Joint Force Operations Planner

Title:
Joint Force Operations Planner

KBR is seeking a Joint Force Operations Planner to join our team in Alexandria, VA area to support on-site mission engineering, analysis, and integration expertise to produce objective insights and analytic justification to inform future technology and capability investment decisions within the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Execution (PPBE) process and aid in the prioritization, alignment and validation of requirements within Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) to deliver modernized capabilities that enable an all domain joint force aligned with future Joint Warfighting Concepts in support of the Office of the Undersecretary for Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) Mission Integration. The position is based in Alexandria, VA.

The ideal candidate will:

• You will aid in the development and execution of Mission Engineering Studies, similar to wargames and tabletop exercises (TTXs) at the strategic and operational level.
• Consult on the application, understanding, and experience with warfighting disciplines, COA analysis, strategy development, and organizational processes and procedures to craft wargames that allow participants to inform plans, examine assumptions, and build stakeholder relationships.
• Support planning through advice on potential threat actors and their impact on military operations, government, and commercial activities.
• Collaborate within the team to develop CONOP/CONEMPs, metrics to measure mission success, and assist the team in understanding operational activities.
• Coordinate with the Warfighter, Joint Staff, and Service Intelligence Centers to support ongoing and future operations.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• 3+ years of experience strategic writing.
• BA Degree
• 3+ years CCMD staff, Joint Staff, or Service Staff experience.
• Development of Concept of Operations, Concept of Employment, and Intelligence Threat Briefs.
• In-depth understanding of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the United States Intelligence Community (USIC).
• Must have good analytic skills and the ability to apply them in a multi-tasking environment where more than one project may require his/her participation at any given time.
• This position will require a strong ability and willingness to work in a team environment.
• Candidates must possess and demonstrate proven communication skills - written and verbal.
• Must be a motivated self-starter who is able to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment, often with minimal guidance and within rigid timelines.
• Active Top-Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility

Desired:

• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering or Modeling and Simulation
• JSCP and/or GFMAP build experience.
• Experience as a Combatant Command or Joint Staff J5 or J3 Contingency or Campaign Planner.
• Experience in a leadership role, including OPT Lead or Battle Rhythm Event Lead, in Major Staff Exercises.
• Graduate of an Advanced Warfare Planning School.
• Graduate of SAMS, SAW, JAWS, MAWS, or SAAS.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40hrs

Basic Compensation:

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.