Strategic Operations Planner: OPLAN/CONPLAN Expert

ANSER; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 99,300 - 144,100; Full time

Job summary

ANSER is seeking a Strategic Operational Planner (Journeyman) to support INDOPACOM headquarters in developing OPLANs/CONPLANs and Campaign Plans. You will assist senior planners by contributing research, analysis, and planning inputs that enable effective operational design and execution.

The role requires an Active TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor's degree, and 8+ years of total professional experience, including 5+ years in operational planning at a service component or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of operational planning experience at a service component, MAJCOM, COCOM, or equivalent.
• 8 years minimum total professional experience.
• General knowledge of operational planning processes and familiarity with service and joint doctrine.
• Basic understanding of C2IE, JOPES, or similar planning and force‑management tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Excel, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.
• General knowledge of the Pacific theater and an understanding of the regional environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff planners in developing strategic and operational concepts for new OPLANs/CONPLANs and branch plans.
• Conduct research, gather data, and prepare planning inputs to support senior planners during plan development and updates.
• Help coordinate with higher, adjacent, and supporting headquarters to ensure planning alignment and proper employment of forces.
• Review assigned portions of OPLANS/CONPLANS and provide draft comments or recommendations for senior planner review.
• Maintain awareness of theater‑relevant issues and assist in preparing planning products, briefings, and reports.

Skills

Operational planning

Joint doctrine familiarity

Clearance TS/SCI

Plan development

Staff coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ANSER is seeking a Strategic Operational Planner (Journeyman) to support INDOPACOM headquarters in developing OPLANs/CONPLANs and Campaign Plans. You will assist senior planners by contributing research, analysis, and planning inputs that enable effective operational design and execution.

The role requires an Active TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor's degree, and 8+ years of total professional experience, including 5+ years in operational planning at a service component or equivalent.