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Military Planner Senior

Colorado Springs, CO

Primary Responsibilities The primary duties of the Senior Military Planner will be to direct and plan medium to large size DoD planning and asset management projects across the globe. Prepares, plans ...

HDR

Military Planner Senior

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

Primary Responsibilitie The primary duties of the Senior Military Planner will be to direct and plan medium to large size DoD planning and asset management projects across the globe. Prepares, plans ...

Garrettgp

$120 - $170/hr

Description Senior Joint Military Operations Planner Clearance: Active TS/SCI Join a Mission-Driven Team at The GARRETT GROUP At The GARRETT GROUP, we believe the best solutions begin with a great ...

MDLE LLC

Urban / Federal Planner

Alexandria, VA · On-site

MDLE is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, technology-focused Urban / Military Planner for our federal team in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Charlottesville office is comprised of architects and ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for military planner in the United States is $61,755.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $74,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Military Planner is responsible for developing strategic and operational plans to support military missions and objectives. They analyze intelligence, assess potential threats, and coordinate resources to ensure mission success. This role involves collaboration with leadership, allied forces, and government agencies to create effective defense strategies. Military Planners must have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of military operations, and the ability to adapt to evolving situations. Their work is essential in ensuring national security and effective response to conflicts or emergencies.

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Military Planners are responsible for developing and evaluating operational plans, assessing intelligence data, and coordinating resources to achieve strategic objectives. On a daily basis, they may attend briefings, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and use specialized software to model scenarios and outcomes. They often work in environments that require balancing multiple priorities, adapting to rapidly changing information, and ensuring all plans comply with policy and procedural requirements. This role involves both independent research and teamwork to ensure military objectives are met effectively and efficiently.

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To thrive as a Military Planner, you need a solid understanding of strategic planning, operational analysis, and military doctrine, often supported by a relevant degree and military or defense experience. Familiarity with planning software, simulation tools, and systems like the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) is commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, adaptability, and effective communication are essential soft skills for this position. These abilities are crucial for developing actionable plans and ensuring successful coordination in complex, high-stakes settings.

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Military planners develop strategies and operational plans to support military objectives, often analyzing intelligence, logistics, and resource allocation. They coordinate with various branches, use planning tools, and may require security clearances and strategic thinking skills to ensure effective mission execution.
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Military Planner Senior

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandisingexternal

$85 - $110/hr

Other

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking: What is our impact on the world?

Primary Responsibilities
  • The primary duties of the Senior Military Planner will be to direct and plan medium to large size DoD planning and asset management projects across the globe. Prepares, plans, and analyzes compliance documents. Direct the work of others in the completion of required studies, documents, and reports. Requires extensive meeting facilitation, stakeholder and agency coordination, strategic planning, and project programming experience.
  • Lead multidisciplinary team to complete DoD planning studies and related documentation in accordance with DoD and Service-specific planning criteria and guidance.
  • Conduct facility and infrastructure requirements analyses and capacity assessments.
  • Project Planning – ability to develop successful project execution plans including storyboarding process and product expectations.
  • Facilitate Installation Visioning, Planning, and Programming Charrettes.
  • Successfully collaborates in the exchange of information between stakeholders through effective written, graphic (CAD/GIS/SketchUp/Hand Sketches), and verbal communication.
  • Builds consensus and support for planning proposals and coordinates efforts to bring stakeholders together with opposing views and interests in order to successfully manage projects.
  • Develop complete Installation, Area, and Component plans.
  • Develop a Capital Investment Strategy IAW DOD Service and customer specific criteria.
  • Preparation of complete DD Forms 1391.
  • Preparation of economic analyses.

This position requires a US Passport and the ability to travel overseas as needed. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications
  • AICP, RLA, PE, RA certification
  • LEED AP or higher (Recommended)
  • All aspects of community / installation planning and development
  • Preparing Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 2-100-01 compliant plans
  • Military installation and base operations
  • Military service organizational operations
  • Federal facilities acquisition strategies and policies
  • Business Case Analysis and Development
  • Able to read, understand, and extract appropriate information from environmental documents such as an Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan, Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plan, Environmental Baseline Study, Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement
  • Military range and training complexes
  • Framework Plans
  • District / Area Planning
  • Regulating Plans
  • Form based code
  • Facility requirements and standard designs
  • Economic analysis
  • Basic utilities infrastructure systems
  • Basic transportation circulation systems
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or closely related field.
  • A minimum of 10 years experience in environmental consulting with a successful track record of marketing, land development project management, staff management and client satisfaction; advance degree may offset years of experience.
  • Leadership skills and ability to manage in a team environment.
  • Highly motivated self-starter.
  • Business development skills and familiarity of local clients and markets.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • May require the ability to travel.
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
Other Locations
  • United States-West Virginia
  • United States-Kentucky-Louisville
  • United States-California-Monterey
  • United States-Alabama-Huntsville
  • United States-Alabama-Mobile
  • United States-California-Sacramento
  • United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale
  • United States-West Virginia-Weirton
  • United States-Florida-Jacksonville
  • United States-Florida-Panama City
  • United States-Missouri-St Louis
  • United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC
  • United States-West Virginia-Charleston
  • United States-California-San Diego
  • United States-Florida-Pensacola
  • United States-Hawaii-Honolulu
  • United States-Oklahoma-Tulsa
Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class: Military Planning

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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