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$ 89700 - 162150
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Job Description
Defense Strategic Planner Naval & Marine Operations Expert
Location: Alexandria VA Clearance Required: Active DoD Top Secret (SCI eligibility) Sector: Leidos National Security Sector Engineering Integration and Operations
Are you ready to bring your expertise in naval and marine operations to the front lines of strategic defense planning Leidos is looking for a mission-driven Defense Strategic Planner to shape the future of force structure planning at the highest levels of the Department of Defense.
This role supports the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) through the Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) Joint Data Support (JDS) initiative. Youll collaborate with military planners the Joint Staff and other key stakeholders to develop forward-looking plans that define future U.S. military force requirements.
What Youll Do
Drive strategic and operational planning for future-year scenarios impacting U.S. military forces
Apply deep understanding of Navy and Marine Corps missions operations and force design
Contribute to warfighting analysis and global security strategy development
Develop key inputs for Analysis Working Group (AWG) tools and planning products
Craft forward-leaning Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and align forces with joint doctrine
Partner with naval and marine operations planners to define and validate mission-critical requirements
Maintain a global perspective on emerging threats regional alliances and military capability trends
Ensure planning efforts comply with Joint Staff and DoD strategic guidance
Support Combatant Commands and Service representatives with analytic products and insights
Curate and integrate metadata and analytic content for the JDS portal to serve the Defense Analysis Community
What You Bring
Bachelors degree (Operations Research Math Technology etc.) and 8 years of related experience (Additional experience may be considered in place of a degree)
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI
Proven expertise in Navy/Marine strategic and operational planning
Working knowledge of force structure service roles and defense mission planning
Familiarity with national security documents and joint strategic guidance
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong analytic thinking problem-solving leadership and organizational skills
Ability to work autonomously and within cross-functional teams
Bonus Points For
Prior military experience especially with the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps
Familiarity with Combatant Command operational planning
Completion of service schools or professional military education
Experience managing force deployment targeting and mission execution
This is more than just a planning roleits a chance to directly influence the readiness and resilience of U.S. defense strategy in a rapidly changing global landscape.
EIO2024
Original Posting:
July 8 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $89700.00 - $162150.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
