Signal/Strategic Planner
Core
Develop, coordinate, and synchronize communications and information technology strategies to support operational and strategic objectives, ensuring reliable, secure communications for command and control operations.
Role type
Senior IC Signal/Strategic Planner
Builds
Enterprise and tactical communication systems (voice, data, satellite, wireless networks) supporting C2 operations
Domain
Defense / Military Operations / Communications Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, communications architecture design, interoperability management, operational planning integration, technical translation of requirements, system synchronization
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree, familiarity with FM 5-0, FM 6-0, JP 5-0 publications
Technologies
Satellite networks, wireless networks, voice systems, data networks, mission systems
Responsibilities
Develop long-term signal and communications strategies aligned with operational objectives; Plan and synchronize communications capabilities supporting command and control (C2) operations; Translate operational requirements into technical communications architectures; Plan and integrate enterprise and tactical communication systems; Ensure interoperability between multiple communication platforms, networks, and mission systems; Support integration of new technologies into existing communication infrastructure; Develop communications plans and annexes supporting operational planning processes; Coordinate with operational, intelligence, and logistics planners to ensure communications capabilities support mission execution; Participate in operational planning teams and strategic planning initiatives
