Intelligence Planner - Senior

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$124K — $149K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Intelligence Operations and Joint Operational Planning
  • Deep understanding of JOPES and its application in planning
  • Demonstrated expertise in integrating Defense and National intelligence into operations
  • Ability to provide strategic input and facilitate cross-functional collaboration
  • U.S. citizenship and eligibility for Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Integrate national intelligence capabilities into operational planning efforts
  • Support development of campaign plans and crisis management
  • Conduct red teaming and feasibility assessments
  • Oversee intelligence support for Combatant Command operations
  • Collaborate with leaders to produce responsive intelligence assessments
  • Participate in Joint Operational Planning Process phases
  • Develop intelligence annexes for operational plans

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  • Flexible work arrangements to enhance work/life balance
  • Variety of paid time off, including vacation and parental leave
  • Disability and life insurance benefits available
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Intelligence Operations and Analysis

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Intelligence Operations, Joint Operational Planning, Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES), Planning
Certifications:
None
Experience:
17 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Program Overview

GDIT delivers critical all-source intelligence on foreign military and civilian cyber actors, their supporting infrastructure, and the broader ecosystems in which these capabilities operate. This intelligence directly supports foundational military intelligence (FMI) requirements for the joint force and ensures alignment with the mission portfolios.

On this program, GDIT provides a broad range of analytic and mission-enabling support to produce operationally relevant FMI and scientific and technical intelligence (S&TI) for cyberspace operations. Our support is not limited to analysis; we engage across the entire intelligence cycle-planning, collection, processing, exploitation, production, and dissemination-while also executing integrated mission management functions.

All support is focused on enhancing the customers' ability to enable both defensive and offensive cyberspace operations.

Position Overview

Job Requirement: Intelligence Planner

This is a senior-level position designated as a key role on the contract, responsible for leading Intelligence Planning efforts and ensuring integrated, mission-focused support to Combatant Command operations. The selected individual will serve as a central planning authority, shaping critical intelligence inputs, coordinating cross-functional activities, and driving the alignment of Defense and National intelligence capabilities within the joint planning framework. Because of the importance of this role, high-performing candidates with proven expertise, strong initiative, and the ability to lead and collaborate effectively in a complex operational and intelligence environment are strongly desired.

The Intelligence Planner provides critical expertise to integrate Defense and National intelligence capabilities into operational planning activities across the Department of War. This role enables effective incorporation of collection, analytic, and targeting functions into campaign planning, deliberate operations, crisis response, and time-sensitive planning. The Intelligence Planner supports Combatant Command (CCMD) requirements by contributing to red teaming efforts, feasibility assessments, and the full range of planning activities governed by the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES). Working closely with analysts, managers, and senior leaders, the Intelligence Planner helps develop coordinated intelligence assessments and ensures the Center's contributions are fully aligned with CCMD priorities and Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) standards.

Responsibilities:
  • Integrate Defense and National intelligence capabilities-including collection, analysis, and targeting-into overarching DoW operational planning efforts.
  • Support campaign plan development, deliberate planning, crisis management, and time-sensitive planning in accordance with JOPES.
  • Assist with red teaming and intelligence operations feasibility assessments during the planning process.
  • Develop, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of the Center's intelligence support to CCMD planning activities.
  • Collabora with analysts, managers, and senior leadership to produce intelligence assessments responsive to CCMD requirements.
  • Participate in all phases of the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP), including mission analysis, COA development, COA wargaming, COA comparison, COA approval, and plan or order development.
  • Provide input across all planning functions-from interpreting strategic guidance to concept development, detailed planning, and plan assessment.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to develop intelligence annexes for operational plans.
  • Apply working knowledge of JOPP, JOPES, and Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) formats and guidance to all planning activities.


Education and Required Experience
  • Master's degree with 12 years related experience or bachelor's degree with 17 years' experience.
  • Clearance: TS/SCI with active poly


The likely salary range for this position is $124,093 - $149,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
10-25%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA MD College Park

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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