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Sensitive Activity (SA) /Special Warfare (SW), Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD), and Counterterrorism (CT) Operational Plannerat SMX(View all jobs) (https://www.smxtech.com/careers/)

Aiea, HI

The SA/SW/CWMD/CT Operational Planner able to provide detailed planning support across the full range of SA/SW/CWMD/CT requirements associated with the SOCPAC planning and operational efforts, while integrating into operational planning teams (OPT) and cross functional teams (CFT).

This position requires a DoD Top Secret with SCI eligibility which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

+ Assist to organize, focus, and synchronize SOCPAC CT enterprise partners and enablers to meet defined organizational end states.

+ Organize, focus and synchronize SOCPAC SA/CWMD/CT enterprise partners and enablers to meet defined organizational end states.

+ Facilitate and support SOJ5 with the development and production of the SOCPAC SA/CWMD/CT aspects of the campaign supporting plan and annexes/appendixes.

+ Provide subject matter expertise and knowledge of National and DoD CCMDs SA/CWMD/CT CONPLAN/OPLANs, Strategies, Directives, and Implementation plans.

+ Facilitate and support the development of SA/CWMD/CT courses of action and concepts of operation for SOCPAC and USINDOPACOM.

+ Provide strategic and operational linkages to concept development and implementation.

+ Synchronize special programs and policy for SA/CWMD/CT.

+ Facilitate and coordinate the development of SA/CWMD/CT talking points, white papers, and written narratives for key leader engagements.

+ Participate in joint and/or combined OPTs to provide SA/CWMD/CT and SOF input towards the Campaign Support Planning, response plans, and Joint Staff directed PLANORDs.

+ Deliver the analytical rigor and draft proposals which allow SOCPAC to evaluate appropriate SOF steady state SA/CWMD/CT and response options to Commander USINDOPACOM, Commander SOCPAC, Commander SOCOM, and the Secretary of Defense

+ Participation with USSOCOM, multiple CCMDs and TSOCs, and interagency partners in various activities to provide SA/CWMD/CT and SOF subject matter expertise.

+ Facilitate and coordinate on CT country prioritization documents and presentations.

+ Coordinate revisions and input to assessments.

+ Coordinate on all SA/CWMD/CT inputs to SOCPAC Strategic and Operational planning.

+ Assist with executive-level updates to senior leaders.

+ Provide weekly input to talking points and executive summaries.

+ Construct concise briefings and point papers and assemble material that supports effects generation.

+ Participate in weekly Joint Staff, USINDOPACOM, USSTRATCOM, and USSOCOM SA/CWMD/CT events.

+ CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.

Required Skills & Experience

+ Former Special Operations E7-9 / CWO / O4-O5 level with a minimum of ten (10) years of total operational and planner experience, with at least five (5) years of SA, SW, CWMD or CT planner experience

+ Three (3) years’ experience with multi-disciplined operations and planning supporting SOF and/or USG IA at the tactical and operational levels

+ Five (5) years’ experience working in/or within an interagency team environment

+ Two (2) years’ experience within SOF and/or USG IA focused Intelligence, Collections and Targeting Cycles

+ Five (5) years’ experience in dealing with FO/GO/SES level officials

+ Three (3) years’ experience understanding DoD and USG IA plans, policies and planning processes and subsequent development of operations, actions and activities that operationalize campaign objectives in support or for a Combatant Command and/or USG IA

+ Three (3) years’ experience with the conduct of assessments and the quantifying of performance and effectiveness measures

+ Two (2) years’ experience in compartmentalized planning supporting SOF and/or USG IA

**Application Deadline:** August 29, 2025

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is:

$110,900—$184,800 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.