Joint Force Operations Planner

Trinzic; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Trinzic seeks a Joint Force Operations Planner for our Alexandria, VA area team. You will conduct detailed Mission Characterization to support analysis of complex, joint and multi-domain operations.

Requirements include TS/SCI clearance, 7+ years in operations research, and in-depth domain knowledge. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on mission planning, CONOPS development, and provide data-driven recommendations to government or contractor teams.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance required.
• 7+ years of experience in operations research with a focus on mission engineering, systems engineering, or operational analysis.
• Domain expertise in Naval (Air/Surface/Sub-Surface), Air Operations, Space, Undersea Warfare, EW/EMSO, or C5ISR/CJADC2.
• Five years of experience in mission planning and analysis, including OP L ANs, CONOPS.
• Three years of cross-functional collaboration with diverse teams including Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, or DoD offices.

Responsibilities

• Characterize end-to-end missions by developing detailed mission context and scenarios.
• Define and analyze variables that influence mission success, including forces, environments, and ROE.
• Establish and apply MOS/MOE/MOP hierarchies to quantify outcomes and support trade-space analysis.
• Evaluate baseline and alternative mission approaches to identify gaps and assess new technologies.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to inform government/contractor teams on efficacy of legacy and new systems.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

Operations research

Mission planning

Team collaboration

Domain expertise

Job description

Title: Joint Force Operations Planner

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions. Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Key Responsibilities

KBR is seeking a seeking a Joint Force Planner to join our team in the Alexandria, VA area. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting detailed Mission Characterization to support the analysis of complex, joint and multi-domain military operations.

Essential Job Functions

• 1. Characterize end-to-end missions by developing detailed mission context, including the creation of operational scenarios and vignettes.
• 2. Define and analyze the variables that influence mission success, including friendly and adversary forces, operational environments, and rules of engagement.
• 3. Establish and apply a clear hierarchy of mission measures and metrics (MOS, MOE, MOP) to quantify and assess mission outcomes and support trade-space analysis.
• 4. Analyze baseline and alternative mission approaches to identify capability gaps, evaluate potential solutions, and assess the integration of new technologies and concepts.
• 5. Provide data-driven recommendations to inform government/contractor teams on the efficacy of legacy and new systems applied to evolving joint mission objectives.

Work Environment

• Location: On-site, Mark Center, Alexandria
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20% to NCR region
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required

• TS/SCI Clearance
• Seven years of experience in operations research with a focus on mission engineering, systems engineering, or operational analysis
• Domain Expertise: Demonstrable operational experience and in-depth SME-level understanding in one or more of the following domains: Naval (Air/Surface/Sub-Surface), Air Operations, Space, Undersea Warfare, Electronic Warfare (EW)/Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), or C5ISR/CJADC2
• Five years of experience with mission planning and analysis, to include the development or evaluation of mission threads, operational plans (OPLANs), or concepts of operations (CONOPS).
• Three years of experience collaborating with diverse teams, including engineering and operational planners, to accomplish complex tasks. This includes interactions with the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Military Services, or the Office of the Secretary of Defense

Desired

• Domain Expertise (Highly Desired): Demonstrable operational experience and in-depth understanding in one or more of the following domains: Air Operations, Electronic Warfare (EW), Space Operations, or Maritime Operations
• Joint/Service Staff Experience: 3+ years of experience within a Joint or Service planning staff (e.g., Joint Staff J5/J8, CCMD J5/J3, Service MAJCOM/HQ A5/N5)
• Strategic Writing: 3+ years of experience in strategic writing, including the development of Concept of Operations or Concept of Employment for joint operations
• Clearance/Access: SAP experience is preferred, but not required
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering or Modeling and Simulation
• JSCP and/or GFMAP build experience
• Experience as a Combatant Command or Joint Staff J5 or J3 Contingency or Campaign Planner
• Experience in a leadership role, including OPT Lead or Battle
• Rhythm Event Lead, in Major Staff Exercises
• Graduate of an Advanced Warfare Planning School
• Graduate of SAMS, SAW, JAWS, MAWS, or SAAS

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40hrs

Basic Compensation

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

For Virginia, the compensation will be $166,000K-$170,000K.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow here

We are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

We is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.