Intelligence Planner – Mid

Amentum; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an experienced Intelligence Planner for the National Capital Region to integrate defense intelligence capabilities into operational planning. You will support campaign and crisis planning and prepare executive briefings for high-level decision makers.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, 8+ years of related experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong collaboration with analysts and planners across organizations. Location is NCR with standard daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 8+ years of relevant intelligence or operational planning experience, with recent experience within the last 2 years.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Working knowledge of JOPES and the joint planning process.
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with both intelligence professionals and operational planners.

Responsibilities

• Integrate collection, analytic, and targeting capabilities into DoD-wide planning efforts.
• Support development of campaign, deliberate, crisis, and time-sensitive planning per JOPES.
• Assist with red teaming and feasibility assessments within planning.
• Prepare planning documents, written products, and executive briefings for government decision makers.
• Collaborate with analysts, collection managers, and planners across boundaries.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

8+ years experience

Independent work & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Purpose and Impact

Intelligence doesn't support operations by accident. Someone has to build the bridge between what the IC can collect and analyze and what commanders actually need to plan and execute. As an Intelligence Planner supporting DIA, you'll integrate Defense and National intelligence capabilities, collection, analysis, and targeting, into operational planning across the Department of Defense. When a campaign plan comes together or a crisis breaks, your work is what makes intelligence show up on time and on target. This position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs, security clearance verification, and funding availability.

Location: National Capital Region (NCR)

Work Schedule: 0600 and 1800 – 8 hours M-F

Essential Responsibilities

• Integrate collection, analytic, and targeting capabilities into overarching operational planning efforts across the DoD
• Support development of campaign plans, deliberate planning, crisis management, and time-sensitive planning in accordance with the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES)
• Assist with red teaming and intelligence operations feasibility assessments within the planning process
• Prepare planning documents, written products, and executive briefings for government decision makers
• Collaborate with analysts, collection managers, and operational planners across organizational boundaries

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• 8+ years of relevant intelligence or operational planning experience, with recent experience within the last 2 years
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Working knowledge of JOPES and the joint planning process
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with both intelligence professionals and operational planners

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior DIA or IC planning experience
• Joint staff or Combatant Command J2/J5 experience
• Relevant planning certifications or joint professional military education

Compensation Details

110,000 - 140,000

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.