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Force Protection Planner

Company Overview: ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Overview: ANSER is seeking a Force Protection Planner to support enterprise-wide operational effectiveness with a focus on Force Protection within the Fleet Marine Force. In this role, you will provide oversight, planning, and advocacy for Military Police and Force Protection capabilities to ensure effective protection of personnel, infrastructure, and critical assets across operational environments. This position directly supports MARFORPAC and operational forces through the development, integration, and execution of Force Protection programs. The role includes planning and implementing protection requirements within USPACOM OPLANS/CONPLANS to ensure the security of Department of Defense personnel and resources across the full spectrum of military operations in support of U.S. national interests.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with Service Headquarters to provide Military Police and Force Protection input into policy development, assessments (e.g., IGMC), and service-level planning efforts
• Develop, integrate, and manage Force Protection planning requirements within USPACOM OPLANS/CONPLANS
• Support the development, staffing, and implementation of USMC service-wide Force Protection policies, programs, and procedures
• Manage and evaluate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) supporting Detainee Operations, Identity Operations, Joint Security Operations, and INDOPACOM Homeland Defense
• Deliver integrated protection program planning, analysis, and execution support for MARFORPAC and operational forces
• Conduct research and provide analytical support for Force Protection initiatives, including ad hoc subject matter expertise for training events and operational planning efforts
• Develop Mission Assurance, Force Protection, and security briefings, guidance, and supporting documentation
• Manage security programs, including site surveys, documentation review/approval, and compliance monitoring
• Support protection activities for MARFORPAC, INDOPACOM, and gained forces across operational environments
• Produce required deliverables, including:
• Trend analysis and assessments (e.g., WRSAI)
• Draft reports and documentation (e.g., after-action reports, trip reports)
• Briefings (e.g., in-briefs and out-briefs for assessments)
• Meeting minutes and staff coordination materials
• Staff packages and Statements of Support (SOS) for specific issues
• AMHS messages and official communications
• Drafting and updating Inspector General (IG) checklists

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years of experience in Force Protection, Mission Assurance, or physical security
• Demonstrated understanding of national-level security processes and programs, including Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI), Task Critical Assets (TCA), Critical Asset Protection (CAP), and SCI standards
• Experience with clearance processing, physical security programs, and document control procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in Emergency Management related to Force Protection
• Facility Security Officer (FSO) certification
• Experience managing Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs)
• Familiarity with security and compliance systems such as NIST, NISS, and DISS
• Experience with Mission Assurance Risk Management Systems (MARMS)

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [email protected] ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.