The Opportunity:

As a defense mission expert, you’ll bring your leadership, strategic and military planning expertise to work alongside thought leaders in the DoD on projects for the DoD. You’ll use your skills and expertise to research, develop, analyze, assess, plan, and support the DoD mission area. Work with us to assess, analyze and plan for the region in support of the mission. You served your country—now, continue your mission with us. Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter.

In this role you will serve as the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) Specialist. The JOPES Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing the deployment, redeployment, and rotation of forces through the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES). This position serves as a subject-matter expert (SME) for automated planning processes supporting Department of Defense (DoD) contingency and crisis action planning. The specialist ensures accurate documentation of deployment plans, maintains technical expertise in JOPES and related systems, and provides critical analytical and advisory support to senior leadership. Coordinate and execute joint and multinational exercises using the Joint Training System, managing Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES), Time-Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD), and movement operations.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:  

• 4 years of experience in deployment and redeployment coordination or Time-phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) development

• 4 years of experience using and managing the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES)

• Experience with contingency and crisis action planning processes and policies

• Experience with global force management allocation plan (GFMAP)

• TS/SCI clearance

• HS diploma or GED

• Completion of both the JOPES Support Personnel Course (JSPC) and the JOPES Action Officer Course (JAOC), or service equivalent course

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience supporting joint or component command operations

• Experience with next-generation global command and control systems (GCCS)

• Experience developing or assessing computer programs for planning system applications

• Experience providing technical advice and assistance to cross-functional team

• Experience with process improvement initiatives in a military or government environment

• Experience with systems testing and fielding in DoD environments

• Knowledge of rotational and emergent requirements management in JOPES

• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.

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.