Strategic Policy & Planning Officer

Peraton; Virginia; On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Bonus plan

Job summary

Peraton seeks a Planning and Policy Officer to support a live, fully funded U.S. government program in Virginia. You will develop policy guidance, planning documentation, and provide operational support to strengthen readiness and mission objectives.

The role requires experience in military operational planning, intelligence analysis, continuity planning, or policy development, with strong writing skills and the ability to work across senior stakeholders in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with relevant Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, History, International Affairs, or a related discipline.
• Four (4) years of relevant military, civilian DoD/USG, or government contracting experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Five (5) or more years of professional experience in military operational planning, intelligence analysis, continuity of operations planning, emergency management, or government policy/strategy development.
• Experience writing and reviewing SOPs, CONOPS, operational plans, strategies, or policy documents.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multiple organizations and stakeholders to gather inputs and produce integrated documentation.
• Strong written communication skills with demonstrated experience producing clear, concise, structured written products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality written products supporting customer planning and policy initiatives.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to collect inputs and produce clear documentation aligned with priorities.
• Support continuity of operations planning, emergency management initiatives, intelligence programs, and strategic policy development.
• Apply BLUF writing style to address the who, what, where, when, why, and how of mission activities.
• Coordinate document development and review cycles across offices to ensure accuracy and alignment with customer perspectives.
• Prepare briefing materials and written deliverables for senior government leadership audiences.
• Ensure documentation adheres to customer standards for clarity and professional presentation.
• Assist in development and refinement of organizational policies, plans, and strategic guidance.

Skills

Military planning

Intelligence analysis

Continuity of operations

Emergency management

Policy development

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science/Public Policy/Communications/History/International Affairs/related

Four years substituted for degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Peraton seeks a Planning and Policy Officer to support a live, fully funded U.S. government program in Virginia. You will develop policy guidance, planning documentation, and provide operational support to strengthen readiness and mission objectives.

The role requires experience in military operational planning, intelligence analysis, continuity planning, or policy development, with strong writing skills and the ability to work across senior stakeholders in fast-paced environments.