Senior Joint Military Planner — Strategic Defense Architect

The Garrett Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Short-term disability

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

The GARRETT GROUP is seeking a highly experienced Senior Joint Military Planner to support strategic planning, operational design, and high‑level coordination across joint and combined military operations. The role requires deep expertise in Department of War processes and national‑level strategic guidance.

The successful candidate will work with senior stakeholders across the Office of the Secretary of War, Joint Staff, and Combatant Commands, contributing to campaign plans and national defense

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the Office of the Secretary of War and/or Joint Staff (operations, plans, policy, strategy, assessments, exercises).
• Experience with joint and/or combined operations and operations planning.
• Knowledge of national defense guidance and strategic planning processes.
• JPME Phase II or equivalent graduation.

Responsibilities

• Support development, integration, and assessment of joint/combined operational plans.
• Conduct mission analysis and operational design aligned with defense objectives.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across DoD offices and CCMDs.
• Analyze alignment with National Military Strategy and National Defense Strategy.
• Provide expertise in policy, strategy, assessments, exercises, and planning processes.
• Contribute to senior‑level planning documents and concepts.

Skills

DoW/Joint Staff experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The GARRETT GROUP is seeking a highly experienced Senior Joint Military Planner to support strategic planning, operational design, and high‑level coordination across joint and combined military operations. The role requires deep expertise in Department of War processes and national‑level strategic guidance.

The successful candidate will work with senior stakeholders across the Office of the Secretary of War, Joint Staff, and Combatant Commands, contributing to campaign plans and national defense