Operational Planner

Cayuse Holdings

. Develop and maintain theater, contingency, and crisis action plans supporting customer objectives .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeFort Shafter • Hawaii • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $76,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational planning, crisis action planning, and strategic communication within military contexts. Proficient in integrating intelligence assessments and multidomain operations to support senior military leaders and Combatant Command objectives.

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Operational PlanningCrisis Action PlanningJoint Exercise Program ManagementIntelligence Assessment IntegrationTS/SCI Clearance

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Hard Skills

Theater Campaign PlansMilitary Decision Making Process (MDMP)Operational Feasibility AssessmentStrategic and Operational-Level DraftingFive Stages of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC)Multidomain IntegrationCrisis Action PlanningForce Design AnalysisWargame FacilitationAdversary Course of Action Evaluation

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsMultitasking Ability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office 365Microsoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeGraduate of Command and General Staff College (CGSC)Intermediate Level Education (ILE)

Industry Keywords

Army Warfighting FunctionsCombatant Command OperationsNational Defense StrategyRSOI PlanningCrisis Action PlanningCBRNCybersecurityAntiterrorismContinuity of OperationsPhysical Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain theater, contingency, and crisis action plans supporting customer objectives
Integrate intelligence assessments, threat analysis, multidomain operations, and Army Warfighting Functions
Assess operational feasibility and inform course-of-action development
Support strategic and operational planning and provide recommendations to senior military leaders
Develop detailed operational plans supporting roles, priorities, initiatives, and multidomain integration
Articulate strategic vision, goals, and intent; author supporting plans for Army and USINDOPACOM plans
Participate in Component- and Combatant Command-level planning conferences
Lead operational planning teams to frame complex problems and execute the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP), including senior-leader briefings
Use threat analysis to inform wargames and plans
Evaluate intelligence assessments, IPOE, and adversary courses of action to inform COAs and assessments
Prepare and maintain theater base plans, supporting documents, annexes, and appendices
Provide integrated staff planning development and feasibility analysis supporting Combatant Command operations and the National Defense Strategy
Perform Contingency and Crisis Action Planning to adjust CONPLANS and OPLANS
Provide analysis, assessments, and inputs to OAIs, force design, force flow, pre-positioned stock, integrated priority lists, and other theater requirements
Support Army Warfighting Functions and related areas including space operations, information operations, survivability, air and missile defense, CBRN, force health protection, physical security, personnel recovery, EOD, area security, OPSEC, cybersecurity, antiterrorism, critical infrastructure, continuity of operations, and biometrics
Support Joint, INDOPACOM, and Army plans and policy updates
Inform and support RSOI planning
Respond to requests with timely and professional communication
Report to the Program Manager
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors’ degree
Graduate of a Command and General Staff College (CGSC), Intermediate Level Education (ILE), or Component Equivalent
Minimum 5+ years of experience in Joint, Department of the Army, or Combatant Command Staff
Experience with the Five Stages of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) at Division, CORPS, or ASCC level
Experience with Theater Campaign Plans and National-level Strategic-level guidance
Ability to draft strategic and operational-level products
5+ years of experience with planning and executing a Component or Joint Exercise Program
Experience with operational planning efforts and operational experience working with senior leaders
Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Office 365
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time
TS/SCI clearance
Must be able to pass a background check; additional checks may be required
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and on a multifunctional team
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
Voluntary Life and AD&D options
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
Paid Time Off
Flexible schedule may include holidays
Business or professional development travel opportunities