Future Operations Planner

Amentum; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a mission-driven Future Operations Planner to support Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) N34, focusing on theater-wide operational planning, coordination of Operations, Activities, and Investments, and briefing senior leaders.

The role requires navigating complex defense planning processes and producing actionable CONOPs. Required are 5+ years of military planning, Top Secret with SCI clearance, and strong briefing and Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5+ years of military planning experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in force protection/base defense, operational planning, or maritime/installation security operations.
• Strong briefing/facilitation skills and ability to produce publishable plans/CONOPs.
• Must have active Top Secret with SCI clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Operations planner providing planning, analysis, and execution support for COMPACFLT N34.
• Inform N35 leadership on all aspects of Operations program management.
• Monitor and track subordinate Fleet and adjacent component Operations, Activities, and Investments; assist with synchronization and deconfliction across the theater.
• Liaise with supported and supporting commands to plan, coordinate, and execute Operations, Activities, and Investments involving COMPACFLT forces.
• Develop planning documents, AMHS messages, briefing materials, and deployment documentation (including TPFDD support).
• Provide forward-looking operational planning support for future Joint Task Force efforts.
• Build decision briefs and informational products for senior leadership up to Flag level.
• Attend and participate in battle rhythm events, meetings, and planning boards.
• Liaise with external agencies on Operation activities.
• Facilitate Commander’s ALR and JRAM training for commanders/staff.
• Design and execute a Taiwan-crisis-based Base Defense Tabletop Exercise (TTX).
• Lead mission analysis to identify critical missions, DCI, and HVUs.
• Derive implied tasks from OPLAN tasks; develop JIPOE and threat probability estimates.
• Produce CO/TFC ALR recommendations tied to mission priorities and HHQ guidance.
• Conduct JRAM, identify mitigation gaps, and recommend organic security actions.
• Draft Base Defense Plan using NWOT Operational Protection template.
• Develop CONOP for high-priority contested surface lift and brief senior leaders.
• Approximately 10% travel possible to Mainland U.S. and allied nations.

Skills

Navy planning

Flag-level briefing

ALR/JRAM risk analysis

Communications at Flag level

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Amentum is seeking a mission-driven Future Operations Planner to provide technical and operational support to Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) N34 Operational Protection. This position plays a vital role in theater-wide operational war planning, synchronization of Operations, and strategic coordination to support the Combatant Commander and Theater JFMCC objectives.

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

• Have direct experience supporting U.S. Navy operational planning, ideally in a Future Ops or Joint HQ setting.
• Are detail-oriented and can track complex operational programs and issues across multiple commands.
• Can communicate effectively at the Flag level and create high-impact briefs and analysis.
• Understand how to drive Operations, Activities, and Investments planning efforts that align with force readiness, Global Force Management, and Theater objectives.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Serve as an Operations planner providing planning, analysis, and execution support for COMPACFLT N34.
• Inform N35 leadership on all aspects of Operations program management.
• Monitor and track subordinate Fleet and adjacent component Operations, Activities, and Investments; assist with synchronization and deconfliction efforts across the theater.
• Liaise with supported and supporting commands to plan, coordinate, and execute Operations, Activities, and Investments involving COMPACFLT forces.
• Develop planning documents, AMHS messages, briefing materials, and deployment documentation (including TPFDD support).
• Provide forward-looking operational planning support for future Joint Task Force efforts.
• Build decision briefs and informational products for senior leadership, up to and including Flag-level officers.
• Work with Future Operations team to maintain alignment with Theater objectives despite evolving global operational conditions.
• Attend and participate in battle rhythm events, meetings, and planning boards.
• Liaise with external agencies, including DoD entities, intelligence agencies, and contract program offices, on all matters related to Operation activities.
• Facilitate Commander’s Acceptable Level of Risk (ALR) and Joint Risk Analysis Methodology (JRAM) training for commanders/staff.
• Design and execute a Taiwan-crisis–based Base Defense Tabletop Exercise (TTX) aligned to OPLAN Phase 2B/3A/3B.
• Lead mission analysis to identify critical missions, Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI), and High-Value/High-Vulnerability Units (HVUs).
• Derive implied tasks from OPLAN specified tasks; develop scenario JIPOE and threat probability estimates.
• Produce CO/TFC ALR recommendations tied to mission priorities and HHQ guidance.
• Conduct JRAM, identify mitigation gaps, and recommend organic security force actions vs. capability requests to HHQ/other TFs.
• Draft Base Defense Plan using the NWOT Operational Protection template.
• Develop CONOP for high-priority contested surface lift (COP, MLCOA/MDCOA, scheme of maneuver/protection) and brief senior leaders.
• Approximately 10% travel possible, both to Mainland U.S. and Allied and Partner nations, in support of conferences, planning sessions, and exercises.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• 5+ years of military planning experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in force protection/base defense, operational planning, or maritime/installation security operations.
• Demonstrated experience developing/facilitating TTXs, JIPOE, and risk assessments (ALR/JRAM or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of OPLAN/CONPLAN phases, mission analysis, COA development, and protection planning.
• Strong briefing/facilitation skills and ability to produce publishable plans/CONOPs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written, verbal, and briefing skills.
• Ability to interface professionally with senior military and civilian leadership.
• Must have an active Top Secret with SCI clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a Future Plans or Future Operations manager.
• Formal education or course completion in MOPC, MAWS, or related operational planning programs.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience supporting PACFLT, Joint Staff, or a Combatant Command at the N3/J3 level.

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $145K - $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:

$145,000 - $165,000

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:

10/19/2026 - 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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