Administrative Operations Analyst

PAE Government Services Inc.; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Administrative Operations Analyst to support the US PACOM Requirements and Resources Directorate (J8). The role spans full-spectrum administrative duties to enhance leadership support and front-office performance.

Ideal candidates have DoD experience, Top-Secret clearance eligibility, and strong MS Office and briefing skills. The position requires coordination across the front office and collaboration with KM/IT teams to improve workflows.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience supporting DoD.
• Active Top-Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience editing and revising reports, graphics, and information papers.
• Experience coordinating front office activities for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership on day-to-day duties based on leadership priorities.
• Prepare leadership for command events with pre/post-event products.
• Improve front office efficiency by observing workflows and coordinating with KM/IT SMEs.
• Coordinate TDY/leave schedules and other front office administration with staff.
• Assist in coordinating Distinguished Visitors events and guide action officers.
• Prepare administrative correspondence for leadership review and decision making.
• Interface with other leadership teams to provide administrative support.
• Support J8 Foreign Disclosure program.

Skills

DoD experience

Top-Secret clearance

SCI eligibility

MS Office

Briefing senior leaders

Bridge leadership support

Leadership support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SharePoint

TEAMS

Enterprise Task Management Software

Job description

Amentum is seeking a dynamic and innovative Administrative Operations Analyst to provide support to the U.S. Pacific Command (US PACOM) Requirements and Resources Directorate (J8). This role will span the full spectrum of support responsibilities to improve the overall performance of the Requirements and Resources Directorate leadership support team.

Candidates You Are A Good Fit If

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, high impact, dynamic environment.
• Have experience and a desire to work independently to successfully achieve objectives.
• Have experience supporting the planning, scheduling, and briefing of Senior Executive Service, Flag, and General Officers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership on day-to-day execution of duties by using knowledge of leadership’s priorities.
• Prepare leadership for command battle rhythm events and bridge correspondence by preparing pre-event and post-event products for review.
• Improve front office efficiency by observing workflows and improving them by interfacing with KM/IT Subject Matter Experts.
• Coordinate with staff and leadership for the planning and deconflicting front office TDY/leave schedules and other front office administration.
• Assist in the coordination of Distinguished Visitors events to include coordination and guiding of action officers in support of Distinguished Visitor engagements.
• Prepare and track administrative correspondence for leadership review and decision making.
• Interface with other leadership office teams to provide administrative support
• Support the J8 Foreign Disclosure program.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience supporting Department of Defense.
• At least 2 years of experience working within the U.S. PACOM Headquarters.
• Experience in editing and revising reports, graphics, and information papers.
• Proficiency or demonstrated ability to quickly learn tools such as Enterprise Task Management Software, SharePoint and TEAMS.
• Experience in defining requirements for automation and knowledge management tools based on observing operational/administrative workflows.
• Highly proficient at Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must have an active Top-Secret clearance and be SCI eligible.
• Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience serving in a Senior Executive Service (SES), Flag/General Officer front office, including roles such as Office Aide, Executive Assistant, Writer, or other key leadership support positions.
• More than 10 years of staff experience within a Two-Star Flag or General Officer Headquarters.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Extensive experience coordinating across Department of Defense (DoD) entities—including the Joint Staff, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and U.S. PACOM Service Components—as well as with interagency partners such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State.

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $135K - $155K (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com Compensation Details: $135,000 - $155,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting: 10/20/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients. Our headquarters are in Chantilly, VA. Find us online at https://www.amentum.com/