Strategic Planner

Strategic Planner Location: Ft. Belvoir, VA This role supports, plans, and strategies for the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency J5 Division. We are looking for a candidate comfortable operating in a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities Prepare products incorporating information relevant to the issue, comparing and contrasting alternative solutions, and taking into consideration the strategic implications of the alternative courses of action (Products may be in the form of information papers, background papers, decision papers, or briefings). Review and analyze policy issues and impacts. Support the development of sensitive products while adhering to a hard timeline. Coordinate and communicate (verbally and/or written) with every echelon of DoD. Contribute to the development and revision of DOD publications. Support issue with relevant process development; DoD planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE), military manpower and force structure decision papers; and operational and contingency mission actions). Simplify complex DoD concepts and provide succinct overviews in logical briefing material or discussions. Seamlessly shift from one task to another with a flexible mindset while handling potential high tempo stress. Minimum Requirements Must have an Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret with SCI eligibility Clearance. Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of related experience. Previous successful experience serving on a Combatant Command, OSD, or Joint Staff Headquarters staff in a strategy position that required briefing senior officers on a day-to-day basis, writing strategy papers/memos, familiarity with high tempo operations/surge, and knowledge of DoD command relationships. Familiarity with DoD Joint Force Development.Familiarity with Service force structure (Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force). Proficient with MS Office products. Preferred Qualifications Navy or USMC experience. Compensation Details $130,000 - $136,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax‑saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting 04/08/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters. #J-18808-Ljbffr Amentum