Senior Military Operations Planner with Security Clearance

The Garrett Group; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Garrett Group is seeking a senior defense planning leader in Bellevue, NE to drive development of strategic and operational plans in line with DoD guidance. You will apply the Joint Planning Process to shape COAs, coordinate across senior government entities, and produce decision-grade documents for senior leaders.

The role demands advanced education (JPME Phase II, SSS, Master's) and extensive DoD operations experience, with a track record of briefing senior leaders and leading complex

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in DoD military operations.
• At least 5 years of experience as an operations planner in joint/combined environments.
• 3 years supporting OSD, Joint Staff, CCMDs, or MAJCOMs.
• JPME Phase II and SSS graduate are required.
• Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support development of strategic and operational plans (OPLANs, CONPLANs, campaign plans).
• Apply Joint Planning Process to analyze missions and produce COAs and decision products.
• Translate guidance from senior leadership into actionable plans and directives.
• Integrate planning across joint, interagency, and multinational stakeholders.
• Support development of operational orders and planning directives.
• Conduct mission analysis, risk assessments, and feasibility evaluations.
• Contribute to exercise planning, wargaming, and after-action analysis.
• Provide SME in global force management, campaign synchronization, and deterrence operations.
• Develop and deliver senior leader briefings and planning products.

Skills

Strategic planning

Written communication

Briefing senior leadership

Cross-agency coordination

Analytical reasoning

Education

Master's degree or higher

Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase II

Senior Service School (SSS) graduate

Tools

Joint Planning Process (JPP)

Wargaming/Exercise planning

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development of strategic and operational plans, including OPLANs, CONPLANs, and campaign plans in accordance with national and DoD guidance.
• Apply the Joint Planning Process (JPP) to analyze mission requirements, develop courses of action (COAs), and produce decision-quality planning products.
• Translate guidance from senior leadership, including the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, and Combatant Commands, into actionable operational plans and directives.
• Integrate planning efforts across joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational stakeholders to ensure unity of effort.
• Support development of operational orders, planning directives, and supporting documentation aligned with strategic objectives.
• Conduct mission analysis, risk assessments, and feasibility evaluations to inform operational decision-making.
• Contribute to exercise planning and execution, including scenario development, wargaming, and after-action analysis.
• Provide subject matter expertise in global force management, campaign synchronization, and strategic deterrence operations.
• Develop and deliver senior leader briefings, white papers, and planning products supporting decision-making at the highest levels.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies, directives, and planning standards across DoD and Joint Staff frameworks. Required Qualifications
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Department of Defense military operations.
• At least 5 years of experience as an operations planner, with demonstrated expertise in joint or combined planning environments.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting one or more of the following organizations:
• Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)
• Joint Staff
• Combatant Command (CCMD)
• Military Service Headquarters or Major Command (MAJCOM)
• Equivalent senior-level operational organization
• Demonstrated expertise in the Joint Planning Process (JPP) and operational plan development.
• Proven experience developing and staffing operational plans, orders, and campaign-level planning products.
• Strong knowledge of national defense strategy, global campaign planning, and Combatant Command mission areas.
• Experience coordinating with senior leaders and interagency stakeholders.
• Ability to synthesize complex strategic guidance into clear, actionable plans and recommendations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership.
• Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase II required.
• Senior Service School (SSS) graduate required.
• Prior experience supporting United States Strategic Command or other Combatant Commands.
• Experience with Global Campaign Plans (GCPs) and theater campaign planning.
• Familiarity with Global Force Management (GFM) processes and allocation planning.
• Experience in joint exercises and wargaming, including JELC integration.
• Background in strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, or multi-domain operations.
• Equal Opportunity Employer The GARRETT GROUP is an Equal Opportunity employer.