Operations Support Planner

Leidos; Virginia; On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in the Washington, DC metro area is seeking an Operations Support Planner to serve as a Customer Representative and analyze operational activities to help customers make informed decisions. The role focuses on forecasting demand and budgets, planning inventory, and scheduling production within the SEP and PSS programs.

The candidate will develop continuity and emergency management procedures, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and coach junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency and Disaster Planning or related field.
• 8–12 years of Emergency and Disaster Planning, Continuity of Operations, and Mission Assurance experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with U.S. Government Emergency Management practices.
• Valid driver's license; willing to drive CMV (>10K lbs) and participate in driver training.
• Must be able to operate in personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and maintain policies, plans, and procedures for continuity capabilities to meet specified requirements.
• Maintain continuity and emergency management program material and essential records to ensure readiness levels.
• Support emergency management/incident response functions to accomplish the program mission.
• Support asset management staff in maintaining an accurate inventory and equipment distribution.
• Assist with developing policies and procedures and with multi-year strategic plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Assist with drafting crisis and consequence management operational plans and procedures, and executing and supporting those plans.
• Prepare Continuity of Operations training materials.
• Assist with Emergency Preparedness/Occupant Emergency Program.

Skills

Driver's license

Ability to operate in PPE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency and Disaster Planning or related discipline

Tools

MS Office - Excel

MS Office - Microsoft Project

Job description

The Security Engineering Program (SEP) under the Homeland Sector currently has an opening for an Operations Support Planner in the Professional Services Support (PSS) Program.

As an Operations Support Planner, you will serve as a Customer Representative (CR), responsible for analyzing actual and predictable operational activities or information related to a military, governmental, or program to help customers make better-informed decisions. As a CR, you will ensure smooth, efficient operations by identifying areas for improvement, developing strategies, and collaborating with teams to achieve organizational goals. You will perform tasks such as forecasting demand and budgets, planning inventory, scheduling production, and analyzing operational procedures. The candidate will be responsible for entire projects or processes within their professional area and typically be accountable for coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals.

This position is in the Washington, DC metro area.

Primary Responsibilities

• Draft and maintain policies, plans, and procedures that describe how to execute continuity capabilities to meet specified requirements.
• Maintain continuity and emergency management program material and essential records to ensure appropriate readiness levels.
• Support emergency management/incident response functions to accomplish the program mission.
• Support asset management staff (Accountable Officer, Responsible Officer, and User) in maintaining an accurate inventory and accountable equipment distribution.
• Assist with developing policies and procedures and with multi-year strategic plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Assist with drafting crisis and consequence management operational plans and procedures, and executing and supporting those plans.
• Prepare Continuity of Operations training materials.
• Assist with Emergency Preparedness/Occupant Emergency Program.

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of a TS Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain program SCI and Polygraph.
• A bachelor’s degree in Emergency and Disaster Planning or related discipline, (8-12) years of experience in Emergency and Disaster Planning, Continuity of Operations, and Mission Assurance areas, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum (5) years of experience with U.S. Government Emergency Management practices, including in-depth knowledge of key Department of Defense (DoD) and Interagency policies.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license Be willing to drive CMV (>10K lbs./non-CDL Vehicles) and participate in driver protective/evasive training.
• Must be able to operate in personal protective equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Logistical Project Management
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Project)
• Experience with Federal, State, and Local Emergency Operations
• Experience with Exercise Planning, Support & Execution
• Experience with Defense Policy & Strategic Planning
• Experience with NC3 Architecture, Systems & Operations

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Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.