Strategic Policy & Planning Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

Bonus plan eligibility

Heavily subsidized employee benefits

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Planning and Policy Officer to support a mission-focused team delivering strategic planning, policy development, and operational support to a U.S. government customer.

The role collaborates with senior stakeholders to develop clear policy guidance, SOPs, CONOPS, and briefing materials, enabling continuity of operations and mission readiness in fast-paced environments. Active TS/SCI with poly is required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with relevant Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, History, International Affairs, or a related discipline; four years of relevant military, civilian DoD/USG, or government contracting experience may substitute for the degree.
• Five+ years of professional experience in military operational planning, intelligence analysis, continuity of operations planning, emergency management, or government policy or 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality written products supporting customer planning and policy initiatives, including SOPs, CONOPS, policy memoranda, strategic plans, and briefing materials.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and cross-organizational stakeholders to collect inputs, synthesize information, and produce clear, well-structured documentation aligned with customer priorities.
• Support continuity of operations planning, emergency management initiatives, intelligence programs, and strategic policy development efforts.
• Apply a clear, concise writing style using a BLUF approach, ensuring products address the who, what, where, when, why, and how of mission activities.
• Coordinate document development and review cycles across multiple offices and organizations to ensure accuracy and alignment with customer perspectives.
• Prepare briefing materials and written deliverables suitable for senior government leadership audiences.
• Ensure all documentation adheres to customer standards for clarity, grammar, and professional presentation.
• Assist in the development and refinement of organizational policies, operational plans, and strategic guidance supporting mission objectives.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Policy writing

Cross-organizational coordination

SOPs/CONOPS development

Strong written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

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

4 years DoD/USG/government contracting experience may substitute for degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Planning and Policy Officer to support a mission-focused team delivering strategic planning, policy development, and operational support to a U.S. government customer.

The role collaborates with senior stakeholders to develop clear policy guidance, SOPs, CONOPS, and briefing materials, enabling continuity of operations and mission readiness in fast-paced environments. Active TS/SCI with poly is required.