Joint Exercise and Operations Planner

Booz Allen Hamilton; Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an experienced Joint Exercise and Operations Planner to support national defense projects. You will analyze information, draft plans and orders, and coordinate joint planning activities to ensure readiness.

The role requires a deep understanding of JPP/MCPP, DoW integration, and contingencies, with eligibility for a Secret clearance. Join Booz Allen Hamilton and contribute to mission-ready solutions, with compensation ranging from $86,800 to $198,000 per year and a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience planning, coordinating, or executing military exercises in a division level HQ or higher.
• Experience developing, revising, and coordinating campaign and contingency plans, including commander’s estimates, base plans, concept plans, and operations plans.
• Knowledge of the Joint Planning Process (JPP), Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP), and APEX planning formats.
• HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Analyze available information, develop options, write plans and orders, and assess organizational progress in national defense projects.
• Coordinate and integrate DoW requirements, targets, and priorities into planning and participate in Joint operation contingency and crisis planning activities.
• Contribute to development, revision, and coordination of campaign and contingency plans and associated annexes and appendices.

Skills

Military planning

Joint planning process

MCPP/JPP knowledge

Security clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

The Opportunity:
As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and askquestions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to solve some of ourclients’ most complex problems—and find solutions that keep our nation safe.

As a Joint Exercise and Operations Planner, you’llbring your military planning expertiseto work on projects supporting the client’s national defense employment. You’llanalyze available information, develop options, write plans and orders, and assess organizational progress supporting the client’s role in national defense. You will participate and provide input throughout all planning functions, from translating strategic guidance through concept and plan development to plan assessments and associated functions. You will contribute to the development, revision, and coordination of campaign and contingency plans, including commander’s estimates, base plans, concept plans, and operations plans, and ensure maritime operations are integrated with all appropriate and associated annexes and appendices. You will coordinate and integrate DoW requirements, targets, and priorities into planning and participate in all Joint operation contingency and crisis planning activities as a member of Joint Planning Groups (JPGs) and Operational Planning Teams (OPTs).You willidentify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, processes, and capabilities related to countering foreign cyberspace threats and bolstering homeland security as part of the joint mission.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience planning, coordinating, or executing military exercises in a division level HQ or higher
• Experience developing, revising, and coordinating campaign and contingency plans, including commander’s estimates, base plans, concept plans, and operations plans
• Knowledge of the Joint Planning Process (JPP), Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP), and APEX planning formats
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with integrating DoW requirements and priorities into planning and participation in Joint operation contingency and crisis planning activities
• Experience supporting or working with NATO and other Multi-National Allies and Partners
• Knowledge of subjects relating to the conduct, activities, governance, business practices, or operation of Combatant Commands and Service Components
• TS/SCI clearance
• Graduate of an Advanced Planner School such as School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW), School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS), Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS), or Maritime Advanced Warfighting School (MAWS)

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements foraccess to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. 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. 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. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

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). 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.

Joint Exercise and Operations Planner

The Opportunity:
As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and askquestions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to solve some of ourclients’ most complex problems—and find solutions that keep our nation safe.

As a Joint Exercise and Operations Planner, you’llbring your military planning expertiseto work on projects supporting the client’s national defense employment. You’llanalyze available information, develop options, write plans and orders, and assess organizational progress supporting the client’s role in national defense. You will participate and provide input throughout all planning functions, from translating strategic guidance through concept and plan development to plan assessments and associated functions. You will contribute to the development, revision, and coordination of campaign and contingency plans, including commander’s estimates, base plans, concept plans, and operations plans, and ensure maritime operations are integrated with all appropriate and associated annexes and appendices. You will coordinate and integrate DoW requirements, targets, and priorities into planning and participate in all Joint operation contingency and crisis planning activities as a member of Joint Planning Groups (JPGs) and Operational Planning Teams (OPTs).You willidentify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, processes, and capabilities related to countering foreign cyberspace threats and bolstering homeland security as part of the joint mission.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience planning, coordinating, or executing military exercises in a division level HQ or higher
• Experience developing, revising, and coordinating campaign and contingency plans, including commander’s estimates, base plans, concept plans, and operations plans
• Knowledge of the Joint Planning Process (JPP), Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP), and APEX planning formats
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with integrating DoW requirements and priorities into planning and participation in Joint operation contingency and crisis planning activities
• Experience supporting or working with NATO and other Multi-National Allies and Partners
• Knowledge of subjects relating to the conduct, activities, governance, business practices, or operation of Combatant Commandsand Service Components
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• Graduate of an Advanced Planner School such as School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW), School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS), Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS), or Maritime Advanced Warfighting School (MAWS)

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements foraccess to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. 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. 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. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

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). 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

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.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.