Strategic Future Ops Planner for Pacific Theater

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a mission-driven Future Operations Planner to support Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) N34, focusing on theater-wide operational planning, coordination of Operations, Activities, and Investments, and briefing senior leaders.

The role requires navigating complex defense planning processes and producing actionable CONOPs. Required are 5+ years of military planning, Top Secret with SCI clearance, and strong briefing and Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5+ years of military planning experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in force protection/base defense, operational planning, or maritime/installation security operations.
• Strong briefing/facilitation skills and ability to produce publishable plans/CONOPs.
• Must have active Top Secret with SCI clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Operations planner providing planning, analysis, and execution support for COMPACFLT N34.
• Inform N35 leadership on all aspects of Operations program management.
• Monitor and track subordinate Fleet and adjacent component Operations, Activities, and Investments; assist with synchronization and deconfliction across the theater.
• Liaise with supported and supporting commands to plan, coordinate, and execute Operations, Activities, and Investments involving COMPACFLT forces.
• Develop planning documents, AMHS messages, briefing materials, and deployment documentation (including TPFDD support).
• Provide forward-looking operational planning support for future Joint Task Force efforts.
• Build decision briefs and informational products for senior leadership up to Flag level.
• Attend and participate in battle rhythm events, meetings, and planning boards.
• Liaise with external agencies on Operation activities.
• Facilitate Commander’s ALR and JRAM training for commanders/staff.
• Design and execute a Taiwan-crisis-based Base Defense Tabletop Exercise (TTX).
• Lead mission analysis to identify critical missions, DCI, and HVUs.
• Derive implied tasks from OPLAN tasks; develop JIPOE and threat probability estimates.
• Produce CO/TFC ALR recommendations tied to mission priorities and HHQ guidance.
• Conduct JRAM, identify mitigation gaps, and recommend organic security actions.
• Draft Base Defense Plan using NWOT Operational Protection template.
• Develop CONOP for high-priority contested surface lift and brief senior leaders.
• Approximately 10% travel possible to Mainland U.S. and allied nations.

Skills

Navy planning

Flag-level briefing

ALR/JRAM risk analysis

Communications at Flag level

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Amentum is seeking a mission-driven Future Operations Planner to support Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) N34, focusing on theater-wide operational planning, coordination of Operations, Activities, and Investments, and briefing senior leaders.

The role requires navigating complex defense planning processes and producing actionable CONOPs. Required are 5+ years of military planning, Top Secret with SCI clearance, and strong briefing and Microsoft Office skills.