Director of Strategic Planning

KFO Family OfficeTitle: Director, Theater Architecture (CMH)Compensation: $300,000 – $700,000Location: Remote (Hybrid) / McLean & Langley Corridor + Scottsdale ⸻OverviewKFO Family Office & CMH Strategic Systems (division of CMH) is seeking an exceptional strategic planner, operational architect, and campaign design leader to establish and lead its Strategic Operations Division.This is a senior leadership role operating at the intersection of defense innovation, artificial intelligence, digital engineering, smart infrastructure, operational planning, and emerging national security technologies for KFO Project 2033.The Director will serve as the principal architect responsible for designing operational concepts, campaign frameworks, multi-domain planning methodologies, and future-state architectures supporting CMH’s next-generation AI and digital twinning initiatives across Southwest corridor in preparation for research and SBIR-III contract.The position is being established in preparation for anticipated growth across advanced government, defense, infrastructure, and dual-use technology programs, including future opportunities involving digital engineering, smart-city ecosystems, AI-enabled command systems, operational simulation environments, and advanced decision-support platforms in the Southwest theater.The ideal candidate possesses deep experience in operational planning, campaign design, coalition environments, and complex multi-domain integration. We seek an individual who combines strategic rigor, systems thinking, and executive communication with the ability to translate emerging technologies into actionable operational frameworks.⸻CMH Strategic SystemsCMH operates across advanced technology, artificial intelligence, digital engineering, infrastructure modernization, aerospace systems, defense innovation, smart-city development, and strategic advisory initiatives.The organization is building a next-generation operating architecture designed to integrate AI-enabled decision systems, digital twins, predictive intelligence, autonomous technologies, and operational simulation platforms into scalable public and private-sector applications.CMH’s long-term vision is to develop interoperable platforms capable of supporting infrastructure modernization, regional planning, operational resilience, and advanced mission environments through the convergence of data, simulation, and intelligent systems.⸻Position & Strategic InfluenceAs Director, Theater Architecture, you will work directly with executive leadership to design and operationalize the planning frameworks underpinning KFO/CMH’s future growth in the Southwest.You will lead the development of strategic concepts, campaign architectures, operational methodologies, and planning processes that guide technology deployment, platform integration, and mission execution across multiple sectors with emphasis on AI defense and national security interest.You will serve as the bridge between strategic vision, technical capability, and operational implementation.⸻Key Responsibilities• CONOPS Architecture DevelopmentDesign operational concepts and campaign frameworks that translate strategic intent into structured, executable planning architectures.• AI-Enabled Defense Planning SystemsLead the conceptual design of AI-supported planning tools, decision systems, and predictive operational modeling frameworks.• Digital Twin & Simulation IntegrationOversee the integration of digital twin environments for infrastructure systems, urban networks, logistics corridors, and regional operational theaters.• Multi-Domain Operations DesignDevelop integrated planning structures spanning cyber, space, air, land, maritime, information, and infrastructure domains.• Theater Campaign Planning (Southwest Focus)Design operational and infrastructure resilience models focused on Southwest corridor systems, including logistics, energy, transportation, and critical infrastructure networks.• Wargaming & Scenario SimulationBuild structured simulation environments to stress-test operational concepts, campaign designs, and infrastructure resilience models.• Strategic Systems IntegrationTranslate emerging technologies into operational planning frameworks and executable CONOPS structures.• Intelligence-to-Operations TranslationIntegrate intelligence, environmental data, and predictive analytics into structured operational planning workflows.• Executive Decision SupportDeliver clear, structured, decision-ready briefings, campaign models, and operational assessments for leadership review.• Cross-Platform CoordinationCollaborate with technical, analytical, and advisory stakeholders across AI, defense, infrastructure, and simulation domains.⸻Preferred Qualifications• 9–25+ years in defense planning, operational strategy, systems architecture, or national security environments• Direct experience in theater campaign planning, operational design, or joint planning processes• Background in multi-domain operations (MDO) environments• Experience participating in NATO, coalition, or joint exercise planning cycles• Familiarity with CONOPS development, wargaming, or operational simulation frameworks• Experience working in classified or sensitive planning environments (Secret, TS, TS/SCI)• Strong understanding of AI systems, digital engineering, modeling & simulation, or digital twin platforms• Experience integrating cyber, intelligence, logistics, and operational planning systems• Exceptional ability to translate complex systems into structured operational frameworks• Strong executive-level communication and briefing capability⸻Ideal Candidate ProfileThe successful candidate is likely to have experience in:* Combatant Command Planning Staffs* Joint Operations Centers* Future Operations (FUOPS) Cells* Future Plans (FUPLANS) Teams* NATO or coalition exercise environments* Operational design teams* Defense innovation or systems integration programs* Advanced simulation, modeling, or digital engineering initiatives⸻Why Join CMH• Foundational Role: Define CMH’s CONOPS architecture and AI-enabled planning doctrine• Emerging Technology Integration: Work at the intersection of AI, digital twins, and defense systems• Strategic Impact: Influence theater-level planning and operational simulation frameworks• High-Autonomy Environment: Significant ownership over planning systems design• Cross-Domain Exposure: Defense, infrastructure, AI, and simulation convergence• Platform Creation Opportunity: Build foundational systems for long-term operational architecture⸻Compensation, Benefits & AlignmentCMH offers a premium compensation structure designed for senior operational architects and strategic systems designers.Includes:* Base salary: $500,000–$700,000 + (DOE)* Performance-based incentives* Equity participation opportunities* Executive flexibility and autonomy* Approved travel and operational support* Long-term alignment tied to platform development and program outcomesBenefits: KFO Family Office offers a premium, performance-aligned compensation structure designed for senior operators building multi-decade platforms.This includes a base salary of $200,000–$400,000+ (tailored to experience), high-upside performance incentives, and potential participation in long-term carry structures tied directly to land and development outcomes. The role includes full coverage of approved travel and operational expenses, structured flexibility, and access to cross-platform leadership development within the broader KFO ecosystem.⸻How to ApplyCandidates should submit:* Resume* Brief statement of experience in CONOPS design, operational planning, or multi-domain systems integration* Examples of work in campaign planning, simulation environments, or defense-adjacent operational architecture (if applicable)Applicants with experience in theater-level planning, AI-enabled systems, digital engineering, or multi-domain operations environments are strongly encouraged to apply.