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# Joint Operation Planning and Execution System Specialist

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Honolulu, HI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $86,900.0 - $198,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Enterprise Planning Systems, Requirements Management, System Testing
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9118328/joint-operation-planning-and-execution-system-specialist

## About the Role

* 4+ years of experience in deployment and redeployment coordination or Time-phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) development
 * 4+ years of experience using and managing the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES)
 * Experience with contingency and crisis action planning processes and policies
 * Experience with global force management allocation plan (GFMAP)
 * TS/SCI clearance
 * HS diploma or GED
 * Completion of both the JOPES Support Personnel Course (JSPC) and the JOPES Action Officer Course (JAOC), or service equivalent course

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience supporting joint or component command operations
 * Experience with next-generation global command and control systems (GCCS)
 * Experience developing or assessing computer programs for planning system applications
 * Experience providing technical advice and assistance to cross-functional team
 * Experience with process improvement initiatives in a military or government environment
 * Experience with systems testing and fielding in DoD environments
 * Knowledge of rotational and emergent requirements management in JOPES
 * Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills

## Description

As a defense mission professional, you'll bring your leadership, strategic and military planning expertise to work alongside thought leaders in the DoD on projects for the DoD. You'll use your skills and expertise to research, develop, analyze, assess, plan, and support the DoD mission area. Work with us to assess, analyze and plan for the region in support of the mission. You served your country-now, continue your mission with us. Further your career while creating mission-forward solutions that matter., In this role you will serve as the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) Specialist. The JOPES Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing the deployment, redeployment, and rotation of forces through the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES). This position serves as a subject-matter expert (SME) for automated planning processes supporting Department of Defense (DoD) contingency and crisis action planning. The specialist ensures accurate documentation of deployment plans, maintains technical expertise in JOPES and related systems, and provides critical analytical and advisory support to senior leadership. Coordinate and execute joint and multinational exercises using the Joint Training System, managing Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES), Time-Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD), and movement operations.


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