Strategic​/Operational Planner III

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.

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Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast‑changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high‑quality decisions in a timely and cost‑effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

Juice – The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can‑do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork – Humble, Hungry and Smart

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution‑focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

We are looking for a Strategic/Operational Planner III who will provide effective and responsive strategic planning in plans, operations, logistics, information operations, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance, military information support operations, computer network operations, public diplomacy, public affairs, and staff support to better prepare the Command’s Staff to meet all joint requirements associated with its broad and diverse area of responsibility.

• Will conduct detailed planning to fully develop options, identify resources, and mitigate risk associated with military operations.
• The Strategic/Operational Planner III ensures that Joint Operation Planning is directed toward the strategic employment of military power to achieve operational objectives by shaping events, meeting foreseen contingencies, and responding to unforeseen crisis.
• Planning for the full range of military operations uses two closely related, integrated processes: the Adaptive Planning and Execution System, or APEX, and the Joint Operation Planning Process.

• Need to have military planning experience / Military operations planning.
• Cyber information operations experience is preferred.
• Good oral and written skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in working with common MS applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Bachelor’s Degree, 9+ years of relevant experience.

Full Time/ On‑Site in Fort Meade, MD.

Active/current TS/SCI with a polygraph.

$104,000 to $182,000.

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long‑Term…