Joint Experimentation and Data Integration (JEDI) Operations, Senior Planner

Amentum•Halawa, HI

15d

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a dynamic Joint Experimentation and Data Integration (JEDI) Operations, Senior Planner to provide research, planning, analysis, exercise, and experimentation support to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Requirements and Resources Directorate (J8) at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. You would be an excellent candidate for this position if you: Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Have experience and a desire to work independently to successfully achieve objectives. Are a skilled researcher, able to compile and analyze information, then present clear, comprehensive recommendations for decision-making. The Joint Experimentation and Data Integration (JEDI) Operations, Senior Planner will lead several efforts in the J81 Joint Innovation and Experimentation Division to integrate operational and planning expertise into the command’s multi-domain experimentation efforts. The ever-increasing demands associated with a congested and contested operational environment require strategic and operational partners who are properly postured to meet mission critical requirements. This position will play a vital role in experimenting, analyzing, and integrating advanced technologies and employment methodologies for warfighters, and coordinating with key DoD innovation and experimentation stakeholders, such as OSD, Joint Staff, Service Components, research labs, and industry.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience in lieu of degree.
10+ years of experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD), including at least 5 years of experience in military operations
At least 5 years of experience in military planning
At least 3 years of experience in a senior military staff office (OSD, JS, Service HQ, Combatant Command, Component, Sub-Unified Command, or equivalent organization)
At least 3 years of experience working in or supporting USINDOPACOM AOR
Experience in DoD innovation and/or experimentation
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient at authoring analytical and/or policy documents
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must have an active Top-Secret security clearance, with SCI eligibility later during employment.
Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, or Graduation from a military command and staff college
7+ years of experience in military plans
5+ years of experience working in or supporting USINDOPACOM AOR
3+ years of experience in DoD innovation and/or experimentation
Knowledge of the planning continuum to include the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP), Joint Operating Concepts (JOC), and Joint Capabilities Areas (JCA)
Theater knowledge and advanced joint planning skills to shape and deliver the desired plans
Detailed knowledge of USINDOPACOM policy and strategy and a thorough understanding of USINDOPACOM TCP/TCO, GCPs, CT EXORD, OPLANs, CONPLANs, and Theater Security Cooperation Plans including linkages to parallel national interests
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)
Thorough understanding of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) to include mission analysis, course of action development, analysis, comparison, recommendation, and approval
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to provide information, articles, written reports, and presentations to include delivering executive summaries to flag and general officers (FO/GO) and Senior Executive Service (SES) level officials

Responsibilities

Lead integration of USINDOPACOM Joint Battle Problem (JBP) experimentation into Joint Exercise Lifecycle (JELC) experiments.
Lead experimentation working groups during planning conferences for JELC exercises (e.g. VALIANT SHIELD, NORTHERN EDGE and TALISMAN SABRE, KEEN SWORD, GRAY FLAG, and BALIKATAN).
Serve as the USINDOPACOM J81 experimentation lead representative and subject matter expert (SME) in support of J7 training battle rhythm events.
Lead the development, analysis, and refinement of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), and operational concepts for new and emerging technologies and enable their integration into joint exercises.
Conduct experimentation mission briefings and debriefings, trouble-shooting problems related to experiments, and contributing to the orderly flow of the events as it pertains to executing experiments.
Provide a Data Collection, Analysis, and Evaluation Plan (DCAEP) for each technology integrated into designated JELC exercises.
Perform in-depth reviews and evaluations of all the information supplied by the various experimenting entities.
Lead post-experimentation after action reviews (AARs) and provide recommendations to leadership on the viability of advanced technologies, processes, and employment concepts in future operations.
Communicate experimentation requirements to data scientists and Operations Research and Systems Analysis (ORSA) personnel before, during, and after experimentation, test, and exercise events to develop relevant data management and analysis plans (DMAPs), measures of effectiveness and measures of performance.
Travel up to 20% annually, both to Mainland U.S. and Allied and Partner nations, in support of conferences, planning sessions, and exercises/experiments.