Concepts Strategic Planner

Phase2 Technology; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 86,900 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Phase2 Technology is seeking a Defense Mission Expert to support U.S. defense customers in complex concept-driven transformation efforts.

You will advise senior leaders on operational planning, CONOPs/CONEMPS, and emerging technologies, coordinating with PACOM, T2COM, DA, and sister services across multiple time zones. You will bring 15+ years in defense operations, 5+ years in theater-level planning in the Pacific, and experience leading cross-agency groups while briefing senior military

Qualifications

• 15+ years of defense operations experience.
• 5+ years in theater-level operational planning and OPLAN writing in the Pacific.
• 5+ years in future concepts, wargaming, and Pacific theater initiatives.
• Experience leading boards, bureaus, centers, cells, and working groups; briefing senior leaders.
• Experience writing and testing Future Concepts.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and AI tool integration.

Responsibilities

• Support defense customers in complex concept-driven transformation activities.
• Coordinate with PACOM, TACOM, DA, and sister services and commands.
• Provide recommendations for future technologies and CONOPs/CONEMPS integration.
• Represent the directorate during planning teams, IPs, AARs, and war games.

Job description

Job Number: R0245291


Concepts Strategic 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 Defense Mission Expert, you will support defense customers in performing complex concept driven transformation activities in support of senior leaders within the global defense sector and client leaders. Execute independent decisions within established guidelines and ensure appropriate level of discretion while handling highly sensitive and confidential data. Coordinate with U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), United States Army Training and Transformation (T2COM), Department of the Army (DA), sister services and subordinate commands. Support deliberate force-modernization planning and provide recommendations for inclusion of future technologies topics. Assist in determining operational feasibility of, and subsequent planning for, integration of existing and emerging technologies, capabilities, Concepts of Operation and employment (CONOPs and CONEMPS), and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedure (TTP) into theater level wargames. May be called upon to represent the directorate during Operational Planning Teams, (OPTs), In Progress Reviews (IPRs), After Action Reviews (AARs), war games, conferences, and meetings timed to allow for maximal participation across multiple time zones and some travel required.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 15+ years of experience with defense operations
• 5+ years of experience with operational planning and OPLAN writing at the theater or Joint level in the Pacific Theater
• 5+ years of experience with operational and strategic future including wargames and the Pacific theater
• Experience running Boards, Bureaus, Centers, Cells, and Working Groups (B2C2WG) writing reports and regularly briefing senior military leaders
• Experience writing and testing Future Concepts
• Experience in use of Microsoft office products and integrating AI tools into workflow
• Knowledge of Army Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) and its associated Joint Planning and Execution Process (JOPES)
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• Graduate of School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMs) or JAWs

Nice If You Have:

• Experience in the Army preferred
• Experience with joint targeting cycle and associated network considerations
• Experience in Artillery, Infantry, Intelligence, or Special Operations
• Knowledge of Army modernization plans and processes
• Knowledge of multi-domain operations doctrine
• 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; 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 $86,900.00 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

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.