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Participate in the MARCENT Crisis Action Planning Team and facilitate the transition of deliberate and crisis/contingency planning into executable orders * Conduct analyses of MARCENT equities in ...

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How much do contingency planning analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for contingency planning analyst in the United States is $77,122.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,000.00 and $90,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contingency planning analyst?

Contingency Planning Analysts are professionals who develop strategies and procedures to ensure organizations can continue critical operations during emergencies or unexpected disruptions. They assess risks, create response plans, and coordinate training exercises to prepare teams for crises such as natural disasters, cyberattacks, or other business interruptions. Their work helps minimize downtime, protect assets, and ensure business continuity, making them essential to an organization’s risk management and emergency preparedness efforts.

What are the main challenges a contingency planning analyst faces when developing and maintaining business continuity plans?

A Contingency Planning Analyst often faces the challenge of staying up-to-date with evolving risks while ensuring plans are comprehensive and actionable. Balancing the unique needs of various departments and securing stakeholder buy-in can require strong communication and negotiation skills. Additionally, analysts must regularly test and update plans to reflect changes in the business environment, technology, and regulatory requirements, making adaptability and attention to detail essential in this dynamic role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contingency planning analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contingency Planning Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, risk assessment abilities, and a background in business continuity or emergency management, often supported by a relevant bachelor’s degree. Familiarity with business continuity planning (BCP) software, risk management frameworks, and certifications like CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional) are commonly required. Exceptional communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills help you collaborate with stakeholders and develop effective response strategies. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring organizations can effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from unexpected disruptions.

What is the difference between Contingency Planning Analyst vs Business Continuity Analyst?

AspectContingency Planning AnalystBusiness Continuity Analyst
CertificationsFEMA certifications, Business Continuity certificationsFEMA certifications, Business Continuity certifications
Work EnvironmentCorporate, government, or financial sectors focusing on risk managementOrganizations preparing for disruptions, disaster recovery planning
Industry UsageUsed across various industries to develop contingency plansPrimarily in sectors with critical operations requiring continuity plans

Contingency Planning Analysts and Business Continuity Analysts often share similar certifications and work environments, focusing on preparing organizations for disruptions. While their roles overlap, Contingency Planning Analysts typically focus on developing detailed contingency strategies, whereas Business Continuity Analysts concentrate on ensuring ongoing operations during crises.

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Infographic showing various Contingency Planning Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,122 per year, or $37.1 per hour.

Operational Planning Analyst (Levant)

Tampa, FL • On-site

Lukos
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Operational Planning Analyst (Levant)
Please note: This position is contingent upon the award of a contract. We will provide updates on the status of the contract and next steps during the hiring process.
Minimum Qualifications Summary
Certification & Education
  • Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas.
  • Must be able to meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements available under the OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01 and Air Force Manual 17-1301.
  • Must be able to complete an in-scope (per current DoD 6-year reinvestigation requirement), favorable, ST5 investigation (to include SBPR, PPR, T5R, or current enrollment in the DoD Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Continuous Vetting (CV) program), adjudicated for SCI eligibility by the DoD Central Adjudication Facility (DoD CAF) without conditions, exceptions, or waivers at the time of performance and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.
  • Must possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance

Experience Required
  • Ten years' military experience
  • Expert-level knowledge of contingency planning for joint, bi-lateral and multi-lateral plans in the USCENTCOM AOR
  • Expert-level knowledge of Component supporting plans for Combatant Command OPLANs and CONPLANs
  • Full understanding and experience in planning, coordinating, and managing conferences and supporting internal MARCENT working groups
  • Preferred: Experience in the development of strategic, policy, campaign, and posture plans
  • Strong writing, analytical, and reading skills, as well as the ability to effectively communicate

Job Objective
Under a five-year contract, the Operational Planning Analyst (Levant) will support the United States Marine Corps Forces, Central Command (MARCENT) and subordinate commands. The scope of the requirement includes professional services for MARCENT located aboard MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, which serves as a Component Command to U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM). Specifically, the Operational Planning Analyst (Levant) will support the Plans and Policy Directorate (G-5) within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). The G-5 assists and advises the COMUSMARCENT in joint-level and service-level planning, deliberate planning, crisis action planning, force deployment planning, Information Operations (IO), Special Technical Operations (STO)/Special Access Programs (SAP), command strategy and policy generation, doctrine review and analysis, Naval, command relationships, componency, security cooperation, CENTCOM exercises, Key Leader Engagement (KLE), operational assessments, and requirements development, validation, and prioritization.
Responsibilities
  • Provide operational planning analysis services for the development of MARCENT support plans in the USCENTCOM AOR with a focus on the Levant region
  • Assist and participate in USCENTCOM conferences, USCENTCOM planning product reviews
  • Prepare responses to USCENTCOM for MARCENT submission, and ensure that all plans reflect the proper deployment and employment of Marine forces
  • Provide planning expertise on Component supporting plans for Combatant Command OPLANs and CONPLANs
  • Provide contingency planning expertise for joint, bi-lateral and multi-lateral plans, attend joint, bi-lateral, multi-lateral and coalition planning conferences/working groups, and provide IPRs on planning efforts to COMUSMARCENT
  • Develop assessments, briefs, information papers, and standard naval messages in order to assist in the development of strategic, policy, campaign, and posture plans
  • Attend CENTCOM Battle Rhythm events (e.g. Joint Planning Group, Joint Planning Board, Modeling and Simulation Working Group, etc.), and provide contingency planning support for emergent planning efforts as required

Education & Certification
  • Must possess a current US Passport with ability to travel and work overseas.
  • Must be able to meet COMSEC briefing and Local Element management certification requirements available under the OPNAVINST 2201.4, DoD Instruction 8523.01 and Air Force Manual 17-1301.
  • Must be able to complete an in-scope (per current DoD 6-year reinvestigation requirement), favorable, ST5 investigation (to include SBPR, PPR, T5R, or current enrollment in the DoD Continuous Evaluation (CE) / Continuous Vetting (CV) program), adjudicated for SCI eligibility by the DoD Central Adjudication Facility (DoD CAF) without conditions, exceptions, or waivers at the time of performance and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.

Security Clearance
  • Must possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance

Work Location
  • MARCENT, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida
  • Travel: Contractor personnel must support the projected travel in support of government requirements to MARCENT AOR and supporting locations, which includes but not limited to the following countries: Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Israel, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Djibouti, Cyprus, Turkey, Italy, and Greece. The ideal candidate will be available for travel on less than 24 hours-notice to support personnel recovery and training for forward deployed forces. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to execute OCONUS travel throughout the Central Command (CENTCOM) AOR.

About Lukos
Lukos has been delivering professional services to the Federal Government for 15 years. We help a variety of federal agencies in areas such as national security, homeland security, international development, training, analytics, healthcare, and other professional services. Since our founding, we have grown to support all military services and multiple federal civilian agencies.
About Our Name: Lukos is ancient Greek for "wolf". The characteristics of the wolf match our approach to national security. The wolf is known for cunning, aggression, patience, and teamwork. An individual wolf is smart, strong, and resilient, but the true strength of wolves is their ability to work together as a wolfpack. Kipling said it best in The Law of the Jungle.
"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack."
At Lukos we take care of our pack by offering full time employees competitive benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off and Federal holidays.
Lukos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or national origin.

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About Lukos

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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Tampa, FL, US

Year founded

2008

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