Senior Planning Support Specialist

Senior Planning Support Specialist

WWC Global, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking a Senior Planning Support Specialist to support the MARFORPAC G-5 Plans Directorate.

The Senior Planning Support Specialist drives day-to-day execution of MARFORPAC G-5 deliberate planning support and the daily planning battle rhythm. The role owns delivery of assigned planning support outputs—coordination, staffing, and product production—so leaders receive on-time, decision-ready materials that enable execution across the Joint Planning and Execution Community (JPEC). This role applies established templates/standards and ensures planning actions move from tasking to closure.

Key Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Supporting assigned planning support efforts across operational, functional, campaign, and posture planning cycles to meet directed timelines.
• Synchronizing inputs across USINDOPACOM, Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC), MARFORPAC staff divisions, adjacent components/sub-unified commands, and Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEFs).
• Managing planning tasks, suspense dates, staffing actions, decision points, and follow-through to reduce delays and rework.
• Running Operational Planning Team (OPT) and working group support (prep, read-aheads, notes/actions, closeout).
• Developing briefing decks, information papers, and planning documents for senior leader review/approval.
• Editing and formatting products to ensure clarity, consistency, and executive-ready quality using established standards.
• Maintaining version control and auditable staffing/coordination records across iterations.
• Coordinating program-based planning tasks to align assumptions, inputs, and outputs across organizations.
• Supporting posture initiative planning activities by organizing inputs, staffing actions, and implementation tracking (as directed).
• Coaching junior staff on battle rhythm discipline, staffing hygiene, and product formatting to improve throughput.

This position is contingent on award.

Expected salary range: $100,000 - $120,000

Work Environment:

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
• Ability to work in confined areas.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• 11-20% / Occasional travel.

WWC Global, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies.

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.

WWC Global is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws:
Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree //OR// 4 years of experience in a relevant field if no degree.
• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 7+ years of experience supporting military, joint, or federal civilian planning (meetings/working groups, staff products for senior leaders).
• Demonstrated proficiency producing/editing briefing decks, information papers, and formal planning documents.
• Familiarity with JPEC processes and joint planning forums (e.g., OPTs, joint planning groups).
• Ability to comply with government workplace requirements and obtain/maintain any required access/eligibility.
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. WWC Global will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced planning education (e.g., JAWS/SAMS/MAWS/JCWS/JPME).
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP).
• Prior relevant MOS experience (e.g., USMC 0505/0302/0502/0511).
• Prior experience working with/alongside USINDOPACOM, MARFORPAC, HQMC, a combatant command, Service…