Threat Tec is seeking a highly qualified Senior Plans & Strategy Concept Lead to support the Marine Forces Special Operations Command contract at Camp Lejeune, NC. The selected candidate will provide senior-level subject matter expertise in operational planning, strategic concept development, force employment, and capability integration in support of MARSOC mission requirements.
This position requires a professional with demonstrated experience supporting special operations, military planning processes, concept development, and senior-level staff coordination. The ideal candidate will be able to translate strategic guidance into executable planning products, support future operations and strategy development, and provide informed recommendations to government leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the development of operational plans, strategic concepts, planning frameworks, and mission support products.
- Provide senior subject matter expertise on special operations planning, strategy, force development, and operational design.
- Assist in the development, review, and refinement of concepts of operation, campaign support products, briefings, white papers, and decision-support materials.
- Support staff planning efforts using established military planning methodologies and joint planning processes.
- Coordinate across staff sections, subordinate elements, and external stakeholders to ensure planning efforts are aligned with command priorities.
- Analyze strategic guidance, operational requirements, emerging threats, and capability gaps to support informed decision-making.
- Prepare executive-level briefings, information papers, and planning documents for senior leaders.
- Support working groups, planning teams, operational synchronization meetings, and strategic engagement events.
- Identify risks, planning assumptions, constraints, and opportunities related to operational and strategic initiatives.
- Ensure all deliverables are accurate, timely, professionally written, and aligned with government requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant military, government, or defense contractor experience supporting operational planning, strategy, or special operations.
- Minimum of 3 years experience serving in a senior marine Corps, or Joint Staff position
- Demonstrated knowledge of military planning processes, operational design, strategy development, and staff operations.
- Experience developing high-quality written products, briefings, concepts, plans, and senior leader decision-support materials.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment with limited supervision.
- Strong communication, coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Top Secret/SCI clearance required
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior service in a special operations, Marine Corps, or joint operational planning billet.
- Joint Qualified Officer preferred
- Experience supporting MARSOC, USSOCOM, MARFOR, or other SOF-related commands.
- Graduate of a military intermediate-level or senior service school.
- Experience with future operations, future plans, concept development, campaign planning, or force design.
- Familiarity with DoD, Joint Staff, Marine Corps, and USSOCOM planning guidance and doctrine.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Master’s degree in national security studies, strategic studies, military studies, international relations, operational planning, or a related field preferred.
- Additional relevant military education or operational planning experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree requirements.
Desired Competencies
- Strategic and operational thinking
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Executive-level briefing development
- Mission analysis and problem framing
- Cross-functional coordination
- Planning discipline and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Familiarity with SOF culture, missions, and operational requirements
Skills Required
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant military, government, or defense contractor experience supporting operational planning, strategy, or special operations.
- Minimum of 3 years experience serving in a senior Marine Corps or Joint Staff position.
- Demonstrated knowledge of military planning processes, operational design, strategy development, and staff operations.
- Experience developing high-quality written products, briefings, concepts, plans, and senior leader decision-support materials.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment with limited supervision.
- Strong communication, coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Master's degree in national security studies, strategic studies, military studies, international relations, operational planning, or a related field.
- Prior service in a special operations, Marine Corps, or joint operational planning billet.
- Joint Qualified Officer.
- Experience supporting MARSOC, USSOCOM, MARFOR, or other SOF-related commands.
- Graduate of a military intermediate-level or senior service school.
- Experience with future operations, future plans, concept development, campaign planning, or force design.
- Familiarity with DoD, Joint Staff, Marine Corps, and USSOCOM planning guidance and doctrine.
What We Do
At Threat Tec, we are passionate about enabling and supporting the interests of the United States and its allies. As a trusted provider, we specialize in delivering comprehensive insights and dynamic depictions of perceived threats, ensuring our clients stay one step ahead in today's ever-changing world. Our exceptional teams are at the forefront, providing live threat emulation, conducting wargaming scenarios, and creating realistic simulations that address the most critical concerns that keep leaders up at night. We understand the importance of staying prepared and maintaining a strategic edge, which is why our solutions are designed to meet the unique needs of our clients and help them navigate the complexities of the global threat landscape. With a deep commitment to excellence, we continually invest in our people and technology to deliver innovative and impactful solutions. Our team of experts combines their diverse expertise and experience to deliver unmatched results, providing our clients with the highest level of confidence and security. If you are looking for an expert partner to assist with your project, we invite you to contact our Headquarters at 757-240-4305. We are ready to collaborate with you, understand your specific challenges, and tailor our services to meet your unique requirements. Together, we can address the most pressing threats and contribute to a safer and more secure world.
