Operational & Global Force Management (GFM) Analyst
About The Position
Amentum is seeking an Operations and Global Force Management (GFM) Analyst to support the U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) N35 Directorate. The position provides real-time operational support, research, analysis, and assessments to help manage force capabilities across the Indo-Pacific region. It requires direct Navy experience in Global Force Management, deployment planning, and operational requirements, along with a strong background in joint operations and the ability to work across complex joint and component command structures. The analyst leads planning, staffing, and coordination with the Joint Staff on GFM guidance and allocation plans; analyzes Navy force capabilities; coordinates deployment orders; monitors PACFLT-assigned force deployments; and supports PACFLT and other Component Commands on force management issues. The role also develops operational orders and requirements, briefs senior Navy leadership, and helps resolve force management problems and improve operational processes. Approximately 20% travel may be required to the mainland United States and allied and partner nations for conferences, planning sessions, and exercises.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 10 years of experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD).
- At least 3 years of direct Navy experience in operational planning.
- At least 3 years of Global Force Management experience.
- Strong understanding of PACFLT, INDOPACOM, and OSD structures and processes.
- Proven ability to write and edit high-level operational, analytical, or policy documents.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Willingness to travel for exercises, conferences, and mission support.
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Nice To Haves
- At least 3 years working within the INDOPACOM AOR.
- At least 2 years of experience on a military staff, such as PACFLT, Service Headquarters, a Combatant Command, OSD, or the Joint Staff.
- Familiarity with the PACFLT N-code structure, especially N3/N5/N33 processes.
- Master’s degree or graduation from a military command and staff college.
- Completion of Joint Professional Military Education (JPME).
Responsibilities
- Lead planning, staffing, and coordination with the Joint Staff on the Global Force Management Implementation Guidance (GFMIG) and Global Force Management Allocation Plan (GFMAP).
- Analyze Navy force capabilities and recommend force deployment, posture, and allocation across the region.
- Coordinate deployment orders in support of OPLANs, Flexible Deterrent Options (FDOs), and the Theater Campaign Plan (TCP).
- Provide operational input on GFM issues to PACFLT and other Component Commands.
- Monitor and support deployments of PACFLT-assigned forces throughout the INDOPACOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).
- Draft and manage Requests for Forces (RFFs), Operations Orders (OPORDs), Deployment Orders (DEPORDs), Task Orders, and Executive Orders.
- Liaise with Joint Staff Action Officers to communicate PACFLT force requirements.
- Brief senior Navy leadership and Flag/General Officers on operational force issues.
- Assist in resolving force management problems and improving operational processes.
- Travel to conferences, planning sessions, and exercises in support of the mission; approximately 20% travel is possible.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching.
- Educational reimbursement.
- Parental leave.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Tax-saving options.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
