Electromagnetic Warfare Planner

Jobtailor; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced lead for the USPACOM JEMSO cell, embedded with PACAF, to drive electromagnetic warfare planning and analysis across the Indo-Pacific. You will integrate AI tools to enhance data analysis and reporting for senior leaders.

The role requires TS clearance eligibility, strong policy and strategy experience, and collaboration with DoD components, labs, and industry partners in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10+ years combined EW ops/capability development policy
• At least 3 years in a Combatant Command or equivalent HQ
• At least 3 years in the Indo-Pacific Area of Operations
• Familiarity with TCP, OPLANs, and campaign planning
• Experience writing reports, graphics and information papers
• Active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility; U.S. citizenship required for clearance
• Preferred: Master's Degree/Higher staff college
• Preferred: JEMSO/AF background; DoD coordination experience
• Preferred: Familiarity with JEMSO databases (FADE/MIST, CED)

Responsibilities

• Provide research, analysis, and planning support to USPACOM JEMSO cell
• Assist with senior-level strategic planning and briefings
• Prepare formal papers and background information for senior leaders
• Research and analyze national security policies, military strategies, and threat assessments
• Identify operational areas of concern and inform planning efforts
• Develop new EW concepts and capabilities
• Support integration of partner nation capabilities and coordinate with DoD and partners
• Integrate AI/LM tools to improve data analysis, reporting accuracy, and insights
• Work embedded at PACAF with primary responsibility for USPACOM JEMSO cell

Skills

Electromagnetic Warfare

Operational Data Analysis

Report Writing

Military Strategy Analysis

Capability Development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in EW

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Python

AI Tools

Job description

• Provide research, analysis, and planning support to the USPACOM Operations Directorate's Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Cell supporting PACAF
• Assist with senior-level strategic planning and briefings
• Prepare formal papers and background information for USPACOM and PACAF senior leaders
• Research and analyze national security policies, military strategies, vulnerability assessments, and threat and intelligence assessments
• Identify operational areas of concern and inform planning efforts
• Develop new concepts and identify new Electromagnetic Warfare capabilities
• Support integration of partner nation capabilities and coordinate with Service Components, research labs, industry, OSD, and Joint Staff
• Support JEMSO focused on PACAF operations throughout the Indo-Pacific
• Integrate and apply AI/LM tools to improve data analysis, reporting accuracy, and operational insights
• Work embedded at PACAF with primary responsibility for the USPACOM JEMSO cell

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or at least 10 years of combined experience in Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) operations, capability development and/or policy in lieu of degree
• At least 3 years of experience at a Combatant Command, Service Component or equivalent HQ
• At least 3 years of experience in the Indo-Pacific Area of Operations
• Familiarity with PACOM Theater Campaign Plan (TCP), Deliberate and Crisis Action Plans, and Operations Plans (OPLANS)
• Experience writing reports, graphics and information papers
• Experience analyzing operational data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools in support of government client objectives (e.g. GPT, GenAI, AskSage, MAVEN, Machine Assist Disclosure (MAD), Python)
• Active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility
• U.S. Citizenship required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance
• Preferred: Master's Degree and/or attendance at Service Command and General Staff College
• Preferred: Background in U.S. Air Force JEMSO operations in the air domain
• Preferred: Experience coordinating with DoD and non-DoD organizations
• Preferred: Graduate of Joint Electronic Warfare Theater Operations Course
• Preferred: Familiarity with JEMSO applications and databases (FADE/MIST, CED, etc.)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Electromagnetic Warfare operations and capability development, with a strong focus on strategic planning and analysis in support of national security objectives. Proficient in utilizing AI tools for data analysis and reporting within the context of Indo-Pacific operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electromagnetic Warfare Operations
• Strategic Planning
• Data Analysis
• Artificial Intelligence Tools
• Top Secret Clearance

Hard Skills

• Electromagnetic Warfare
• Operational Data Analysis
• Report Writing
• Military Strategy Analysis
• Capability Development

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Analytical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

• Top Secret Clearance
• SCI Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• PACAF
• JEMSO
• Indo-Pacific Area of Operations
• PACOM Theater Campaign Plan
• Joint Electronic Warfare Theater Operations Course

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• AI Tools
• Python