Sensitive Technical Operations Planner

The Opportunity:

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for an expert like you to create solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.

As an Integrated Joint Sensitive Technical Operations Planner (IJSTO) Planner, you’ll bring your strategic planning expertise to work on projects. You’ll provide subject matter expertise to ensure special access programs (SAP) and sensitive technical operations (STO) are seamlessly woven into the Command's Operational Plans, Contingency Plans, Theater Campaign Plans, and theater exercises. You'll serve as the primary author for associated Annex S documents and be a trusted advisor to our clients. We’ll look to you to identify, analyze, and evaluate complex systems, policies, processes, and facilitate the safe integration of SAP and STO capabilities into various planning processes and products.

You’ll guide the work we do for SAP and STO planning and the solutions we deliver for Combatant Command (CCMD) warfighting strategies and operations. Further your career with us as you help solve complex design, integration, and analytical problems for our military's most restricted capabilities.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience planning and integrating Special Access Programs in Combatant Command, Service, or applicable plans or operations

• Knowledge of the Joint Planning Process

• Ability to write and integrate Annex S documents into Command Plans

• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam

• HS diploma or GED and 4+ years of experience in Sensitive Technical Operations or 6+ years of experience in Sensitive Technical Operations in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Knowledge of SAP, ACCM, Sensitive Activities protocols, security standards, and systems

• Ability to manage and facilitate high-level meetings and working groups 

• Ability to brief senior leaders

• Possession of exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in Sensitive Technical Operations or 5+ years of experience in Sensitive Technical Operations in lieu of a degree

• Completion of a STO planner course and PDAS user course

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.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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.