Amentum

Intelligence Planner - Senior

Amentum$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of expert-level experience in ISR planning and collection management
  • Graduate of an in-residence Collection Management course
  • In-depth knowledge of military decision-making and JOPES processes
  • Proficiency in ISR collection management tools such as PRISM/COUGAR, CRATE, GIMS, ROME and UNICORN
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
  • Master's degree or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree, totaling 15 years

Responsibilities

  • Develop ISR collection strategies aligned with theater priorities
  • Provide expertise in Collection Requirements and Operations Management
  • Deliver ISR and collection management support and training to HQs and units
  • Apply JOPES planning processes effectively
  • Develop and validate Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for ISR collection
  • Plan support for intelligence exercises like RED FLAG and AGILE FLAG
  • Coordinate with air component operations and external stakeholders

Benefits

  • Adherence to high professional and ethical standards
  • Opportunity for involvement in sensitive ISR operations
  • Ongoing training and certification opportunities
  • Potential for deploying CONUS and OCONUS based on mission needs
  • Further development of technical skills in ISR and military operations
Full Job Description
Purpose and Impact:

This position is contingent upon award of contract, business needs, and funding availability. We are seeking an Senior-Level Intelligence Planner to support Air Combat Command and the 480th ISR Wing at JBLE, VA to provide advanced support to ISR planning, collection management, and operational integration across Air Force, Joint, and Intelligence Community (IC) missions. This role focuses on integrating Defense and National intelligence capabilities into operational planning processes, ensuring effective ISR employment in support of Air Operations Center (AOC)/Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Division (ISRD) operations.

The selected candidate will serve as a key contributor to ISR planning, collection management, and large-force exercise support at the tactical, operational, and theater levels.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement ISR collection strategies and plans aligned with theater priorities.
  • Provide expertise in Collection Requirements Management (CRM), Collection Operations Management (COM), and ISR Assessments (MoE/MoP evaluation)
  • Deliver on-site/off-site ISR and CM support and training to Air Component HQs, JTFs, and forward units.
  • Apply planning processes in accordance with the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES).
  • Develop and validate Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for ISR collection, PED and multi-INT analysis, correlation and fusion.
  • Plan and support ACC intelligence exercises, including large force employment (LFE) events such as RED FLAG and AGILE FLAG
  • Coordinate across air component operations, intelligence elements, and external stakeholders to resolve tasking priorities.
  • Oversee development and execution of training, certification, and mission qualification programs.


Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: The position supports sensitive ISR operations and demands strict adherence to IC analytic standards, information security requirements, and professional ethics.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
  • Candidates must meet all basic-level DOD 8140 Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) requirements code 111 (Data & Artificial Intelligence)
  • Graduate of a DoD or Intelligence Community in-residence Collection Management course.
  • Demonstrated expert-level experience in ISR collection planning and execution, multi-INT collection coordination and integration and intelligence requirements development and validation.
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of military decision-making and JOPES process
  • Demonstrated understanding of Air Force & Intelligence Community ISR mission, analytic processes and tradecraft.
  • Proficiency in using collection management tools such as PRISM/COUGAR, CRATE, GIMS, ROME and UNICORN


Additional Requirements:
  • Willingness to comply with all DoD, Air Force, and Intelligence Community policies and conduct standards.
  • Ability to complete and maintain required training throughout contract performance.
  • Availability for CONUS and OCONUS support as mission requirements dictate.
  • Contractor responsible for maintaining required qualifications and certifications unless Government-directed.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required program, system, and facility access.


Security Clearance Required:
  • TS/SCI eligibility with a favorable Tier 5 (T5) investigation


Minimum Education:
  • Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with an additional five years of relevant expert-level experience (for a total of 15 years' experience in lieu of a Master's degree).


Minimum Years of Experience:
  • 10 years of relevant intelligence planning, ISR operations or collection management experience, with at least a portion of the experience within the past two (2) years.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior Analysis and Exploitation Team (AET) experience or experience supporting 480 ISRW mission sets
  • Prior Wing, NAF, MAJCOM or Air Operations Center (AOC) experience
  • Previous RED FLAG or AGILE FLAG exercise experience


Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

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About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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