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Naval Operational Planner, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

Naval Operational Planner, Senior

full-timePosted: Aug 3, 2026Updated: Sep 2, 2026CA, San Diego

Job Description

Naval Operational Planner, SeniorThe Opportunity:As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and ask questions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to solve some of our clients’ most complex problems—and find solutions that keep our nation safe. As a senior Strategic Advisor for Naval Operational Planning, you'll bring your experience at Fleet and Combatant Commands and your expertise in Deliberate and Crisis Action planning to work alongside thought leaders in consulting and analytics on projects for our Navy client. You’ll use your skills and expertise to assist in the development, drafting, wargaming, and management of contingency plans.Work with us to assist our clients in identifying force and capability gaps, analyze operational response options, develop mission command orders, and ensure plans align with and support higher headquarters direction.You served your country as military operational planner. Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter.Join us. The world can’t wait.You Have: 15+ years of experience with the military or government, including contract support to military commands10+ years of experience supporting Joint or Navy operations in support of Echelon III or higher headquarters staff10+ years of experience with Navy or Joint Operational Planning10+ years of experience conducting operational analysis to identify gaps in force capabilities or developing vulnerability and gap assessmentsKnowledge of the Joint Planning and Execution Process, Operational Design, and Joint Exercise Life Cycle processAbility to travel up to 25% of the timeTS/SCI clearanceMaster's degree Nice If You Have: Experience with operational planning on a Combatant Command staff Experience managing an Operational Plans Element or Maritime Operations CenterExperience leading Operational Planning TeamsExperience leading Crisis Action Planning teamsCompletion of JPME II or Joint Specialty Officer DesignatedClearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.CompensationAt Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity StatementAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.Candidate AI Usage PolicyAI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided. Work ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Locations

  • CA, San Diego

Skills Required

  • militaryintermediate
  • Navyintermediate
  • Joint Planningintermediate
  • operational planning on a Combatant Command staffintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience with the military or government, including contract support to military commands (experience, 15 years)
  • 10+ years of experience supporting Joint or Navy operations in support of Echelon III or higher headquarters staff (experience, 10 years)
  • 10+ years of experience with Navy or Joint Operational Planning (experience, 10 years)
  • 10+ years of experience conducting operational analysis to identify gaps in force capabilities or developing vulnerability and gap assessments (experience, 10 years)
  • Knowledge of the Joint Planning and Execution Process, Operational Design, and Joint Exercise Life Cycle process (experience)
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time (experience)
  • TS/SCI clearance (experience)
  • Master's degree (degree)
  • 15+ years of experience with the military or government, including contract support to military commands (experience, 15 years)
  • 10+ years of experience supporting Joint or Navy operations in support of Echelon III or higher headquarters staff (experience, 10 years)
  • 10+ years of experience with Navy or Joint Operational Planning (experience, 10 years)
  • 10+ years of experience conducting operational analysis to identify gaps in force capabilities or developing vulnerability and gap assessments (experience, 10 years)
  • Knowledge of the Joint Planning and Execution Process, Operational Design, and Joint Exercise Life Cycle process (experience)
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time (experience)
  • TS/SCI clearance (experience)
  • Experience with operational planning on a Combatant Command staff (experience)
  • Experience managing an Operational Plans Element or Maritime Operations Center (experience)
  • Experience leading Operational Planning Teams (experience)
  • Experience leading Crisis Action Planning teams (experience)
  • Completion of JPME II or Joint Specialty Officer Designated (experience)
  • Experience with operational planning on a Combatant Command staff (experience)
  • Experience managing an Operational Plans Element or Maritime Operations Center (experience)
  • Experience leading Operational Planning Teams (experience)
  • Experience leading Crisis Action Planning teams (experience)
  • Completion of JPME II or Joint Specialty Officer Designated (experience)
  • Clearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required. (experience)

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