Intelligence Planner at Bridge Defense in Arlington, VA

• Bridge Defense • Intelligence Planner INTELLIGENCE PLANNER About Bridge Defense. Bridge Defense is redefining how modern defense technology is delivered. Based in Washington, D.C., we are built for the dynamic mission environment facing the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement agencies. We provide full-spectrum national security solutions that combine secure infrastructure, cleared talent, and mission-ready software to meet evolving defense challenges. Our services include secure software development in classified environments and the design and implementation of advanced IT and cybersecurity capabilities ranging from secure cloud architectures and enterprise infrastructure to data center operations, scientific analysis, cutting-edge cyber defense, and intelligence analysis. We are led by technologists and veterans with firsthand mission experience, which enables us to understand both the operational realities and the innovation needed to succeed. Our approach is agile and outcome-based, delivering results in weeks rather than months whenever possible. At Bridge Defense we value people, integrity, and excellence. We foster an environment where innovation thrives in support of traditional mission requirements. Our team members receive competitive compensation, robust benefits, professional development and certification opportunities, and clear paths for growth while working on the nation’s most critical projects. Core Values: • Innovation & Responsiveness: We push beyond legacy models with efficient, tech-led solutions built to scale and evolve. • Trusted Performance: Security, compliance, and deep experience in delivering to demanding environments guides all we do. • Mission Focused Expertise: From veteran leadership to cleared engineers, our people understand both the technology and the mission. Summary: Bridge Defense seeks a highly qualified Intelligence Planner to support Joint Staff J25 at the Pentagon in a full-time, on-site role focused on integrating intelligence capabilities into strategic and operational planning efforts. This position offers the opportunity to directly influence national defense planning through campaign development, crisis response, and intelligence integration while working in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Support developing and coordinating key lines of effort focused on the problem set • Build POAMs, determine projects’ objectives and scope, schedule and assess projects' success, facilitate working groups, communicate with senior leadership, and leverage skills in analytic or planning methodologies • Employ intelligence expertise and knowledge to assist in the integration of Defense and National intelligence support capabilities, including collection, analytic and targeting activities, into overarching operational planning functions and efforts across the DoD • Develop campaign plans, deliberate planning, crisis management, and time sensitive planning in accordance with the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES) • Assist with red teaming, and intelligence operations feasibility assessments within the planning process • Find faster, better ways for the agency to work together Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience: • Experience in a Joint Staff or COCOM • Knowledge of the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System  • Ability to work independently, meet short deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and develop and maintain relationships across the IC, DoD, and partners  • Ability to facilitate planning, prioritization, and synchronization of client activities to achieve effects that gain and sustain military advantage • Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in intelligence planning, or 6+ years of experience in intelligence planning in lieu of a degree Desired Qualifications, Education, and Experience: • PMP Certification; or Intelligence Planning Certifications such as JAWS, IPC I, or IPC II Certification The Successful Candidate will Possess: • Prospective candidates should have strong risk management skills, excellent communication, teamwork, and conflict management skills. • The candidate must be analytical and effectively able to prioritize needs, requirements, and other issues. • Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels of staff and management. • Ability to exercise independent judgment, develop relationships, and obtain consensus among interested parties. • Critical thinker with strong technical skills, diagnostic skills and problem-solving ability. • Solid written and verbal communication skills to negotiate direction, drive projects and projects to successful conclusion and deliver knowledge to team members verbally and via clear designs, runbooks and technical engineering and exchange sessions. • Self-starter, flexible, adaptable, collaborative and motivated to champion continuous improvement. • Ability to develop peer networks across an enterprise to maintain technology awareness and to support resolution of problems. • Ability to operate across traditional technical boundaries, comfortable working in the compute space as well as the storage space in an operational capacity. • Technically curious and driven to learn new skills. Clearance: TS/SCI with current CI Poly (adjudicated within the past 5 years) Location:  The Pentagon; On-Site Salary Range: 130K - 150K General Factors: • Depending on project requirements, may be required to work within a compressed schedule; overtime should be expected when schedules demand it. • Willing to travel, if needed. • No Relocation. • Must be able to sit/stand at a desk for long-periods and must be able to lift 20 pounds occasionally. • Must be able to multi-task and rapidly change priorities with limited notice. Online applications, please. When we review candidates' information, we are looking for the best matches for the position based on the qualifications listed in the job posting. If your skills and experience appear to match an open position, a recruitment services professional or a hiring manager may contact you. Bridge Defense is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are a qualified disabled veteran or individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact us at 202-436-9222. Services Arlington, VA Share on: