Future Operational Planner

K2 | Mission-Ready Government Solutions is seeking an experienced Future Operational Planner (FOPS) for an immediate opening. This role supports organizational planning functions across deliberate, crisis action, and contingency environments — leading Operational Planning Teams, drafting orders, integrating emerging capabilities, and advising on some of the most consequential planning efforts in the federal space. Candidates must be TS/SCI eligible. Salary: $110,000–$130,000 annually. Location: Honolulu, HI. Must be in commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation assistance available)

About KRILLA KALEIWAHEA LLC

A Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) government contracting company positioned to bring the private sector's efficiency, speed, and excellence to government projects. www.K2-NHO.com

Description

Plans don't win wars, planners do. We're looking for a seasoned operational mind who can translate ambiguity into executable action, synthesize complex requirements under pressure, and bring disciplined thinking to some of the most consequential planning efforts in the federal space.

About K2

K2 brings world-class leadership to the federal arena, uniting decades of government, military, and private-sector experience to deliver complex, high-impact programs with precision. As a Top Secret facility–cleared organization, our senior team has led programs at the highest levels, managed major federal initiatives, and driven private-sector innovation, accelerating mission outcomes and elevating federal performance. K2 is an SBA-certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization.

The Role

As a Future Operational Planner, you'll serve as a key advisor and lead planner supporting deliberate, crisis action, and contingency planning functions. You'll integrate emerging capabilities, including cyber, into planning processes, lead Operational Planning Teams, produce executable orders, and ensure synchronized action across functional and planning elements. This is a role for a proven practitioner who knows the difference between a plan on paper and one that holds up under real-world conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operational Planning Teams (OPTs) through deliberate, crisis action, and contingency planning using MCPP or equivalent joint planning processes

• Support Crisis Action Planning Teams (CAPTs) and manage the transition from deliberate planning to executable contingency orders

• Draft FRAGOs, WARNOs, and branch plans integrated with current operations and broader strategic objectives

• Apply expertise in force management, including force sourcing, allocation, and apportionment in complex operational environments

• Integrate new and emerging capabilities (cyber, exercise planning) into existing and future operational frameworks

• Review and provide recommendations on high-level operational plans, orders, and classified initiatives

• Facilitate briefings, capture meeting products, and maintain planning records in compliance with records management requirements

• Coordinate planning tasks across functional groups to synchronize current and future operations under tight operational timelines

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

• 6+ years of experience in operational planning, planning analysis, or a closely related function

• Demonstrated application of structured planning processes (MCPP, JOPP, or equivalent) in support of strategic or operational objectives

• Proven ability to develop operational plans, draft orders, and coordinate across teams under real-world timelines

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience producing executive-level briefings and analytic products

• Must be TS/SCI eligible with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI access

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Strategic Intelligence, National Security Studies, or a related discipline

• Experience in joint, combined, or multi-organizational planning environments

• Working knowledge of operational art and design — framing competition, crisis, and contingency scenarios for senior decision-makers

• Familiarity with integrating cyber or other emerging capabilities into operational planning constructs

• Experience supporting contingency planning, crisis action planning, or large-scale training exercises

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $110,000–$130,000 annually

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

• Professional development and advanced training opportunities

K2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is an immediate opening.

Salary

$110,000 - $130,000 per year