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Amentum is seeking a dynamic J56 Multilateral Operations Planner to provide research, planning and analysis support to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii.
Job Responsibility:
Act as a J56 Action Officer, providing necessary administrative, logistical, and technical support to the division, with a focus on supporting the Multilateral program and branch
Provide analysis and inputs that directly shape CONPLAN/OPLAN/Multilateral Policy development
Support the regular execution of J56-owned Battle Rhythm events, provide the expertise necessary to understand and shape content with the ownership necessary to ensure successful execution
Conduct research, both unclassified and classified, on various topics supporting ongoing and emerging operational concepts, plans, and policies, distilling that research into actionable recommendations for OPLANs/CONPLANs as required
Participate in senior-level strategic and multi-lateral planning and briefings, including preparing formal papers and background information for USINDOPACOM senior leader decision-making
Provide timeline responses to specific questions pertaining to policy and operational plans
analyze subject plans and concepts for areas of concern
research and analyze various pertinent national security policies, military strategies, vulnerability assessments, threat and intelligence assessments
and inform planning efforts and new concept development
Review, assess, compile and coordinate documentation for planning developments and requirements at the Geographical Combatant Command level
preparing USINDOPACOM FOGO leadership for briefing requirements to the Chairman of Joint Staff (CJCS) and the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW)
Assist with theater-level assessments to inform OPLANs/CONPLANs/ GCPs
Enable successful planning and execution of J56 Events, Courses, and Conferences, focusing on Multilateral events, programs, engagements, and Conferences
Requirements:
Degree from an accredited college or university, or Graduation from a military command and staff college
Field-grade Action Officer experience, supporting a Combatant Command-level Staff
At least 10 years of experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD)
At least 3 years of experience in military operations
At least 3 years of experience working in military plans
At least 3 years of experience in USINDOPACOM AOR
Familiar with USINDOPACOM policy and strategy, USINDOPACOM TCP/TCO, GCPs, CT EXORD, OPLANs, CONPLANs, and Theater Security Cooperation Plans including linkages to parallel national interests
Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated capacity to deliver briefings and written products to flag and general officers (FO/GO)- and Senior Executive Service (SES)-level officials
Experience in operational and/or strategic levels of DoD planning and/or execution
Knowledge of the planning continuum to include the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP), Joint Operating Concepts (JOC), and Joint Capabilities Areas (JCA)
Thorough understanding of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) to include mission analysis, course of action development, analysis, comparison, recommendation, and approval
In-depth knowledge of U.S. national plans and policy (National Security Strategy (NSS), National Military Strategy (NMS), Unified Command Plan (UCP), Guidance for Employment of the Force (GEF), and Joint Strategic Campaign Plan (JSCP)
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must have an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.
Nice to have:
7 or more years of experience in military plans, campaigns, and assessments
Master’s Degree in related field
Graduate of the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW), School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS), Maritime Advanced Warfighting School (MAWS), Basic Strategic Art Program (BSAP), or Advanced Strategic Art Program (ASAP).