ANSER Corporation

Principal Strategic Operational Planner (Military Operations Planning)

ANSER Corporation$143K — $207K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance required.
  • Master's degree, or a Bachelor's degree plus 8 years relevant experience.
  • 12+ years of operations planning experience with MAJCOM or Combatant Command.
  • Deep understanding of operational planning and related doctrines.
  • Proficient in C2IE, JOPES, and similar tools.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Familiarity with the Pacific theater and its geopolitical interactions.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with developing strategic and operational concepts for new OPLANs/CONPLANs.
  • Recommend changes to planning procedures to improve efficiency.
  • Support planning efforts at various headquarters to ensure effective force employment.
  • Review and comment on regional combatant commander and JTF OPLANs/CONPLANs.
  • Guide staff planners in drafting branch plans to existing OPLANs/CONPLANs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits to support physical well-being.
  • Financial benefits geared towards enhancing economic stability.
  • Well-being programs promoting work-life balance and mental health.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Principal Strategic Operational Planner. In this role you will provide technical leadership and direction to either PACOM headquarters, or a component staff in the development, revision, and review of Operational Plans (OPLANS), Contingency Plans (CONPLANS), and Campaign Plans.

Day to Day Responsibilities
  • Assist staff planners in the development of strategic and operational concepts for new OPLANs/CONPLANs and possible branch plans to existing OPLANS/CONPLANs.
  • Make recommendations, where appropriate, to change planning procedures or ways of conducting planning to the staff and subordinate command staffs.
  • Support higher, adjacent and supporting headquarters planning ensuring proper employment of forces; and review and provide written comments on regional combatant commander and JTF OPLANS/CONPLANS.

Required Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Master's degree. Will consider an additional 8 years of relevant practical experience with a Bachelor's Degree.
  • 12+ years of operations planning experience supporting MAJCOM, Combatant Command or equivalent.
  • In-depth knowledge of operational planning, and service and joint doctrine.
  • Demonstrated understanding of C2IE and JOPES and other requirements tools
  • Advanced proficiency with using Microsoft applications such as Excel, Teams, Words, Power Pt., etc.
  • Possess a working knowledge of the Pacific theater, and an understanding of the relationships and general interactions between each nation.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong interpersonal/social skills; proven staff officer/contractor support excellence.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.


Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full-Time Salary Range for this position:

$143,000-$207,000 USD

About ANSER Corporation

ANSER Corporation is a non-profit research and development organization that provides analytical and technical support to the U.S. government. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. ANSER's services include systems engineering, strategic planning, and program management. The company works with a variety of government agencies, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Energy. ANSER is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and has a strong focus on research and development. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including recognition for its contributions to national security.
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