Logistics Planner - Regional Sustainment Framework Mgr

Hui Huliau; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hui Huliau is seeking a Logistics Planner to support the U.S. Pacific Command’s Regional Sustainment Framework. The role focuses on operationalizing RSF, strengthening bilateral MRO capabilities, and coordinating with USPACOM stakeholders in a fast-paced joint environment.

The position requires 5+ years in GCC settings, strong communication, and experience in bilateral agreements, with travel 6–8 times per year. U.S. citizenship and security clearance are prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience operating within a GCC environment or service component HQ.
• Experience managing bilateral logistics portfolios and Security Cooperation programs (ACSA, FMS).
• Active Secret clearance is required; TS/SCI desired. Travel internationally 6–8 times/year (up to 20% of time).
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to draft staff packages and brief leadership.

Responsibilities

• Operationalize the RSF strategy within USPACOM AOR and leverage regional MRO capabilities.
• Plan and conduct bilateral logistics talks and draft/maintain ACs, MOUs/MOAs, and IAs.
• Coordinate logistics capacity-building projects and Foreign Military Sales sustainment.
• Ensure compliance with DoD directives and theater security cooperation guidance.
• Synchronize RSF and bilateral initiatives across USPACOM components and defense agencies.

Skills

Communication Mastery

Combatant Command Experience

Bilateral & Security Co-operation

RSF & Industrial Base Familiarity

Systems Knowledge

Security Clearance

Travel Readiness

Tools

G-TSCMIS

AGATRS

ETMS2

LOGCOP

Job description

Logistics Planner - Regional Sustainment Framework Mgr

Location Camp Smith/Oahu, HI

About the Organization Hui Huliau is a nonprofit Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and community service organization whose business activities principally benefit Native Hawaiians. As an NHO we operate under U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) regulations and own small businesses that participate in the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program for minority owned companies. Our small businesses provide a variety of contracted services to the U. S. Military, U. S. Civilian agencies, and commercial customers at locations worldwide. Profits from Hui Huliau's for-profit subsidiaries help sustain important education, social, economic, and cultural preservation programs that serve Native Hawaiians in the Waianae community. The Waianae Coast on the western side of the island of Oahu has the highest per capita percentage of Native Hawaiians in the world and the highest poverty and unemployment rate in the State of Hawaii. Our mission to strengthen our communities, make a positive impact on the lives we touch, and provide a brighter future for the Native Hawaiian people through education, economic opportunities, and the preservation of the Hawaiian language and culture. Hui Huliau employees help us achieve this mission by providing outstanding service to our customers.

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Description

This position 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.

Key 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-PAC), 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.

The candidate must demonstrate a keen understanding of and the ability to apply the following statutory policies, DoD Directives and Instructions, Joint Publications, and strategic guidance supporting theater security cooperation, bilateral logistics, and regional sustainment:

• DoD Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF) Strategy: Directs the establishment of a globally connected, editorially resilient network of regional maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities with allies and partners.
• DSCA 5105.38-M: Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM)
• Title 10, U.S. Code, Chapter 16 (Security Cooperation): Statutory authorities governing military-to-military engagements, humanitarian assistance, and security capacity-building programs (specifically Sections 311, 332, and 333).
• Title 10, U.S. Code, Sections 2341-2350 (ACSA): Statutory authorities governing Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements with allied and friendly foreign forces.
• DoDD 5135.02, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)): Defines authorities and responsibilities for DoD-wide sustainment, logistics, and product support policy.
• DoDI 5132.03, DoD Policy and Responsibilities Relating to Security Cooperation: Establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for the administration and execution of DoD security cooperation programs.
• DoDI 3000.12, Management of U.S. Global Defense Posture (GDP): Sets policy and procedures for identifying, planning, and securing host nation logistics and sustainment support during military operations.
• DoDI 4000.19, Support Agreements: Establishes policies and procedures for interservice, intergovernmental, and bilateral support agreements.
• DoDI 2010.06, Materiel Interoperability and Standardization with Allies and Coalition Partners: Governs the development of interoperable systems and shared sustainment networks.
• JP 4-08, Logistics in Support of Multinational Operations: Core joint doctrine for planning, synchronizing, and executing logistics in multinational, bilateral, and treaty-based environments.
• JP 4-0, Joint Logistics: Establishes the foundational principles of joint logistics and the coordination of the Joint Logistics Enterprise (JLEnt).
• JP 5-0, Joint Planning: Applies the Joint Planning Process (JPP) to logistics supportability and theater campaign planning

Full-Time/Part-Time -unspecified-

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• 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.

Hui Huliau and its subsidiaries are participants of E-Verify.

Hui Huliau and its subsidiaries are drug free workplaces.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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