Operations Planner

Amentum is seeking a mission-driven Future Operations Planner to provide technical and operational support to Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) N34 Operational Protection. This position plays a vital role in theater-wide operational war planning, synchronization of Operations, and strategic coordination to support the Combatant Commander and Theater JFMCC objectives.

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

• Have direct experience supporting U.S. Navy operational planning, ideally in a Future Ops or Joint HQ setting.
• Are detail-oriented and can track complex operational programs and issues across multiple commands.
• Can communicate effectively at the Flag level and create high-impact briefs and analysis.
• Understand how to drive Operations, Activities, and Investments planning efforts that align with force readiness, Global Force Management, and Theater objectives.

• 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 efforts 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 and including Flag-level officers.
• Work with Future Operations team to maintain alignment with Theater objectives despite evolving global operational conditions.
• Attend and participate in battle rhythm events, meetings, and planning boards.
• Liaise with external agencies, including DoD entities, intelligence agencies, and contract program offices, on all matters related to Operation activities.
• Facilitate Commander’s Acceptable Level of Risk (ALR) and Joint Risk Analysis Methodology (JRAM) training for commanders/staff.
• Design and execute a Taiwan-crisis–based Base Defense Tabletop Exercise (TTX) aligned to OPLAN Phase 2B/3A/3B.
• Lead mission analysis to identify critical missions, Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI), and High-Value/High-Vulnerability Units (HVUs).
• Derive implied tasks from OPLAN specified tasks; develop scenario 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 force actions vs. capability requests to HHQ/other TFs.
• Draft Base Defense Plan using the NWOT Operational Protection template.
• Develop CONOP for high-priority contested surface lift (COP, MLCOA/MDCOA, scheme of maneuver/protection) and brief senior leaders.
• Approximately 10% travel possible, both to Mainland U.S. and Allied and Partner nations, in support of conferences, planning sessions, and exercises.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• 5+ years of military planning experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in force protection/base defense, operational planning, or maritime/installation security operations.
• Demonstrated experience developing/facilitating TTXs, JIPOE, and risk assessments (ALR/JRAM or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of OPLAN/CONPLAN phases, mission analysis, COA development, and protection planning.
• Strong briefing/facilitation skills and ability to produce publishable plans/CONOPs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
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