The Work:

The Operational Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining theater, contingency, and crisis action plans in support of customer objectives. Integrate intelligence assessments, threat analysis, multidomain operations, and Army Warfighting Functions to assess operational feasibility, inform course of action development, support strategic and operational planning efforts, and provide timely recommendations to senior military leaders. The successful candidate will leverage strong organizational skills to ensure high-quality deliverables are provided on time, meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements detailed operational plans to support of roles, priorities and initiatives to include multidomain integration.
• Assists in the articulation of the strategic vision, goals, and intent. Authors supporting plans to Army and USINDOPACOM plans.
• Participates in planning conferences at the Component and Combatant Command levels, lead operational planning teams to frame complex problems and execute Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) to include MDMP briefings to military senior leaders. 
• Leverages threat analysis to inform wargames and plans.
• As a part of the MDMP, evaluates and leverages the intelligence assessment to include Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (IPOE) and briefed adversary courses of action to inform COAs and assessments through the iterative planning process and OPT engagements.
• Prepares and maintains theater base plans and supporting documents, annexes and appendices. Provides integrated staff planning development and feasibility analysis to support operations of the Combatant Command in support of the National Defense Strategy.
• Performs Contingency and Crisis Action Planning (CAP) to adjust previously prepared Contingency Plans (CONPLANS) and/or Operations Plans (OPLANS).
• Provides analysis, assessment and inputs to OAIs, force design, force flow, pre-positioned stock, integrated priority list and other theater requirements.
• Includes expertise and support to Army Warfighting Functions and sub-areas such as Space operations, Information Operations, survivability, air and missile defense, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN), force health protection, physical security, personnel recovery,  Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD), Area Security, OPSEC, cybersecurity and defense, anti-terrorism, critical infrastructure, continuity of operations, and biometrics. 
• Supports Joint, INDOPACOM and Army plans and policy updates.
• Informs and supports RSOI planning.
• Respond to all requests, ensuring timely and professional communication.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need:

• Bachelors’ degree
• Graduate of a Command and General Staff College (CGSC), Intermediate Level Education (ILE), or Component Equivalent
• A 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 & 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 with 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. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience at the brigade level and above
• Knowledge of the aspects of Multi-Domain Operations
• Experience in a FA57 role
• Experience in planning WFX at JTF, CORPS and DIV level

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits:

• 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

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions:

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.