Mid-level Intelligence Planner - CICADAS

B&A; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

B&A seeks a Mid-level Intelligence Planner to support the DIA CICADAS task order at Fort Meade, MD. The role involves integrating Defense and national intelligence into operational planning, with duties ranging from campaign development to CCMD support.

Requires active TS/SCI with polygraph and a bachelor’s degree, with at least 8 years of related experience. Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $170,000 per year, contingent on experience and clearance, with benefits including comprehensive

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of related experience with at least the last 2 years in the field.
• Familiarity with JOPP, JOPES, and APEX planning formats and guidance is required.

Responsibilities

• Employs intelligence expertise to integrate DoD and national intelligence support into operational planning.
• Develops campaign plans, deliberate planning, crisis management, and time-sensitive planning per JOPES.
• Supports red-teaming and feasibility assessments within planning processes.
• Provides intelligence planning support for Centers' CCMD planning activities.
• Collaborates with analysts and leaders to develop intelligence assessments for CCMD requirements.
• Follows the Joint Operational Planning Process from initiation to plan development.
• Translates strategic guidance into concepts and plan assessments.
• Coordinates with stakeholders to develop intelligence annexes to plans.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Description

Mid-level Intelligence Planner

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

B&A is seeking a Mid-level Intelligence Planner to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Cyber Intelligence Center Analytic Development and Services (CICADAS) task order. If you are interested and meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply for this exciting and impactful opportunity.

• Anticipated Award: December 2026
• ANTICIPATED START: December 2026
• PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years
• LOCATION: Fort Meade, Maryland
• Salary Range: $110,000–$170,000 annually

Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, certifications, security clearance, and contract funding. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Location

• Fort Meade, Maryland

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provides Intelligence Planning support for developing, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of the Centers' support to CCMD planning activities.
• Collaborates with other analysts, managers, and senior leaders in the Centers to develop intelligence assessments in response to CCMD intelligence requirements.
• Participates in the planning process following the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP), which consists of planning, initiation, mission analysis, Course of Action (COA) development, COA analysis and wargaming, COA comparison, COA approval, and plan or order development.
• Provides input throughout all planning functions from translating strategic guidance, through concept and plan development, to plan assessments and associated functions.
• Coordinates with applicable stakeholders to develop intelligence annexes to plans.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years and a Bachelor’s degree
• Working knowledge of the JOPP, Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES), and Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) planning formats and guidance is required.

Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph; both must have been adjudicated/completed within the past five (5) years.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Frequently operate standard office equipment, including computers and telephones.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and email.
• Occasionally move about the office and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to work the assigned schedule with regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

More About B&A:

B&A delivers secure, innovative, and mission-critical IT solutions to support the United States Government across all three branches—Executive, Legislative, and Judicial—focused on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence. Our team of cleared professionals specializes in Agile DevSecOps, Cloud Migration and Modernization, Data Science and Analytics, Human Capital Management, Operations and Enablement, Application Transformation, All-Source Intelligence, Geospatial Production, Engineering and Integrated Services, and Cybersecurity.

Notable Clients

B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off,B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

E-Verify

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

B&A is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act and applicable law. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]

Drug Free Workplace:

B&A maintains a drug free workplace. Where applicable to the positions and permitted by law, employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug screening conducted in accordance with Company policy and applicable federal; state and local requirements.