Plans Section Planner

KSA Integration

Deliberate Plans Section Planner at KSA Integration providing operational planning expertise for Marine Corps installations. Supporting strategic and operational planning efforts with detailed planning and documentation.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support to MCICOM G-5 to establish and administer Marine Corps strategic and operational installation programs, projects, and actions.
Support development of Marine Corps plans, processes, procedures, and policy in support of enterprise-level basing programs, including DOTMLPF-C integration, Strategic Basing Program, Joint Basing, BRAC, and Force Design.
Assist in detailed planning related to installation matters, future installation concepts, and installation special projects.
Develop Planning Orders (PLANORDs), Operations Orders (OPORDs), and Letters of Instruction (LOIs) to implement installation actions and planning guidance.
Support Marine Corps responses to Congressional and public inquiries pertaining to basing actions, installation planning, and installation-related special projects.
Provide conference planning and meeting support, including pre-event planning, on-site coordination, and post-event activities for government and inter-agency conferences, symposia, and workshops.
Conduct reviews and propose updates to applicable orders, directives, and policies governing installation planning.
Develop and refine briefings, documents, and staff packages in support of installation planning and operations.
Develop and optimize tools for processing, analyzing, and tracking installation planning actions.
Provide recommendations for resolving installation planning issues and individual basing actions.
Provide technical written products, including briefings, information papers, decision papers, and official messages.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required.
Over 10 years of experience in operational planning, military planning processes, or related fields.
Active Secret security clearance required.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Prior military experience preferred; familiarity with Marine Corps planning processes strongly desired.
Prior experience working on military basing programs preferred.
Knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office software.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employee's premium paid by company, 25% towards dependents)
HSA / FSA Medical Plans
PTO
Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance
401K with Company Match
Observes all federal holidays
Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement Program
Annual Career Development Process

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Hard Skills & Tools

Installation PlanningPlanning Orders (PLANORDs)Operations Orders (OPORDs)Letters of Instruction (LOIs)Basing ProgramsDOTMLPF-C IntegrationForce DesignCongressional Inquiry ResponseTechnical WritingDocument Development

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoordinationProblem SolvingCollaborationEvent Planning

Certifications

Active Secret Security ClearanceProject Management Professional (PMP)