Senior Planning Support Specialist

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

Pay: $113,000.00 - $133,000.00 per year

Overview

MARFORPAC G-5 needs someone who can own the planning battle rhythm — not just support it. You'll drive deliberate planning execution across one of the most consequential joint planning environments in the Indo-Pacific. Your work puts decision-ready products in front of senior leaders who need them on time, every time. If you thrive in high-tempo, high-stakes staff environments and know how to move planning actions from tasking to closure, this is your seat.

THE MISSION

MARFORPAC G-5 (Plans) is the engine behind Marine Forces Pacific deliberate planning — and this role is at the center of it. As a Senior Planning Support Specialist, you own day-to-day execution of planning support across operational, functional, campaign, and posture planning cycles. You synchronize inputs across USINDOPACOM, HQMC, MARFORPAC staff divisions, adjacent components, and the MEFs. You keep the machine moving — on time, on standard, no excuses.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Requirements

WHAT YOU BRING

• 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
• Demonstrated proficiency producing and editing briefing decks, information papers, and formal planning documents
• Demonstrated education and application 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Intermediate Advanced Level Schools planning education (e.g., JAWS, SAMS, SAW, MAWS, SAASS)
• Relevant professional certifications such as PMP
• Prior relevant MOS experience (e.g., USMC 0507, 0505, 0502, 0511 or other service equivalents)
• Prior experience working with or alongside USINDOPACOM, MARFORPAC, HQMC, a combatant command, Service component, or MEF HQ

About the Company

WHY K2

K2 is an SBA 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization built to put the right people on the hardest missions. We don't do bench time or filler work. You'll be embedded where decisions get made, supporting planning that shapes how the Marine Corps operates across the Indo-Pacific. We invest in our people, move fast, and build teams that last. K2's NHO status reflects our deep commitment to community, mission, and building a legacy worth being part of.