Intelligence Planner

SOS International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SOS International is seeking an Intelligence Planner to integrate defense and national intelligence support capabilities into operational planning functions in Washington, D.C. The role requires active TS/SCI security clearance and involves supporting campaign plans, crisis management, and providing administrative support.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, including knowledge of JOPES. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in intelligence planning or operational planning.
• Demonstrated experience with JOPES or similar systems.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Integrate Defense and National Intelligence capabilities into planning.
• Support the development of campaign plans and crisis management.
• Conduct crisis action planning for contractor integration.

Skills

Active TS/SCI security clearance

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies or related field

Master's degree in related discipline (preferred)

Tools

Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES)

Job description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder‑owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Job Description

**This position is contingent upon award of contract**

The SPARC Intelligence Planner 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. The Intelligence Planner supports the development of campaign plans, deliberate planning, crisis management, and time‑sensitive planning in accordance with the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES) or successor systems (e.g., Joint Planning and Execution Services). The planner develops and maintains contractor support plans in response to CMG‑generated scenarios based on Theater plans and emerging requirements, recommending prioritization and staffing timelines. Upon receipt of capability gap requirements from USG planners, the contractor conducts deliberate or crisis action planning for the integration of contractor capabilities into theater priority plans and emerging requirements, packages and presents planning results to the CMG planning staff for consideration and acceptance, and prepares to transition to support of the Mission Integration Division upon government execution of a crisis response surge requirement.

• Employ intelligence expertise to integrate Defense and National Intelligence support capabilities (collection, analytic, and targeting) into DoD operational planning functions.
• Support the development of campaign plans, deliberate planning, crisis management, and time‑sensitive planning in accordance with JOPES or successor systems.
• Assist with red teaming and intelligence operations feasibility assessments within the planning process.
• Develop and maintain contractor support plans in response to CMG‑generated scenarios, Theater plans, and emerging requirements.
• Develop a weighting approach to recommend prioritization of efforts and likely timelines for staffing.
• Receive and analyze capability gap requirements from USG planners representing gaps in existing OPLANs, CONPLANs, and/or areas of emerging threat.
• Conduct deliberate or crisis action planning for the integration of contractor capabilities into theater priority plans and emerging requirements.
• Package and present planning results to the CMG planning staff for consideration and acceptance decision.
• Ensure that accepted planning packages become USG property and may be incorporated into the appropriate OPLAN or CONPLAN Annex W under "Scheme of Operational Contract Support."
• Prepare to transition to support of the Mission Integration Division upon government execution of a crisis response surge requirement.
• Provide administrative support to all personnel processing tasks identified in the Contractor Support Plan, as well as other administrative support and management tasks required to facilitate surge operations and support Phases 0-5 of the conflict.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, National Security, Military Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in intelligence planning, operational planning, or related functions within the DoD, Intelligence Community, or military environment.
• Demonstrated experience with the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES) or successor systems (e.g., Joint Planning and Execution Services).
• Familiarity with OPLANs, CONPLANs, and Annex W (Operational Contract Support).
• Experience conducting deliberate planning, crisis action planning, or time‑sensitive planning.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present planning packages to senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Intelligence Studies, National Security, Strategic Studies, or a related discipline.
• Direct experience supporting the intelligence customer, Combatant Commands, or Joint Staff planning functions.
• Experience with red teaming, intelligence operations feasibility assessments, or wargaming.
• Familiarity with contractor support planning and integration into theater operational plans.
• Experience supporting crisis response surge requirements and transitioning to Mission Integration Division support.
• Knowledge of Phases 0-5 of conflict and associated planning considerations.
• Professional military education (e.g., Joint Professional Military Education, Command and General Staff College) or equivalent.
• Experience providing administrative support for personnel processing tasks and surge operations.

Additional Information

Working Conditions

• Normal office conditions.
• The primary performance location for this contract will be Washington, D.C.
• The Government reserves the right to require contract performance at alternate locations, as dictated by mission requirements; these locations may be subject to change.
• Occasional travel may be required to support global engagement activities and coordination efforts.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.