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Junior Mission Planner

Nevada, IA ยท On-site

$145K - $160K/yr

The ideal candidate for this position will provide Low Observable (LO) airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Mission Planning and mission execution support to real-world ...

Junior Mission Planner

Indian Springs, NV ยท On-site

$145K - $160K/yr

The ideal candidate for this position will provide Low Observable (LO) airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Mission Planning and mission execution support to real-world ...

... ISR) mission requirements across all Combatant Command's (COCOM) theaters of operations Developing, coordinating, and maintaining tailored mission planning packages Developing and maintaining a ...

Systems Integration Engineer

Tampa, FL ยท On-site

$157K/yr

... planning. * Ensure compliance with airworthiness, safety, cybersecurity, and operational security standards. What You Bring * Minimum 8 years of experience supporting airborne ISR mission systems ...

This role requires expertise in ISR planning, collection management, intelligence operations, and the integration of multiple ISR platforms and capabilities to support mission success. Working ...

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How much do isr mission planner jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for isr mission planner in the United States is $91,541.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $123,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Isr Mission Planner vs Reconnaissance Analyst?

AspectIsr Mission PlannerReconnaissance Analyst
Required CredentialsSecurity clearance, military or defense trainingSecurity clearance, intelligence or military background
Work EnvironmentMilitary bases, command centers, field operationsIntelligence agencies, field sites, analysis labs
Employer & IndustryDefense, military, government agenciesIntelligence agencies, defense contractors
Common Search & ComparisonOperational planning, drone missionsIntelligence gathering, data analysis

While both roles involve defense and security, Isr Mission Planners focus on planning and coordinating surveillance missions, often using drones or satellites. Reconnaissance Analysts analyze intelligence data collected from these missions to assess threats and provide actionable insights. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus within the defense and intelligence sectors.

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Infographic showing various Isr Mission Planner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,541 per year, or $44 per hour.

Junior Mission Planner

Nevada, IA โ€ข On-site

Cape Fox Corporation
Travel Arrangement Servicesย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

$145K - $160K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Review, develop, prepare, certify and save mission plans for routine test, peacetime and wartime operations, training, exercises, and simulations.

  • Identify threats and survivability factors to support decision making and meet mission objectives.

  • Provide technical support and guidance on planning and employment of LO ISR assets.


Job description

Job Title

Junior Mission Planner

Job Description

Cape Fox Federal Integrators (CFFI) is seeking a Senior Mission Planner. The ideal candidate for this position will provide Low Observable (LO) airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Mission Planning and mission execution support to real-world operations, FTU training missions, exercises, and simulations. This exciting opportunity will develop, prepare and certify mission plans for routine test, peacetime and wartime operations, training (aircraft and simulator), exercise, and routine planning/training. TS/SCI with SAP SAR eligibility is required for consideration.

If you have supported the LO weapon systems to include RQ-170, B-2, F-117, F-22, or equivalent DoD weapon system aircraft, you may be a good candidate for this position.

The salary range (or hiring range) for this exempt position has been established at: $145,000 - $160,000.

The above salary range represents the companyโ€™s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, we offer a variety of benefits including company holidays, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as 401K with company match. Accrued but unused paid time off will be paid upon termination. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Review, develop, prepare, certify and save mission plans for routine test, peacetime and wartime operations, training (aircraft and simulator), exercise, routine planning/training.
  • Identify threats and survivability for proper decision making to best meet mission objectives.
  • Provide technical support and guidance on effective planning and employment of LO ISR assets.
  • Perform Deliberate Planning, and Crisis Action Planning, utilizing available mission planning tools; to satisfy warfighter and mission needs throughout the Air Tasking Order cycle in multiple Areas of Operational Responsibility (AOR).
  • Provide mission planning support to cover the scope of operations based on weekly published mission schedule. At a minimum, one mission planner needs to be present during mission operations 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Mission planners not required to support mission execution will work normal duty hours.
  • Liaise with the System Program Office (SPO), staff, other DoD organizations, and mission planning experts to remain current on LO ISR system capabilities, developments and initiatives in order to best advise unit leadership, tacticians, test directors, program managers and mission planners on policies, positions, plans and execution.
  • Review and advise on conceptual operational plans quarterly.
  • Provide training, refresher training and demonstrate proper LO ISR mission planning process and execution to aircrew and unit personnel, up to 100 people approximately 6 times per year.
  • Advise and recommend options to manage and improve LO ISR mission planning processes and procedures, efficiency and effectiveness, equipment capabilities and training requirements at each post- mission debrief.
  • Provide advisory support to unit-led LO ISR related exercises, tests, experimentation and table top events contributing to the sustainment and modernization of LO ISR assets and associated infrastructure.
  • Provide advisory expertise in the overall development, planning, establishment, and implementation of a LO ISR mission planning training program.
  • Provide support to provide input and changes to mission qualification, continuation training, and FTU course syllabi.
  • Annually review formal guidance for training and evaluation of mission planning personnel for Air Force Instruction (AFI) 11-2 [Mission Design Series (MDS)] Volumes I, II and III, and Air Force Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures Manual (AFTTP) 3-1 and 3-3. Provide feedback through appropriate chain for each document.
  • Provide support to program management reviews, human machine interface, mission planning and other working groups, conferences.
  • Assist the Program Security Manager (PSM) with monitoring the state of health of Program Security and make suggestions for improvements as necessary.
Travel Requirements

0 - 10%

Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications
  • Possess four and a half years of experience mission planning and utilizing mission planning systems for LO weapon systems to include RQ-170, B-2, F-117, F-22, or equivalent DoD weapons system mission planning experience within the last two years.
  • Possess four and a half years of experience with Air Defense Systems, Electronic Warfare and other national, international and theater-level threat system capabilities, developments and initiatives as they pertain to mission planning.
  • Possess demonstrated operator experience with airborne LO mission planning software within the last two years.
  • LO operational experience through direct support, test or training environments within the last two years.
  • TS/SCI with SAP SAR eligibility is required for consideration.
Category

Other

Location

Creech AFB - Indian Springs, NV 89018 US (Primary)

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