Operational Level of War Planner

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Support operational planning efforts using operational art and the Navy Planning Process to develop CONOPS, OPLANs, OPORDs, and supporting products .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeMayport • Florida • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $90,035 - $128,622 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational planning, integrating multi-source intelligence, and developing comprehensive operational plans within a Maritime Operations Center. Proven ability to produce decision-quality materials and collaborate effectively with diverse organizations to enhance maritime operational effectiveness.

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Operational ArtMaritime Operations Center ExperienceJoint/Navy Planning ProcessesTop Secret/SCI ClearanceMeasures of Performance Development

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Hard Skills

Operational PlanningCONOPS DevelopmentRisk AssessmentIntelligence IntegrationMaritime Domain AwarenessDecision-Quality Briefing ProductionMeasures of EffectivenessCross-Domain IntegrationTheater Campaign PlanningFleet Experimentation Support

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationCollaboration SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret/SCI ClearanceMaritime Operation Planners Course (MOPC)Joint Professional Military Education (JPME I or II)

Industry Keywords

Operational Environment AnalysisCrisis-Action PlanningWargamesConcept of EmploymentUnmanned PlatformsAutonomy-Enabled CapabilitiesJoint Task Force HeadquartersCombatant CommandFleet CommandersSenior-Leader Communication Products

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support operational planning efforts using operational art and the Navy Planning Process to develop CONOPS, OPLANs, OPORDs, and supporting products
Conduct in-depth operational-environment analysis to inform planning assumptions, risk assessments, and recommended courses of action
Integrate intelligence, fires, information warfare, logistics, cyber, and maritime domain awareness into comprehensive operational plans
Facilitate or participate in planning teams, working groups, boards, and cells within a Maritime Operations Center or joint headquarters
Produce decision-quality briefing materials, planning artifacts, and senior-leader communication products
Support contingency, crisis-action, and deliberate planning for Fleet Commanders and Joint Task Force headquarters
Contribute to exercises, wargames, and rehearsal of concept events to validate plans and enhance staff integration
Assist in developing Measures of Performance, Measures of Effectiveness, and assessment frameworks
Collaborate with DoD, interagency, coalition, and partner-nation organizations for cross-domain and multinational alignment
Design, coordinate, and advance future maritime operations focused on unmanned platforms and autonomy-enabled capabilities
Develop concepts of employment, support fleet experimentation, and drive innovative approaches to improve maritime operational effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
Experience supporting or operating within a Maritime Operations Center, numbered Fleet staff, Combatant Command, or Joint Task Force HQ
Strong understanding of operational art, design methodology, and the Joint/Navy planning processes
Proven ability to synthesize complex inputs into coherent operational planning products
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leaders
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with Navy and Joint planning processes
Ability to synthesize multi-source intelligence into actionable operational insights
Strong interpersonal, briefing, and collaboration skills
Maritime Operation Planners Course (MOPC) or Maritime Advanced Warfighting School (MAWS) Graduate (preferred)
Joint Professional Military Education (JPME I or II) (preferred)
Prior operational staff or planning experience at O-3/O-4/O-5 equivalent level or as a senior civilian/CTR planner (preferred)
Experience with theater or global campaign planning (preferred)
Familiarity with cross-domain integration (cyber, space, information warfare, targeting, logistics) (preferred)
Experience supporting fleet-level exercises, wargames, or experimentation (preferred)
Required travel: 0–10%
Physical requirements may include working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment; climbing ladders; and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood education scholarships
Post-secondary education scholarships
Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be offered for qualified positions
Educational and training programs for continual career growth