Strategic Operational Planner (Military Operations Planning)

Company Overview: ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service. Position Summary: ANSER is seeking a Strategic Operational Planner. In this role you will provide technical leadership and direction to either INDOPACOM 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' experience with bachelor's degree OR 12 years' work experience may be substituted for a master's degree. 10+ 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. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.