Future Operational Planner (FOPS)

Role Overview

The Operational Planner supports organizational planning functions by monitoring strategies, policies, directives, and operational requirements. The role is focused on developing plans and orders using operational art and design, facilitating briefings, and integrating new capabilities (including cyber) into planning processes for training, exercises, contingency operations, and ongoing initiatives.

What You Will Do

Apply expert knowledge of the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP) or equivalent structured planning processes in both Service and Joint operational environments. Lead Operational Planning Teams (OPTs) in deliberate, crisis action, and contingency planning.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This individual acts as a key advisor for current and future operations, bringing subject matter expertise to support synchronized actions across diverse teams and objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 6+ years of related experience in planning, operational analysis, or a similar function
• Demonstrated experience using planning processes in support of organizational strategic or operational objectives
• Strong background in developing operational plans, drafting orders, and supporting coordination for across teams or departments

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• disability & ADD insurance
• life and pet insurance