Expert Intelligence Planner (China)

Celestar Holdings Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Personal time off

Job summary

Celestar Corporation seeks an Expert Intelligence Planner to support DIA China Mission Group with the primary performance location in the National Capital Region. The role requires extensive intelligence analysis experience and a current TS/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph.

Anticipated award/start dates are August 2026, with a 1 base year + 4 option years. The position involves integrating defense and national intelligence support into strategic planning, including development of campaign and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a field related to intelligence or DoD planning.
• 20+ years of relevant analysis experience, with a portion in the last 2 years.
• Demonstrates ability to define problems, supervise studies and lead surveys to collect data and provide advice.

Responsibilities

• Employs intelligence expertise to integrate DoD/National intelligence support into operational planning.
• Supports campaign planning, deliberate planning, crisis management and JOPES-based activities.
• Contributes to red teaming and feasibility assessments within the planning process.

Skills

Analytic leadership

Problem framing

Strategic guidance

DoD planning

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Celestar Corporation is seeking an Expert Intelligence Planner to support DIA China Mission Group (CMG) task order. The primary place of performance will be in the National Capital Region (NCR). If interested and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding and impactful opportunity.

Anticipated Award

August 2026

Anticipated Start

August 2026

Period of Performance

1 Base Year + 4 Option Years

Location

National Capital Region (NCR)

Clearance Requirement

Active TS/SCI Clearance with a CI polygraph (adjudicated within the last 5 years)

About Us

Celestar, a B&A Company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• The Employs intelligence expertise and knowledge to assist in the integration of Defense and National intelligence support capabilities, including collection, analytic and targeting activities, into overarching operational planning functions and efforts across the DoD.
• Mission areas for Intelligence Planner assistance include, but not limited to, development of campaign plans, deliberate planning, crisis management, and time sensitive planning in accordance with the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES).
• Additionally, planners assist with red teaming, and intelligence operations feasibility assessments within the planning process.

Required Qualifications/skills (Must Be Reflected On Your Resume)

• Minimum 20 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Minimum of a Master’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Education Substitution: In accordance with the SIA3 IDIQ labor category requirements, the Government may, at its sole discretion, accept additional relevant experience performing substantially similar duties in lieu of a specified degree requirement. Candidates lacking the stated degree are encouraged to apply if they possess extensive directly related experience. This substitution does not apply to licenses, certifications, clearances, or other requirements mandated by law, regulation, or Government policy.
• Demonstrates ability to define problems, supervise studies and lead surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.
• Demonstrates analytic leadership and expertise in identifying, planning, developing, and executing analytic production methodologies, tradecraft and techniques aligned with labor category mission.
• Demonstrates extensive ability to provide strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to Defense planners and policymaker (e.g. Undersecretary level or higher).
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with a CI polygraph (adjudicated within the last 5 years).

Come on board with a company that Values its Employees!

Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same-sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; marital status; service member/protected veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.