Intelligence Planner

Intelligence Planner

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SOSi is a private defense and government solutions business specializing in advanced technology systems and mission support. Its capabilities include data science, software development, network engineering, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and logistics.

The Intelligence Planner 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.

Essential Job Duties

• Provides Intelligence planning support for developing, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of the Center's support to CCMD planning activities. The Intelligence Planner shall work in collaboration with other analysts, managers, and senior leaders in the Centers to develop intelligence assessments in response to CCMD intelligence requirements.
• Participate 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.
• Provide input throughout all planning functions from translating strategic guidance, through concept and plan development, to plan assessments and associated functions.
• Coordinate with applicable stakeholders to develop intelligence annexes to plans. Support of this subtask requires a working knowledge of the JOPP, Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES), and Adaptive Planning and Execution (APEX) planning formats and guidance.

Minimum Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, International Relations, National Security, Military Science, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in intelligence planning, operational planning, or related functions within the DoD, Intelligence Community, or military environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present planning packages to senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Direct experience supporting DIA, Combatant Commands, or Joint Staff planning functions.
• Professional military education (e.g., Joint Professional Military Education, Command and General Staff College) or equivalent.

Work Environment

• Normal office conditions.

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.