Strategic Planner

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Strategic 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 defense mission expert, you’ll bring your leadership, consult ing, strategic planning, and military planning expertise to work alongside thought leaders in the DoD on projects for the defense mission. Work with us to assess, analyze, and plan for the region in support of the mission. You served your country as an O4, O5, or O6, now continue your mission with us. Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 5 years of experience planning military operations at the Army Division, Corps, service component, or combatant command level 2 years of experience in the Indo-Pacific theater Experience leading the Military Decision-Making Process ( MDMP ) Experience using Micro sof t Office products to prepare briefings and presentations for senior-level military personnel Knowledge of the Joint Operation Planning Process ( JOPP ) , and Army formations and capabilities Ability to develop and analyze strategic, operational, and campaign plans Ability to present and effectively advocate component command equities at planning conferences and operational planning teams TS / SCI clearance Bachelor’s degree Graduate of a Service or Joint Intermediate, or Senior-level Professional Military Education Nice If You Have: Experience as a U.S. Army Strategist Experience planning with partners and allies, developing advanced warfighting concepts and structures, and executing and evaluating wargames Experience interpreting military, political, economic, sociocultural, and technological trends, and developing alternative ways of assessment Experience with JOPES integration into operational planning, and Flexible Deterrent Options and Flexible Response Options planning Knowledge of Army design met hodology Knowledge of Army multi-domain operations ( MDO ) Knowledge of the National Defense Strategy and Joint Military Doctrine Ability to travel up to 25% of the time Master’s degree Graduate of an Advanced Military Planner School such as the School for Advanced Military Studies ( SAMS ) , School of Advanced Warfighting ( SAW ) , School of Advanced Air and Space Studies ( SAAS ) , or Joint Advanced Warfighting School ( JAWS ) Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; TS/SCI clearance is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. 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 As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided . Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.

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