Future Operations Planner

Amentum•Pearl City, HI

9d•$145,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a mission-driven Future Operations Planner to provide technical and operational support to Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) N34 Operational Protection. The position supports theater-wide operational war planning, synchronization of operations, and strategic coordination in support of Combatant Commander and Theater JFMCC objectives. The planner works with the Future Operations team to maintain alignment with theater objectives as global operational conditions evolve, and coordinates with commands and external agencies on operational activities. Approximately 10% travel may be required to the Mainland U.S. and Allied and Partner nations for conferences, planning sessions, and exercises. The role includes developing planning documents, messages, briefings, deployment documentation, plans, and CONOPs; supporting future Joint Task Force efforts; and leading operational protection planning and risk assessment activities. The planner will design and execute a Taiwan-crisis-based Base Defense Tabletop Exercise aligned to OPLAN Phase 2B/3A/3B, conduct mission analysis and JIPOE, prepare risk recommendations, develop a Base Defense Plan, and brief senior leaders on high-priority contested surface lift concepts. The position requires a bachelor's degree, at least five years of military planning experience, relevant force protection or security operations experience, and an active Top Secret with SCI clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
At least 5 years of military planning experience.
At least 5 years of experience in force protection/base defense, operational planning, or maritime/installation security operations.
Demonstrated experience developing or facilitating tabletop exercises, JIPOE, and risk assessments (ALR/JRAM or equivalent).
Working knowledge of OPLAN/CONPLAN phases, mission analysis, COA development, and protection planning.
Strong briefing and facilitation skills and ability to produce publishable plans and CONOPs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong written, verbal, and briefing skills.
Ability to interface professionally with senior military and civilian leadership.
Active Top Secret with SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience as a Future Plans or Future Operations manager.
Formal education or course completion in MOPC, MAWS, or related operational planning programs.
Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
Experience supporting PACFLT, Joint Staff, or a Combatant Command at the N3/J3 level.

Responsibilities

Provide planning, analysis, and execution support to COMPACFLT N34 as an Operations planner.
Inform N35 leadership on all aspects of Operations program management.
Monitor and track subordinate Fleet and adjacent component Operations, Activities, and Investments; assist with theater synchronization and deconfliction.
Liaise with supported and supporting commands to plan, coordinate, and execute Operations, Activities, and Investments involving COMPACFLT forces.
Develop planning documents, AMHS messages, briefing materials, and deployment documentation, including TPFDD support.
Provide forward-looking operational planning support for future Joint Task Force efforts.
Build decision briefs and informational products for senior leadership, including Flag-level officers.
Maintain alignment with Theater objectives as global operational conditions evolve.
Attend and participate in battle rhythm events, meetings, and planning boards.
Liaise with DoD entities, intelligence agencies, and contract program offices on matters related to Operation activities.
Facilitate Commander’s Acceptable Level of Risk (ALR) and Joint Risk Analysis Methodology (JRAM) training for commanders and staff.
Design and execute a Taiwan-crisis-based Base Defense Tabletop Exercise aligned to OPLAN Phase 2B/3A/3B.
Lead mission analysis to identify critical missions, Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI), and High-Value/High-Vulnerability Units (HVUs).
Derive implied tasks from OPLAN specified tasks; develop scenario JIPOE and threat probability estimates.
Produce CO/TFC ALR recommendations tied to mission priorities and higher-headquarters guidance.
Conduct JRAM, identify mitigation gaps, and recommend organic security force actions versus capability requests to higher headquarters or other task forces.
Draft a Base Defense Plan using the NWOT Operational Protection template.
Develop and brief a CONOP for high-priority contested surface lift, including COP, MLCOA/MDCOA, and scheme of maneuver/protection.