Aviation Planner

Booz Allen Hamilton; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Aviation Planner to bring strategic, tactical, and technical expertise to training environments. You will assess and advance warfighting concepts within Joint Planning and Marine Corps Planning processes, coaching Marines and applying operational design to real-world missions.

The role requires DoD and MAGTF planning experience, a Secret clearance, and a relevant degree. You will work with senior professionals in a mission-focused environment dedicated to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with DoD organizations.
• 3+ years of experience in a joint or Service Headquarters organization.
• Experience as a MAGTF planner at the tactical or operational level.
• Experience developing aviation support plans and integrating aviation C2, fires, airspace control measures, sortie generation for exercises or missions.
• Knowledge of Marine aviation capabilities and integration across MAGTF operations.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and instruct Marines in planning concepts and processes.
• Secret clearance; Bachelor’s degree; MAGTF planning education such as EWS or CSC.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating aviation-related concepts and training designs.
• Advise clients on operational design, aviation support, and C2 integration for exercises or missions.

Skills

DoD experience

MAGTF planning

Aviation planning

Joint/Service HQ experience

Coaching Marines

Secret clearance

Bachelor’s degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MAGTF planning education (EWS/CSC)

Master’s degree

Job description

Aviation Planner The Opportunity

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe. As an Aviation Planner, you’ll bring your strategic, tactical, and technical expertise to support and conduct training events. You’ll be a trusted advisor to our clients, and we’ll look to you to identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, and processes within a training environment. You’ll use your skills and experience to assess and advance warfighting concepts with recommendations grounded in both the Joint Planning Process and the Marine Corps Planning Process, enabling Marines to develop and refine their planning proficiency through realistic, challenging, and integrated training activities. As a seasoned military professional who served your country you bring deep operational experience, leadership, and mission-focused expertise to our team. Now, continue your mission with us as you apply that knowledge to help solve complex design, integration, and analytical challenges across critical mission areas. Further your career in an environment that values your service, leverages your experience, and empowers you to continue making an impact. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience with DoD organizations
• 3+ years of experience in a joint or Service Headquarters organization
• Experience as a MAGTF planner at the tactical or operational level
• Experience developing aviation support plans, integrating aviation C2, fires, airspace control measures, sortie generation, and aviation-related operational design for exercises or real-world missions.
• Knowledge of Marine aviation capabilities, employment considerations, and integration across MAGTF operations development, including how these considerations influence planning, coordination, and training integration
• Ability to coach, mentor, and instruct Marines in planning concepts and processes
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• Completion of formal MAGTF planning education such as EWS or CSC

Nice If You Have

• 2+ years of experience working on a General Officer and Flag Officer level staff
• Knowledge of emerging Marine aviation modernization efforts, aviation C2 systems, and aviation MOS development pathways
• Possession of excellent research and analytic skills
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate across the civilian and military spectrum from the Action Officer to the General Officer and Flag Officer TS/SCI clearance
• Master’s degree
• Completion of formal aviation planning education such as MAWTS-1 coursework or WTI Graduate of Advanced-Intermediate Level School such as SAW, SAMS, MAWS, or SAASS

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.

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Work Model

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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.

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