Deliberate Plans Section Planner

Description

KSA Integration is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides business and management solutions through two core portfolios:  (1) Warrior Readiness, and (2) Warrior Care. We are a rapidly growing government contractor that has built a reputation for focused customer service, on-time performance, and continuous improvement. To demonstrate  this, KSA has been awarded the Inc. Best Workplaces, a prestigious list  of businesses recognized for the value placed on company culture,  standout worker benefits, and the prioritization of employee well-being,  every year from 2019 to 2025. KSA also earned recognition on the Best for Vets List by Military Times from 2019 to 2025 and garnered the Department of Labor “Hire Vets” Platinum Medallion Award from 2021 to 2025. 

Position Overview: This position supports the MCICOM G-5 Planning Support as a Deliberate Plans Section Planner.  The MCICOM G-5 Directorate develops and executes strategic,  operational, and contingency plans in support of Marine Corps installations and Fleet Marine Force readiness. The Deliberate Plans  Section Planner provides senior operational planning expertise to support the full range of MCICOM installation and strategic planning efforts. 

This Position is Contingent Upon Award 

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employee's premium paid by company, 25% towards dependents) 
• HSA / FSA Medical Plans 
• PTO 
• Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance 
• 401K with Company Match 
• Observes all federal holidays 
• Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Annual Career Development Process 

Job Type: Full-time/Exempt 

Location: Pentagon / Contractor Facility (Washington, D.C. area) 

Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required 

Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2026

Position Responsibilities: 

• Provide support to MCICOM G-5 to establish and administer Marine Corps strategic and operational installation programs, projects, and actions. 
• Support development of Marine Corps plans, processes, procedures, and policy in support of enterprise-level basing programs, including DOTMLPF-C  integration, Strategic Basing Program, Joint Basing, BRAC, and Force  Design. 
• Assist in detailed planning related to installation matters, future installation concepts, and installation special projects. 
• Develop  Planning Orders (PLANORDs), Operations Orders (OPORDs), and Letters of  Instruction (LOIs) to implement installation actions and planning guidance. 
• Support Marine Corps responses to Congressional and public inquiries pertaining to basing actions, installation planning, and installation-related special projects. 
• Provide conference planning and meeting support, including pre-event planning,  on-site coordination, and post-event activities for government and inter-agency conferences, symposia, and workshops. 
• Conduct reviews and propose updates to applicable orders, directives, and policies governing installation planning. 
• Develop and refine briefings, documents, and staff packages in support of installation planning and operations. 
• Develop and optimize tools for processing, analyzing, and tracking installation planning actions. 
• Provide recommendations for resolving installation planning issues and individual basing actions. 
• Provide technical written products, including briefings, information papers, decision papers, and official messages. 

Requirements

 Position Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree required. 
• Over 10 years of experience in operational planning, military planning processes, or related fields. 
• Active Secret security clearance required. 

Preferred Skills/Experience: 

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering,  community planning, or facility management; or 10 years of experience as an analyst or program manager at the Service Component Headquarters or DoW level. 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. 
• Prior military experience preferred; familiarity with Marine Corps planning processes strongly desired. 
• Prior experience working on military basing programs preferred. 
• Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office software. 

 United States of America: $120,000 USD – $146,000  USD Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered. KSA Integration is an equal opportunity employer.