Senior Planning Lead, Joint Operations (Indo-Pacific)

K2 Nho; Honolulu, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

K2 is seeking a Senior Planning Support Specialist to own day-to-day execution of deliberate planning across operational, functional, campaign, and posture planning cycles for MARFORPAC G-5. You will synchronize inputs with USINDOPACOM, HQMC, MARFORPAC staff divisions, and MEFs to keep the process moving on time and to standard.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in military/federal planning, proven briefing deck creation, and deep knowledge of MCPP/JPP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
• Career level school completion (e.g., Expeditionary Warfare School or other service equivalents)
• Intermediate Level Schools (ILS) completion (e.g., Marine Corps Command and Staff College or other service equivalents)
• 7+ years of experience supporting military, joint, or federal civilian planning including meetings, working groups, and staff products for senior leaders
• Proficiency producing and editing briefing decks, information papers, and formal planning documents
• Knowledge of the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP) and the Joint Planning Process (JPP)
• Familiarity with JPEC processes and joint planning forums including OPTs and joint planning groups
• Active TS/SCI eligibility
• Ability to comply with government workplace requirements and obtain and maintain required access

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day execution of planning support across operational, functional, campaign, and posture planning cycles.
• Synchronize inputs across USINDOPACOM, HQMC, MARFORPAC staff divisions, adjacent components, and MEFs.
• Keep the planning machine moving — on time, on standard, no excuses.
• Deliver decision-ready products to senior leaders on time, every time.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Planning experience

briefing decks editing

Marine Corps planning familiarity

Active TS/SCI eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Career level school completion (e.g., Expeditionary Warfare School)

Intermediate Level Schools (ILS) completion (e.g., Marine Corps Command and Staff College)

Job description

K2 is seeking a Senior Planning Support Specialist to own day-to-day execution of deliberate planning across operational, functional, campaign, and posture planning cycles for MARFORPAC G-5. You will synchronize inputs with USINDOPACOM, HQMC, MARFORPAC staff divisions, and MEFs to keep the process moving on time and to standard.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in military/federal planning, proven briefing deck creation, and deep knowledge of MCPP/JPP.