Theater Posture Planner

Overview

Position at Booz Allen Hamilton:
The Theater Posture Planner role brings specialized regional and subject‑matter expertise to the Space Force, working with senior leaders to develop and coordinate integrated plans for theater space posture and force design, especially in the Indo‑Pacific region.

• Develop and coordinate integrated theater posture plans that advance the Indo‑Pacific posture.
• Collaborate with a host of stakeholders to monitor emerging capabilities as they mature for employment.
• Analyze requirements for operational footprints and assist in architecture of resilient, distributed terrestrial space networks.
• Draft data‑driven inputs and recommendations for theater plans, service‑level directives, and investment strategies to define force requirements and deployment footprints.
• Evaluate regional threats and basing requirements to facilitate synchronization of force lay‑down and infrastructure with joint and multinational partners.

• 5+ years of experience with joint or service‑level planning on a general or flag officer staff.
• 3+ years of experience leading planning efforts and developing strategic and operational products.
• Knowledge of how theater posture connects to capability fielding and nest within theater‑strategic steady state, crisis, and contingency planning efforts.
• Professional interface with senior military and civilian leadership.
• Ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and succinctly in person and in writing.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.

• Experience in the Joint Planning Process (JPP) or service equivalent, including campaign planning, operational design, or strategic planning.
• Experience with space systems, capabilities, and processes.
• Experience with AI‑enabled operational planning tools such as Palantir Maven Smart Systems (MSS) or other mission‑command platforms.
• Master’s degree.
• Graduate of Formal Joint Planning Education such as an advanced planning school or related credentialed operational‑planning program.
• Completion of JPMEII.

TS/SCI clearance is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary ranges from $86,900 to $198,000 (annualized USD) and is based on factors such as location, education, and experience.

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.