Principal Strategic Operational Planner (Military Operations Planning)

Analytic Services Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 143,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Principal Strategic Operational Planner to lead the development and review of Operational Plans, Contingency Plans, and Campaign Plans for PACOM or related staffs.

You will provide technical leadership, refine planning concepts, and ensure proper employment of forces while aligning with service and joint doctrine. A TS/SCI clearance and 12+ years of planning experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Master's degree or 8+ years of practical experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• 12+ years of operations planning experience supporting MAJCOM, Combatant Command or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of operational planning, and service and joint doctrine.
• Demonstrated understanding of C2IE and JOPES and other requirements tools.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of the Pacific theater and inter-nation relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff planners in developing strategic and operational concepts for new OPLANs/CONPLANs.
• Make recommendations to improve planning procedures and execution.
• Support higher HQ planning, ensure proper employment of forces, and review regional plans.

Skills

Strategic planning

Joint/Service doctrine knowledge

C2IE and JOPES knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree (with 8+ years experience in lieu)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Principal Strategic Operational Planner (Military Operations Planning)

Honolulu, HI | Last Updated: August 4, 2026

Company Overview: ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Principal Strategic Operational Planner. In this role you will provide technical leadership and direction to either PACOM headquarters, or a component staff in the development, revision, and review of Operational Plans (OPLANS), Contingency Plans (CONPLANS), and Campaign Plans.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Assist staff planners in the development of strategic and operational concepts for new OPLANs/CONPLANs and possible branch plans to existing OPLANS/CONPLANs.
• Make recommendations, where appropriate, to change planning procedures or ways of conducting planning to the staff and subordinate command staffs.
• Support higher, adjacent and supporting headquarters planning ensuring proper employment of forces; and review and provide written comments on regional combatant commander and JTF OPLANS/CONPLANS.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Master's degree. Will consider an additional 8 years of relevant practical experience with a Bachelor’s Degree.
• 12+ years of operations planning experience supporting MAJCOM, Combatant Command or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of operational planning, and service and joint doctrine.
• Demonstrated understanding of C2IE and JOPES and other requirements tools
• Advanced proficiency with using Microsoft applications such as Excel, Teams, Words, Power Pt., etc.
• Possess a working knowledge of the Pacific theater, and an understanding of the relationships and general interactions between each nation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full-Time Salary Range for this position:

$143,000 — $207,000 USD

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or [e-mail]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.