J56 Women, Peace, & Security Military Planner

Amentum is seeking a dynamic Women, Peace & Security Military Planner to provide research, planning and analysis support to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. You would be an excellent candidate for this position if you: Have synchronized planning, administration, staffing and knowledge management activities among higher headquarters staff to enable operational management activities; Have the ability to manage projects independently, as well as on a team; Have the ability to creatively think and develop “out of the box” solutions; Have always ensured that everything runs smoothly and on budget; and Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Duties and Responsibilities: Support USINDOPACOM as a WPS planner, working with Foreign Partners to execute joint military exercises incorporating WPS initiatives and curricula, as well as integrating WPS perspectives and approach into USINDOPACOM strategy and plans Incorporate DoW and USG WPS objectives throughout the Command’s planning cycle to inform operations, to include but not limited to the Theater Campaign Plan (TCP), Theater Campaign Order (TCO), Theater Posture Plan, Country Engagement Plans (CEBs), and other USINDOPACOM strategic planning documents. Contribute to the revision of USINDOPACOM strategies, plans, and policies, ensuring compliance with WPS statutory requirements. Participate in USINDOPACOM battle rhythm joint planning groups and other working groups as a WPS expert, as appropriate. Provide administrative and logistical support for WPS Courses and events Provide instructor and facilitator support to WPS security cooperation training and engagements Act a J56 Action Officer, providing necessary administrative, logistical, and technical support to the Branch, including ETMS2 management as required. Conduct research, both unclassified and classified, on various topics supporting ongoing and emerging operational concepts and plans, distilling that research into actionable recommendations . Provide assistance to senior-level strategic planning and briefings, including preparing formal papers and background information for USINDOPACOM senior leader consumption. Provide assistance on short timeline responses to specific questions pertaining to WPS integration into policy and operational plans; analyze subject plans and concepts for areas of concern; research and analyze various pertinent national security policies, military strategies, vulnerability assessments, threat and intelligence assessments; and inform planning efforts and new concept development. Review, assess, compile and coordinate documentation for planning developments and requirements at the Geographical Combatant Command level; preparing USINDOPACOM FOGO leadership for briefing requirements Minimum Requirements: Graduate of a military command and staff college (JPME Phase 1) 15+ years of DoD experience DoD WPS Focal Point training & certification Knowledge of WPS and gender issues and the ability to apply knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations, including analysis of projects from a gender perspective 5+ years of experience within Indo-Pacific; knowledge of USINDOPACOM Theater Strategy and USINDOPACOM battle rhythm and processes 3+ years of experience working in or familiarity with Women, Peace, and Security 5+ years of experience with joint doctrine, joint strategic planning, and the joint operational planning process 5+ years of experience in Military Plans, preferably joint-multinational planning Active Top-Secret/SCI security clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance. Preferred Knowledge and Skills: 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 USINDOPACOM policy and strategy and a thorough understanding of USINDOPACOM TCP/TCO, GCPs, CT EXORD, OPLANs, CONPLANs, and Theater Security Cooperation Plans including linkages to parallel national interests In-depth knowledge of U.S. national plans and policy (National Security Strategy (NSS), National Military Strategy (NMS), Unified Command Plan (UCP), Guidance for Employment of the Force (GEF), and Joint Strategic Campaign Plan (JSCP) 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: $145K - $160K (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: Compensation Details: $145,000 - 160,000 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. 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