Protection Security Cooperation Planner

Protection Security Cooperation Planner

The Opportunity:
As an expert in defense missions, your unique background inspires you to think bigger, push further, and ask questions others don’t. We need your extensive industry knowledge and advisory skills to solve some of our clients’ most complex problems and find solutions that keep our nation safe. 

As a Security Cooperation Planner for theater Army level Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) requirements, you will bring your leadership, subject matter expertise, and strategic planning experience to work alongside thought leaders on projects for the Indo-Pacific Area of Responsibility. You will use your skills to support requirements for strategic inputs to EOD orders, policies, and programs. You will facilitate the planning, synchronization, and integration of EOD capabilities as a critical enabler of the Army function into the larger Security Cooperation Program spanning the Pacific Theater of Operations.

You will contribute to the analysis and evaluation of policy, processes, and systems related to client requirements. You will support related initiatives and requirements, including institutional and operational level security cooperation capacity building events, organizational assessments, and input into strategic initiatives for higher headquarters. You will contribute to the synchronization of efforts in a matrix organization with multiple functional areas and provide written reports and briefs for senior military audiences. Work with us to deliver solutions to complex problems and advance capabilities to our nation and partners.

Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter. 

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:  

• 5+ years of experience leading and executing the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) or Joint Operational Planning
• 4+ years of experience with operational planning at the Division, Corps, Theater, Combatant Command, or Joint Staff level
• Experience with Theater Campaign Plans and National and Strategic level guidance
• Knowledge of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and counter‑explosive hazard operations, including the development and implementation of plans, policies, and capability assessments to support joint, combined, and interagency missions
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and synchronize Security Cooperation activities that build partner‑nation capacity, strengthen interoperability, and support Theater Campaign Plan objectives across joint, interagency, and multinational environments
• Ability to lead planning efforts from initial concept development through detailed planning and orders production, including delivering senior‑level Concepts of Operation (CONOPS) briefs that clearly articulate operational design, decision points, and mission impacts
• Ability to prepare high‑quality executive materials and brief senior leaders effectively
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:  

• 4+ years of experience with challenges specific to the USPACOM AOR, including combined and multinational planning
• Experience in Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA)
• Experience working individually and as part of a team to develop collaborative solutions to shared problems
• Experience facilitating working groups and meetings with various organizations
• Knowledge of DoD and U.S. Army exploitation programs and policy
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Completion of Military Education Level 4 Qualification Course or equivalent
• Graduate of Explosive Ordinance Disposal School

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required. 

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.