Science and Technology (S&T) Operations Lead

Amentum•Halawa, HI

1d•$150,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Science and Technology (S&T) Operations Lead to plan and organize programs in support of the U.S. Pacific Command (US PACOM) J85 Science and Technology Division at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. The role involves planning, managing, and executing multiple large S&T and experimentation events throughout the year, including events with teams of more than 40 personnel. It also supports international S&T engagement initiatives, including the Pacific Operational Science and Technology (POST) Conference, and other innovation and S&T workshops and engagements. Frequent travel is required for activities both inside and outside the continental United States. The position coordinates with external stakeholders and supports project and program planning, milestones, logistics, topic inputs, documentation, and the capture of engagement results. It also supports the US PACOM S&T office and assists the government with travel planning. The successful candidate establishes relationships with sponsors, stakeholders, venues, and vendors, and reviews and disseminates summaries of planning developments and requirements after each engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency authoring analytical and/or policy documents.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and to deliver executive summaries to flag and general officers, Senior Executive Service-level equivalents, and international partners.
Must have a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance.
Ability to plan and/or manage programs of varied sizes and purposes, work independently, and successfully achieve objectives.
Ability to integrate US PACOM activities with stakeholders to support collaboration during planning and coordination during execution.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from a military command and staff college.
At least 5 years of experience in military plans, including military exercises; joint experience is desired.
3 years of experience working in the US PACOM area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Lead operational planning and participate in S&T and experimentation activities in the continental United States and overseas.
Plan, manage, and execute multiple large S&T and experimentation events throughout the year.
Provide planning, coordination, and execution support for international S&T engagement initiatives, including the POST Conference and other workshops and engagements.
Coordinate with external stakeholders and manage project and program planning, milestones, logistics, topic inputs, and documentation.
Capture and document key engagement results.
Support the US PACOM S&T office.
Assist the government with travel planning for domestic and overseas requirements.
Establish relationships with sponsors, stakeholders, venue points of contact, and vendor points of contact.
Review, assess, compile, and disseminate summaries of planning developments and requirements at the conclusion of each S&T engagement.
Deliver information, articles, written reports, presentations, and executive summaries to senior military officers, Senior Executive Service equivalents, and international partners.