Deliberate Plans Analyst

Amentum; Hawaii; On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a dynamic Deliberate Plans Analyst to support the USINDOPACOM Operations Directorate at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. The role encompasses program administration, operational planning, and rigorous research to advance mission assurance across Theater campaigns.

The candidate will conduct analysis of plans, policies, and programs, and produce briefing materials while coordinating with senior military staffs. Amentum offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5+ years military operations experience acceptable in lieu of degree.
• At least 4 years on senior military staff or equivalent.
• 4+ years in compartmented activities.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• AI tools knowledge (GPT/GenAI, Python, etc.).
• Active Top-Secret clearance and SCI eligible (US citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Provide process methodology and analysis for operational risk assessment and planning.
• Conduct research and prepare planning documents, briefing papers, and related materials.
• Assist with development of long-term DoD strategies and innovative national security approaches.
• Assess policy and program impacts; identify vulnerabilities in plans and operations.
• Perform structured studies comparing policy, strategy, and threat projections.

Skills

Operational planning

Research and analysis

Communication skills

Top-Secret clearance

AI tools knowledge

US citizenship / SCI eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

GPT/GenAI

Python

AskSage

MAVEN

Job description

Amentum is seeking a dynamic and innovative Deliberate Plans Analyst to provide program administration, operational planning, research, and analysis support to the U.S. INDO-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Operations Directorate at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii.

You would be an excellent candidate for this position if you:

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, high impact, dynamic environment.
• Have experience and a desire to work independently to successfully achieve objectives.

The Deliberate Plans Analyst will support the J3 directorate with research and analysis of operational plans, programs and policies that increase Mission Assurance (MA) for USINDOPACOM and its subordinate Component Commands.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide process methodology and analysis to include operational risk assessment and strategic planning in support of Theater Campaign Plan objectives for the Indo-Pacific Theater.
• Conduct research and prepare planning products, briefing documents, decision papers and related materials on various topics supporting recent, ongoing, or anticipated military activities.
• Assist with production and implementation of comprehensive, long-term, fully integrated Department of Defense (DoD) strategies and the application of innovative approaches for national security and theater peace and stability.
• Conduct detailed assessments of the policy and program impacts of plans and concepts and the demonstrated ability to identify vulnerabilities in plans and operations.
• Conduct structured studies and analyses by comparing national security policy, and military strategy, defense transformation and planning guidance, intelligence estimates, threat projections, and vulnerability assessments.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• In lieu of degree, at least 5 years’ experience working in military operations either on an operations staff or at the tactical maneuver unit level.
• At least 4 years' experience in compartmented activities.
• At least 4 years’ experience on a senior military staff (Service HQ, Major Command, Office of the Secretary of Defense, or the Joint Staff).
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communications, organizational knowledge management using technology-based systems, operational assessment, intelligence collaboration, and joint planning and oversight process.
• Knowledge and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools in support of government client objectives (e.g. GPT, GenAI, AskSage, MAVEN, python, etc.).
• Must have an active Top-Secret clearance and be SCI eligible. Note:US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree and/or attendance at Service Command and General Staff College.
• Experience coordinating with other Department of Defense (DoD) entities, including the Joint Staff, the Office of the Secretary of Defense and USINDOPACOM's Service Components.
• One or more years of SAP-related experience.

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $150K - $165K (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

$150K - $165K

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:

08/18/2026 - 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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