Logistics Planner – Regional Sustainment Framework

Life Cycle Engineering; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Life Cycle Engineering in the United States seeks a seasoned Logistics Planner for the Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF) to support USPACOM and Camp Smith Hawaii. The role requires high-level logistics analysis, strategic coordination, and bilateral engagement to optimize theater maintenance and strengthen partnerships.

The ideal candidate will drive sustainment resilience, develop staff products for senior leaders, and coordinate across multi-echelon organizations and foreign partners.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication. Able to draft staff packages and brief leadership.
• 5+ years in GCC environment or equivalent in military/logistics operations.
• Experience managing bilateral logistics portfolios and Security Cooperation programs.
• Understanding of defense industrial base and global MRO networks.
• Familiar with DoD directives, DoDIs, Joint Publications and Title 10 authorities.
• Active Secret clearance; TS/SCI desired.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Operationalize RSF strategy within USPACOM AOR and leverage regional MRO capabilities.
• Plan and execute bilateral logistics talks, working groups, and forums with allies.
• Coordinate logistics capacity-building, EDA transfers, and FMS sustainment initiatives.
• Align regional sustainment with DoDD/DoDI/JPP guidance and statutory authorities.
• Synchronize RSF efforts across USPACOM components and J4/Defense Agencies.
• Draft executive summaries and briefing materials for senior leaders and foreign defense officials.

Skills

Communication mastery

GCC experience

Bilateral & security cooperation

RSF & industrial base

Security cooperation tools

Security clearance

Travel readiness

Tools

G-TSCMIS

Socium

AGATRS

Job description

Join Life Cycle Engineering. Lead with purpose. Own the outcome. Do the right thing the right way.

Why Choose LCE?

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Build financial stake in your work. Our 100% employee-owned model directly connects your contributions to company performance and long-term wealth creation.
• Award-Winning Culture: Join an organization repeatedly recognized as a "Best Place to Work" driven by integrity, mutual respect, and a supportive team environment.
• Impactful Mission: Support defense operations, waterfront engineering, cyber infrastructure, and asset reliability programs that keep fleets and operations mission ready.

Opportunity Summary

The Logistics Planner – Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF) supporting INDOPACOM & Camp Smith Hawaii provides critical logistics planning, operational coordination, and strategic analysis support to the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) Logistics and Engineering Directorate (j4), in operationalizing the Department of Defense Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF). The role is assigned to the Multinational Logistics Branch, Plans & Exercise Division (J45) focuses on optimizing theater-level maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities, strengthening bilateral/multilateral logistics partnerships, and integrating logistics posture into the broader Theater Campaign Plan (TCP), Theater Posture Plan (TPP) and Theater Security Cooperation Program (TSCP).

The role is highly dynamic and adaptive to command, Office of the Under Secretary of War, Acquisition and Sustainment OUSW(A&S), and Joint Staff priorities, requiring an experienced strategic planner who can operate independently with minimal guidance in a fast-paced joint environment. The RSF Program Analyst serves as a key contractor supporting USPACOM sustainment resiliency objectives. Primary requirements include the ability to conduct high-level logistics capability assessments, facilitate partner engagements, draft bilateral agreements, and integrate regional MRO initiatives into major joint operations, security cooperation activities, and respective theater defense plans. Exceptional written and oral communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate across multi-echelon Joint Logistics Enterprise (JLEnt) organizations and foreign military counterparts, are mandatory for success.

Primary Responsibilities

• RSF Implementation & Strategy. Operationalize the DoD Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF) strategy within the USPACOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). Identify, assess, and leverage regional, bilateral, and multilateral Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities to build forward-deployed sustainment resilience.
• Bilateral Engagements & Agreements. Plan, coordinate, and execute bilateral logistics staff talks, working groups, and forums with regional allies and key partners (e.g., Australia, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore). Support the drafting, negotiation, and maintenance of bilateral logistics instruments, including Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements (ACSA), Memoranda of Understanding / Agreement (MOU/MOA) and Implementing Arrangements (IA).
• Security Cooperation Integration. Align regional sustainment initiatives with the USPACOM Theater Security Cooperation program. Coordinate logistics capacity-building projects, Excess Defense Articles (EDA) transfers, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) sustainment to ensure long-term partner nation interoperability and maintenance self-sufficiency.
• Doctrine & Policy Alignment. Ensure all regional sustainment plans, bilateral arrangements, and security cooperation activities comply with applicable Department of Defense Directives (DoDD), Instructions (DoDI), Joint Publications, and statutory authorities (Title 10 USC).
• Interagency & Component Sync. Synchronize RSF and bilateral initiatives across USPACOM Service Components (USARPAC, PACFLT, PACAF, MARFORPAC), Sub-Unified Commands (USFK, USFJ, SOCPAC, SPACE-Client), the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)), Joint Staff J4, and Defense Agencies (DLA, DSCA).
• Executive Reporting & Briefings. Draft high-quality staff products, including Executive Summaries (EXSUMs), Information Papers, Action Memoranda and Talking Points. Deliver executive-level briefings to General/Flag Officers (GO/FO) and foreign defense dignitaries.

Security Clearance Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance

Required Qualifications

• Communication Mastery: Exceptional written and oral communication is a strict requirement. The candidate must be skilled at drafting formal staff packages (action memos, bilateral agreements, background papers) and presenting complex sustainment concepts to USPACOM leadership and international defense officials.
• Combatant Command & Component Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience operating within a Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) environment (preferably USPACOM) or at a sub-unified/Service Component headquarters level.
• Bilateral & Security Cooperation Experience: Demonstrated experience managing bilateral logistics portfolios, participating in bilateral military staff talks, or executing Security Cooperation/Security Assistance programs (e.g., ACSA, FMS, or Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangements).
• RSF & Industrial Base Familiarity: Demonstrated understanding of the defense industrial base, product support strategies, depot-level maintenance processes, and global commercial MRO networks.
• Systems Knowledge: Proficiency with and ability to apply security cooperation management tools (e.g., Global Theater Security Cooperation Management Information System (G-TSCMIS) / Socium) and logistics databases (e.g., ACSA Global Automated Tracking and Reporting System (AGATRS). This also includes the use of Tasker Management Systems (e.g. ETMS2), LOGCOP and AI tools (e.g. Claude, Maven Smart System) and other essential IT systems to perform work.
• Personnel Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance is required; TS/SCI eligibility is highly desired.
• Travel Requirements: Must be able to travel internationally within the USPACOM AOR (e.g. Japan, South Korea, Australia, Philippines, and Singapore) and domestically, 6-8 times a year, not to exceed 20% of the time.

Physical Expectations

• Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, standing, and occasional prolonged sitting
• Maneuvering within confined spaces in a restricted environment
• Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without assistance
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.

Benefit Offerings

• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & company matched 401(k)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free life and disability insurance with supplemental coverage options
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Plan, & Lifestyle Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
• Flexible schedules, casual work environment, and relaxed dress code
• Continuing education and professional development programs at all levels
• Free access to online training library including certification preparation
• Bonus program, employee referral program, monetary recognition opportunities, and more…

Benefits may vary based on employment status, business unit, and location.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.