Operational & Global Force Management (GFM) Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a highly qualified Operations and Global Force Management (GFM) Analyst to support the U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) N35 Directorate.

This role provides real-time operational support, research, analysis, and assessments to help manage force capabilities across the Indo-Pacific region. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-tempo, mission-driven environment, understands how to operate across complex joint and component command structures, and brings direct Navy experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of DoD experience.
• 3 years Navy operational planning experience.
• 3 years Global Force Management experience.
• Proven ability to write and edit high-level documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willing to travel for exercises and conferences.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI; U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, staffing, and Joint Staff coordination on GFMIG and GFMAP.
• Analyze Navy force capabilities and deployment recommendations.
• Coordinate deployment orders for OPLANs, FDOs, and TCP.
• Provide operational input on GFM issues to PACFLT and others.
• Monitor deployments across the INDOPACOM AOR.
• Draft and manage RFFs, OPORDs, DEPORDs, Task Orders, and EO.
• Liaise with Joint Staff Action Officers on PACFLT force needs.
• Brief senior Navy leadership on operational force issues.
• Assist in resolving force management problems and improve processes.
• Approximately 20% travel to Mainland and partner nations

Skills

Operational planning

Global Force Management

Navy/Joint operations

Policy writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amentum is seeking a highly qualified Operations and Global Force Management (GFM) Analyst to support the U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) N35 Directorate. This role provides real-time operational support, research, analysis, and assessments to help manage force capabilities across the Indo-Pacific region.

The ideal candidate thrives in a high-tempo, mission-driven environment, understands how to operate across complex joint and component command structures, and brings direct Navy experience in Global Force Management, deployment planning, and operational requirements. A strong background in Joint operations is also essential.

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

• Enjoy working in a dynamic and mission focused environment.
• Can work across multiple stakeholders to identify the optimal solution for a problem.
• Are a Logistician with U.S. Navy Maritime Operations Center (MOC) expertise.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead planning, staffing, and coordination with the Joint Staff on the Global Force Management Implementation Guidance (GFMIG) and Global Force Management Allocation Plan (GFMAP).
• Analyze Navy force capabilities and provide recommendations on force deployment, posture, and allocation across the region.
• Coordinate deployment orders in support of OPLANs, Flexible Deterrent Options (FDOs), and the Theater Campaign Plan (TCP).
• Provide operational input on GFM issues to PACFLT and other Component Commands.
• Monitor and support deployments of PACFLT-assigned forces throughout the INDOPACOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Draft and manage Requests for Forces (RFFs), Operations Orders (OPORDs), Deployment Orders (DEPORDs), Task Orders, and Executive Orders.
• Liaise with Joint Staff Action Officers to communicate PACFLT force requirements.
• Brief senior Navy leadership and Flag/General Officers on operational force issues.
• Assist in resolving force management problems and improving operational processes.
• Approximately 20% 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 required.
• 10+ years of experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD).
• 3 years of direct Navy experience in operational planning.
• 3 years of Global Force Management experience.
• Strong understanding of PACFLT, INDOPACOM, and OSD structures and processes.
• Proven ability to write and edit high-level operational, analytical, or policy documents.
• Excellent communication skills—written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Willing to travel for exercises, conferences, and mission support (Korea, Japan, D.C., Norfolk, etc.).
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI. Note:US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years working within the INDOPACOM AOR.
• 2+ years of experience on military staff (PACFLT, Service HQ, Combatant Command, OSD, or Joint Staff).
• Familiar with PACFLT N-code structure, especially N3/N5/N33 processes.
• Master’s degree or graduation from a military command and staff college.
• Completion of Joint Professional Military Education (JPME).

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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