Sr Intelligence Planner

Cherokee Federal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

FSA/HSA

Professional development

Job summary

Cherokee Preting, part of Cherokee Federal, seeks a Senior Intelligence Planner to support a government client in DoD/IC planning. You will integrate intelligence capabilities into strategic and operational planning, lead planning activities, and coordinate with cross-agency teams to produce actionable intelligence products.

Requirements include active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph, 8+ years in intelligence planning, and a US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of intelligence planning experience.
• 5+ years with INDOPACOM problem sets and OPLANs.
• Experience with intelligence planning and joint planning processes.
• Experience running IPTs and OPTs.
• Ability to work across teams, mission areas, and commands to deliver actionable results.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; CI Polygraph.
• 12+ years of intelligence analysis in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Employs intelligence expertise to integrate defense and national intelligence into operational planning.
• Assist with red teaming and feasibility assessments within planning.
• Provide intelligence planning support for developing and coordinating CCMD planning activities.
• Develop intelligence assessments in response to CCMD requirements.
• Participate in JOPP planning processes including COA development and wargaming.
• Translate strategic guidance into plan development and assessments.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to develop intelligence annexes to plans.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Intelligence planning

Joint planning process

IPTs/OPTs

Cross-team collaboration

Active TS/SCI clearance

CI Polygraph

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

12+ years intelligence analysis in lieu of a degree

Tools

DIA Intel Planners Course I or II

Job description

Prepared Date:10/22/2026

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph. Candidates holding an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected; the ability to obtain the required Counterintelligence polygraph is a condition of the position and will be completed as part of the hiring process.

Position Summary:

Cherokee Preting is looking for a Senior Intelligence Planner to support our government client.

Starting Salary Range for Intelligence Planner Sr:$140,000 – $165,000

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following:

• Employs intelligence expertise and knowledge to assist in the integration of Defense and National intelligence support capabilities, including collection, analytic and targeting activities, into overarching operational planning functions and efforts across the DoD
• Assist with red teaming, and intelligence operations feasibility assessments within the planning process
• Provides Intelligence Planning support for developing, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of the Centers’ support to CCMD planning activities
• Works in collaboration with other analysts, managers, and senior leaders in the Centers to develop intelligence assessments in response to CCMD intelligence requirements
• Participates in the planning process following the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP), which consists of planning, initiation, mission analysis, Course of Action (COA) development, COA analysis and wargaming, COA comparison, COA approval, and plan or order development
• Provide input throughout all planning functions from translating strategic guidance, through concept and plan development, to plan assessments and associated functions
• Coordinates with applicable stakeholders to develop intelligence annexes to plans.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of experience with intelligence planning
• 5+ years of experience with the INDOPACOM problem set and OPLANS
• Experience with intelligence planning and working with intelligence plans and the joint planning process
• Experience running IPTs and OPTs
• Ability to work across teams, mission areas, and commands to deliver actionable results
• Active TS/SCI clearance; active CI Polygraph
• 12+ years of experience with intelligence analysis in lieu of a degree
• Must be a US Citizen.
• This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence polygraph. Candidates holding an active Top Secret/SCI clearance without the polygraph may be selected; the ability to obtain the required Counterintelligence polygraph is a condition of the position and will be completed as part of the hiring process.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
• Must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DIA Intel Planners Course I or II

Company Information:

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission‑driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Preting, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee‑federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

In compliance with Washington D.C.’s Wage Transparency Act, the estimated annual salary range for this position is $150,000 – $165,000. Actual compensation is based on qualifications and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self‑identify during the application process.

Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self‑identify during the application process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Job Info

• Job Identification 44134
• Job Category Security, Surveillance and Enforcement