Senior Military Operations Planner – Strategy & Deterrence

USfalcon; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

401(k) match

flexible spending accounts

EAP

parental leave

pet insurance

paid time off

holidays

Job summary

USfalcon is seeking a Senior Military Operations Planner to support USSTRATCOM at Offutt AFB, NE. The role develops, analyzes, and refines operational and strategic plans, producing graduate‑level briefs and written products that align with national strategies and Joint doctrine.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years in DoD operations, 3+ years at senior offices, TS/SCI clearance, and a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred).

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of practical Department of War military operations experience.
• At least 3 years working at the Office of the Secretary of War, Joint Staff, CCMD, Service, or MAJCOM.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an operations planner.
• Operations center experience required (e.g., GOC, command center, battle staff).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accountability for classified material.

Responsibilities

• Apply expert knowledge of Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP), deterrence theory, strategic environment analysis, and planning-in-crisis methodologies
• Develop, refine, and maintain campaign and operations assessments; enter logical, defendable assessments into applicable databases
• Produce graduate-level quality briefs and written reports with in-depth analysis supported by research and operational data
• Conduct mission analysis for CCMD-level operations, activity, and investment (OAI) planning teams
• Collaborate with OSW, Joint Staff, CCMDs, Interagency partners, and international organizations on operational planning and assessment integration
• Develop strategy‑to‑task frameworks linking national-level guidance to operational and tactical actions
• Participate in wargames, exercises, operational planning teams, and crisis action planning reviews
• Support briefing preparation and presentation of assessment findings to senior leaders
• Maintain a working knowledge of National Defense Strategy, Unified Command Plan, Nuclear Posture Review, Joint Strategic Campaign Plans, and related strategic documents

Skills

Joint Operations Planning Process (JOP

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

USfalcon is seeking a Senior Military Operations Planner to support USSTRATCOM at Offutt AFB, NE. The role develops, analyzes, and refines operational and strategic plans, producing graduate‑level briefs and written products that align with national strategies and Joint doctrine.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years in DoD operations, 3+ years at senior offices, TS/SCI clearance, and a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred).