Senior Intelligence Planner (CICADAS)

Celestar Corporation

$140K — $195K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 12 years of experience with a Master's degree or 17 years with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph, adjudicated within the past 5 years.
  • Demonstrated expertise in defense and national intelligence support.
  • Proficient in Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES) processes.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience in campaign planning.

Responsibilities

  • Employs intelligence expertise to integrate defense and national intelligence into operational planning.
  • Assists in the development of campaign plans and crisis management operations.
  • Conducts red teaming and feasibility assessments in the planning process.
  • Provides planning support for Combatant Command (CCMD) activities.
  • Collaborates with analysts and senior leaders to develop intelligence assessments.
  • Participates in the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP) phases.
  • Coordinates with stakeholders to develop intelligence annexes for planning.

Benefits

  • Company-paid dental insurance for employees and families.
  • Health insurance coverage for employees.
  • Life insurance and disability benefits offered.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • Paid holidays and personal time off.
Full Job Description
Celestar, a B&A Company, is seeking a Senior Intelligence Planner to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Cyber Intelligence Center Analytic Development and Services (CICADAS) task order. If interested and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding and impactful opportunity.

ANTICIPATED AWARD: December 2026
ANTICIPATED START: December 2026
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years
LOCATION: Fort Meade, Maryland

Salary Range: $140,000-$195,000 annually

Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, certifications, security clearance, and contract funding. This position is contingent upon contract award.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph; both must have been adjudicated/completed within the past five (5) years.

Responsibilities:
• Employs intelligence expertise and knowledge to assist in the integration of Defense and National intelligence support capabilities, including collection, analytic and targeting activities, into overarching operational planning functions and efforts across the DoD.
• Mission areas for Intelligence Planner assistance include, but not limited to, development of campaign plans, deliberate planning, crisis management, and time sensitive planning in accordance with the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES).
• Additionally, planners assist with red teaming, and intelligence operations feasibility assessments within the planning process.
• Provides Intelligence Planning support for developing, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of the Centers' support to CCMD planning activities.
• Collaborates with other analysts, managers, and senior leaders in the Centers to develop intelligence assessments in response to CCMD intelligence requirements.
• Participates in the planning process following the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP), which consists of planning, initiation, mission analysis, Course of Action (COA) development, COA analysis and wargaming, COA comparison, COA approval, and plan or order development.
• Provides input throughout all planning functions from translating strategic guidance, through concept and plan development, to plan assessments and associated functions.
• Coordinates with applicable stakeholders to develop intelligence annexes to plans.

Required Qualifications and Skills (Must Be Reflected on Your Resume):
• Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years and a Master's degree

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• Minimum 17 years of experience related to the specific labor category with a Bachelor's degree

Celestar, a B&A Company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.

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