Intelligence Operations Planner

Job Description

• Oversee the creation of assessments for the current strategic and operational planning efforts to verify concepts, capabilities, technologies, solutions have been identified and incorporated for effective mission support.
• Manage planning tasks across the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC), such as the development of base plans, annexes, appendices, and staff estimates.
• Interpret higher authority direction, command guidance, and strategies to accomplish MI priorities as reflected in the operational goals and missions.
• Recommend strategies to intelligence planners and Commanders at multiple levels.
• Brief senior personnel and officers as needed.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in intelligence analysis, international security, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience with intelligence and information issues within the IC.
• 8+ years of experience supporting US Army operations.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams of analysts of various sizes and skill levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to network within the local customer base.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master’s degree in intelligence analysis, international security, or related field.
• First-hand experience working closely with national governance boards, national and defense committees, and working groups.
• Experience planning, directing, coordinating, and managing intelligence methodologies and approaches to enhance mission capabilities

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.