Intel Operational Planner

This position will support operational planning and analysis to include joint intelligence preparation of the environment (JIPOE) and enemy course of action (ECOA) development. The position will provide deep regional expertise across political, military, economic, social, infrastructure, and information (PMESII). The Intel Operational Planner will be fully integrated in the command and provide support to the development of SOCPAC's Supporting Plans to Combatant Command (CCMD) Operational Plans (OPLANs), Concept Plans (CONPLANs), Base Plans (BPlans); SOCPAC Commander's Estimates, Crisis planning, Strategy, and Campaign Support Plan (CSP). The intel planner will synchronize and coordinate with regional/country desk officers, forward-deployed personnel, planners, and interagency partners.

This position requires a DoD Top Secret with SCI eligibility which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide intelligence support and input to OPLANs/CONPLANs, MICON, CONOPs, Annex B, and crisis development at strategic, operational, and tactical levels.
• Coordinate and collaborate with USINDOPACOM, USINDOPACOM service components, USSOCOM, U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), U.S. Forces Japan (USFJ) and Special Operations Command Korea (SOCKOR) for SOF intel requirements to inform SOCPAC's supporting plans.
• Participate in OPLAN and CONPLAN-related war games, Joint Planning Groups (JPGs), crisis action planning teams, exercises, conferences, and other efforts, as required.
• Conduct in-depth research using classified and unclassified data sources to locate and analyze available intelligence in support of SOCPAC requirements.
• CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Current DoD Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI access.
• Experience with intelligence support and input to OPLANs/CONPLANs, MICON, CONOPs, Annex B, and crisis development at strategic, operational, and tactical levels.
• Experience with USINDOPACOM, USINDOPACOM service components, USSOCOM, U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), U.S. Forces Japan (USFJ) and Special Operations Command Korea (SOCKOR) for SOF intel requirements to inform SOCPAC's supporting plans.
• Experience with OPLAN and CONPLAN-related war games, Joint Planning Groups (JPGs), crisis action planning teams, exercises, conferences, and other efforts, as required.
• Experience conducting in-depth research using classified and unclassified data sources to locate and analyze available intelligence in support of SOCPAC requirements.
• Must be able to travel CONUS and OCONUS.

Preferred and Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience providing intel support to SOF units / commands.
• Intel Planning Course I/II Completion

Application Deadline: August 29, 2025

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$110,900 - $184,800 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

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