WPS Coordinator & Support Planner

Amentum; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

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 WPS Program Coordinator & Support Planner to provide program coordination, administrative support, research, and analysis for US PACOM at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii.

The role requires a proactive team player with the ability to manage projects, coordinate with stakeholders, and contribute to planning and decision-making for Women, Peace & Security initiatives. Minimum qualifications include 3+ years of related experience, a Bachelor's degree, and an active

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience within the US PACOM areas of responsibility; strong working knowledge of US PACOM processes, battle rhythm, and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong background in program coordination, general support, and administration.
• Highly motivated team player with a willingness to learn and the ability to manage projects independently.
• 3+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide robust program coordination, general administrative, and logistical support for Women, Peace & Security (WPS) courses, events, and training engagements.
• Act as a J56 Action Officer, providing necessary administrative, logistical, and technical support to the Branch, including ETMS2 management as required.
• Participate in US PACOM working groups and coordination efforts, ensuring seamless communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in integrating WPS perspectives and objectives into US PACOM strategy and plans, working alongside stakeholders and foreign partners.
• Conduct research, both unclassified and classified, on various topics supporting ongoing operational concepts, distilling that research into actionable recommendations.
• Provide assistance to senior-level strategic planning and briefings, including preparing formal papers and background information for US PACOM senior leader consumption.
• Provide assistance on short timeline responses to specific questions; help analyze subject plans and concepts for areas of concern; and support planning efforts and new concept development.
• Review, assess, compile and coordinate documentation for developments and requirements at the Geographical Combatant Command level.

Skills

Program coordination

Administrative support

Stakeholder coordination

Research and analysis

US PACOM processes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amentum has an opportunity for a highly qualified WPS Program Coordinator & Support Planner to provide program coordination, general support, research, and analysis to the US PACOM at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii.

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

• Are a highly motivated team player, willing to learn and eager to contribute to the mission;
• Have the ability to manage projects independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment;
• Possess a strong working knowledge of PACOM processes and stakeholder coordination, ideally with experience working in the building;
• Have synchronized administration, staffing, and knowledge management activities to enable smooth operational management;
• Have always ensured that everything runs smoothly and on budget; and
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide robust program coordination, general administrative, and logistical support for Women, Peace & Security (WPS) courses, events, and training engagements.
• Act as a J56 Action Officer, providing necessary administrative, logistical, and technical support to the Branch, including ETMS2 management as required.
• Participate in US PACOM working groups and coordination efforts, ensuring seamless communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in integrating WPS perspectives and objectives into US PACOM strategy and plans, working alongside stakeholders and foreign partners.
• Conduct research, both unclassified and classified, on various topics supporting ongoing operational concepts, distilling that research into actionable recommendations.
• Provide assistance to senior-level strategic planning and briefings, including preparing formal papers and background information for US PACOM senior leader consumption.
• Provide assistance on short timeline responses to specific questions; help analyze subject plans and concepts for areas of concern; and support planning efforts and new concept development.
• Review, assess, compile and coordinate documentation for developments and requirements at the Geographical Combatant Command level.

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience within the US PACOM areas of responsibility; strong working knowledge of US PACOM processes, battle rhythm, and stakeholder coordination.
• Strong background in program coordination, general support, and administration.
• Highly motivated team player with a willingness to learn and the ability to manage projects independently.
• 3+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience working in or familiarity with Women, Peace, and Security.
• DoD WPS Focal Point training & certification.
• Prior experience with joint doctrine, strategic planning, or the joint operational planning process, including multinational planning.
• Graduate of a military command and staff college (JPME Phase 1).
• Knowledge of the planning continuum to include the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP), Joint Operating Concepts (JOC), and Joint Capabilities Areas (JCA).
• Detailed knowledge of US PACOM policy and strategy and a thorough understanding of USINDOPACOM TCP/TCO, GCPs, CT EXORD, OPLANs, CONPLANs, and Theater Security Cooperation Plans.
• Thorough understanding of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) to include mission analysis, course of action development, analysis, comparison, recommendation, and approval.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing in order to provide information, articles, written reports, and presentations to include delivering executive summaries to flag and general officers (FO/GO) and Senior Executive Service (SES) level officials.

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $125K - $145K (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:

$125K - $145K

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:

08/12/2026 - 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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