Operational Planner

Booz Allen Hamilton; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Operational Planner to support Army headquarters in developing, revising, and reviewing OPLANs, CONPLANs, and campaign plans. You will contribute research, analysis, and planning inputs for effective operational design and execution.

Responsibilities include assisting in exercises to test and validate plans, applying military planning experience to inform decision-making, and collaborating with stakeholders to synchronize efforts and optimize resources in a

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience supporting Military operations, operational planning, or staff operations within the U.S. Army or Joint organization.
• 3+ years leading or facilitating the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), Operational Planning Teams (OPTs), and mission planning at Division level or higher.
• 3+ years developing, coordinating, and executing CONOPS, OPORDs, FRAGORDs, EXORDs from planning through execution.
• Experience synchronizing cross-functional stakeholders and driving planning from concept to mission execution.
• Experience supporting operational planning, battle rhythm management, staff integration, and command-level decision support.
• Experience briefing senior leaders and facilitating planning discussions across teams.
• Secret clearance and Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Support an Army headquarters in development, revision, and review of OPLANs/CONPLANs/campaign plans.
• Contribute research, analysis, and planning inputs for operational design and execution.
• Assist in development and execution of exercises to test, improve, and validate plans.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to synchronize efforts and optimize resources.

Skills

Military operations

MDMP / OPTs / mission planning

CONOPS / OPORDs / FRAGORDs / EXORDs

Cross-functional coordination

Battle rhythm management

Briefing senior leaders

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Palantir

Maven Smart Systems (MSS)

Mission command platforms

Job description

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Support an Army headquarters in the development, revision, and review of operational plans (OPLANS), contingency plans (CONPLANS), and campaign plans. Contribute research, analysis, and planning inputs that enable effective operational design and execution. Assist in development and execution of exercises to test, improve, and validate plans. Apply military operations and planning experience to support operations assessments, mission analysis, commander's estimates, and senior-level briefings that inform decision-making. Collaborate with multiple stakeholders from military services, federal agencies, local government, and industry as necessary to synchronize efforts and optimize resources in a complex and dynamic theater of operations.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 6+ years of experience supporting Military operations, operational planning, or staff operations within the U.S. Army or Joint organization

• 3+ years of experience leading or facilitating the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), Operational Planning Teams (OPTs), and mission planning efforts at the Division level or higher

• 3+ years of experience developing, coordinating, and executing CONOPS, OPORDs, FRAGORDs, EXORDs, and supporting operational products from planning through execution

• Experience synchronizing cross-functional stakeholders, integrating operational inputs, and driving planning efforts from concept development to mission execution

• Experience supporting operational planning, battle rhythm management, staff integration, and command-level decision support

• Experience briefing senior leaders and facilitating planning discussions across operational and technical teams

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting Army Service Component Commands (ASCC), Corps, Division, or Joint Task Force-level planning environments

• Experience with campaign planning, operational design, or strategic planning efforts

• Experience integrating operational, technical, cyber, intelligence, logistics, or information-related capabilities into planning efforts

• Experience with Army operational systems and tools, including Palantir, Maven Smart Systems (MSS), or other mission command platforms

• Experience coordinating across multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced operational environments

• Knowledge of Joint Planning Process (JPP) or Joint operational environments

• Knowledge of Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC)

• Master’s degree

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access 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 $86,900.00 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.

Operational Planner

The Opportunity:

Support an Army headquarters in the development, revision, and review of operational plans (OPLANS), contingency plans (CONPLANS), and campaign plans. Contribute research, analysis, and planning inputs that enable effective operational design and execution. Assist in development and execution of exercises to test, improve, and validate plans. Apply military operations and planning experience to support operations assessments, mission analysis, commander's estimates, and senior-level briefings that inform decision-making. Collaborate with multiple stakeholders from military services, federal agencies, local government, and industry as necessary to synchronize efforts and optimize resources in a complex and dynamic theater of operations.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 6+ years of experience supporting Military operations, operational planning, or staff operations within the U.S. Army or Joint organization

• 3+ years of experience leading or facilitating the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), Operational Planning Teams (OPTs), and mission planning efforts at the Division level or higher

• 3+ years of experience developing, coordinating, and executing CONOPS, OPORDs, FRAGORDs, EXORDs, and supporting operational products from planning through execution

• Experience synchronizing cross-functional stakeholders, integrating operational inputs, and driving planning efforts from concept development to mission execution

• Experience supporting operational planning, battle rhythm management, staff integration, and command-level decision support

• Experience briefing senior leaders and facilitating planning discussions across operational and technical teams

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting Army Service Component Commands (ASCC), Corps, Division, or Joint Task Force-level planning environments

• Experience with campaign planning, operational design, or strategic planning efforts

• Experience integrating operational, technical, cyber, intelligence, logistics, or information-related capabilities into planning efforts

• Experience with Army operational systems and tools, including Palantir, Maven Smart Systems (MSS), or other mission command platforms

• Experience coordinating across multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced operational environments

• Knowledge of Joint Planning Process (JPP) or Joint operational environments

• Knowledge of Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC)

• Master’s degree

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access 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 $86,900.00 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 A I 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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.