Strategic Planning Specialist

Amentum; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, seeks a Strategic Planning Specialist to support the Joint Foreign Materiel Program Office Plans and Operations Division. You will assist in developing national level CONPLANS, OPLANS, NISPS and ISPS and briefings for CONUS and OCONUS partners.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years with a Bachelor's or 8+ years with a Master's, TS/SCI w/CI Poly, US citizenship, and prior planning experience with Combatant Command or Joint Staff.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree.
• 8+ years relevant experience with Masters degree.
• Graduate of a Command and General Staff College and/or SAW/JAWS with planning experience.
• TS/SCI with CI Poly required.
• US Citizenship required.
• Experience with interagency and multinational plans and foreign materiel acquisition.

Skills

Strategic planning

Interagency coordination

Multinational collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are currently seeking a Strategic Planning Specialist to support the Joint Foreign Materiel Program Office Plans and Operations Division

Support the development of national level CONPLANS, OPLANS, NISPS and ISPS. Support briefings for both OCONUS and CONUS planning to Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational partners. Support the Technical Intelligence Service Program and Foreign Materiel Program readiness, including the planning and preparation of small teams for short duration OCONUS missions within 96 hours’ notice.

• 10+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree;
• 8+ years relevant experience with Masters degree
• Graduate of a Command and General Staff College and/or School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW) or Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS) and previously served on a planning assignment with Combatant Command or Joint Staff.
• TS/SCI W/CI Poly Required
• US Citizenship Required
• Experience with Interagency and Multinational plans, experience with Technical Intelligence Services, Experiences with Foreign Materiel Acquisition.

Compensation Details

$90,000 - $180,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

08/31/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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