Military Operations Planner, Senior

USfalcon

$108K — $130K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 12 years of practical military operations experience in the Department of War
  • At least 3 years at the Office of the Secretary of War, Joint Staff, CCMD, Service, or MAJCOM
  • Minimum 2 years as an operations planner
  • Required operations center experience (GOC, command center, battle staff)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to maintain accountability for classified material

Responsibilities

  • Apply expert knowledge of the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP)
  • Develop and maintain campaign and operations assessments
  • Produce high-quality briefs and reports with in-depth analysis
  • Conduct mission analysis for CCMD-level operations
  • Collaborate with various agencies on operational planning
  • Develop frameworks linking national guidance to tactical actions
  • Participate in wargames, exercises, and operational planning
  • Support senior leader briefing preparations

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Parental leave and pet insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description
USfalcon has an exciting opportunity for a Military Operations Planner, Senior to support USSTRATCOM at Offutt AFB, NE.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Military Operations Planner develops, analyzes, and refines operational and strategic-level plans supporting USSTRATCOM core missions. This includes conducting graduate-level analysis, synthesizing Joint doctrine, aligning plans with national-level strategies, and producing senior-level briefings and written products. The planner integrates National Military Strategy, Joint Staff guidance, CCMD campaign plans, and USSTRATCOM operations into coherent planning frameworks that support exercises, operations, and real-world contingencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Apply expert knowledge of Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP), deterrence theory, strategic environment analysis, and planning-in-crisis methodologies
  • Develop, refine, and maintain campaign and operations assessments; enter logical, defendable assessments into applicable databases
  • Produce graduate-level quality briefs and written reports with in-depth analysis supported by research and operational data
  • Conduct mission analysis for CCMD-level operations, activity, and investment (OAI) planning teams
  • Collaborate with OSW, Joint Staff, CCMDs, Interagency partners, and international organizations on operational planning and assessment integration
  • Develop strategy-to-task frameworks linking national-level guidance to operational and tactical actions
  • Participate in wargames, exercises, operational planning teams, and crisis action planning reviews
  • Support briefing preparation and presentation of assessment findings to senior leaders
  • Maintain a working knowledge of National Defense Strategy, Unified Command Plan, Nuclear Posture Review, Joint Strategic Campaign Plans, and related strategic documents

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum 12 years of practical Department of War military operations experience
  • At least 3 years working at the Office of the Secretary of War, Joint Staff, CCMD, Service, or MAJCOM
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as an operations planner
  • Operations center experience required (e.g., GOC, command center, battle staff)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to maintain accountability for classified material

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience supporting strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, global strike, or major combat operations planning
  • Experience producing senior-level operational estimates, orders, and strategic documents
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate diplomatic, informational, military, and economic factors into planning
  • JPME II Graduate (highly desired)

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred

REQUIRED CLEARANCE: TS/SCI

TRAVEL: TBD

Benefits Offered: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, parental leave, pet insurance, paid time off, and holidays.

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