senior NCO course, Captain’s Career Course, or higher-level military education

Nice If You Have :

6+ years experience in United States Special Operations Forces

Experience working on Cyber, Electronic Warfare, Force Modernization or C-UAS programs or activities

Master’s degree

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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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

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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.