Strategic Planner

Description

The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) is seeking a highly experienced and skilled mission-driven Strategic Planner to support APOLLO/OPIAS in Tampa, FL. This role focuses on developing and executing long-range, theater-level plans that integrate Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) influence activities. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the information environment and be adept at aligning strategic initiatives with national security objectives.This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.

Possible locations for this position are as follows:

• AFRICOM
• CENTCOM
• SOUTHCOM
• EUCOM
• INDOPACOM
• NORTHCOM
  
  

Possible locations for this position are as follows:

• MacDill (Tampa, FL)
• Al Udeid (Qatar)
• Fort Meade (Maryland)
• Northcom (Colorado Springs, CO)
• Camp Humphreys (Korea)
• Arifjan (Kuwait)
• Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (Hawaii)
• Fort Eisenhower (Georgia)
• Offutt AFB (Omaha, NE)
• Naval Operating Base Norfolk (Virginia)
• Southcom (Doral, FL)
• JB San Antonio (Texas)
• Stuttgart (Germany)
• Vicenza (Italy)
• Tyndall AFB (Florida)
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement multi-phase OIE Plans aligned with Joint Doctrine (JP 3-4), national strategies, and GCC priorities.
• Integrate Information- Forces (MISO, MILDEC, OPSEC, Cyber, EW, PA, CA) into strategic and operational plans to shape the information environment.
• Conduct PMESII-PT and DIMEFIL assessments to evaluate the operational environment and inform strategic planning.
• Collaborate with J39, J5, J2, Joint Staff, interagency partners (e.g., DOS, USAID), and coalition forces to ensure unity of effort and message.
• Draft OIE annexes, strategic roadmaps, concept papers, and briefing materials for senior leadership.
• Define and track Measures of Performance (MOP) and Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) to evaluate campaign success and inform adjustments.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on the use of OIE to achieve long-term operational and strategic effects.
• Monitor global and regional trends in the information environment and adversary influence operations to inform proactive planning.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs, Strategic Studies, or related field
• 10 years of strategic planning experience, with at least 5 years in IO or influence operations.
• SAM / SAW Graduate
• Experience supporting Combatant Commands or Joint Staff
• Strong analytical, research, and forecasting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in strategic communication and briefing development
• Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable strategies
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in International Affairs, Strategic Studies, or related field
• Experience at a major command, combatant command, or service-level HQ (USCENTCOM AOR preferred)
• J39 experience in strategic planning, policy development, or interagency coordination
• Familiarity with national security documents (e.g., NSS, NDS, NMS, UCP)
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional planning teams and influence senior decision-makers
  
  

EIO2024

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Original Posting

July 25, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.