Leidos
Defense Strategic Planner - Naval & Marine Operations
Leidos, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
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. You'll 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 You'll 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 Bachelor's 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 role-it's 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, 2025
For 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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00
The 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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. You'll 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 You'll 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 Bachelor's 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 role-it's 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, 2025
For 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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00
The 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr