J56 Multilateral Operations Planner

Amentum is seeking a dynamic J56 Multilateral Operations Planner to provide research, planning and analysis support to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a J56 Action Officer, providing necessary administrative, logistical, and technical support to the division, with a focus on supporting the Multilateral program and branch.
• Provide analysis and inputs that directly shape CONPLAN/OPLAN/Multilateral Policy development.
• Support the regular execution of J56-owned Battle Rhythm events, provide the expertise necessary to understand and shape content with the ownership necessary to ensure successful execution.
• Conduct research, both unclassified and classified, on various topics supporting ongoing and emerging operational concepts, plans, and policies, distilling that research into actionable recommendations for OPLANs/CONPLANs as required
• Participate in senior-level strategic and multi-lateral planning and briefings, including preparing formal papers and background information for USINDOPACOM senior leader decision-making.
• Provide timeline responses to specific questions pertaining to 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 to the Chairman of Joint Staff (CJCS) and the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW).
• Assist with theater-level assessments to inform OPLANs/CONPLANs/ GCPs
• Enable successful planning and execution of J56 Events, Courses, and Conferences, focusing on Multilateral events, programs, engagements, and Conferences

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree from an accredited college or university, or Graduation from a military command and staff college
• Field-grade Action Officer experience, supporting a Combatant Command-level Staff
• At least 10 years of experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD), including:
  • At least 3 years of experience in military operations
  • At least 3 years of experience working in military plans
  • At least 3 years of experience in USINDOPACOM AOR
• Familiar with USINDOPACOM policy and strategy, USINDOPACOM TCP/TCO, GCPs, CT EXORD, OPLANs, CONPLANs, and Theater Security Cooperation Plans including linkages to parallel national interests
• Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated capacity to deliver briefings and written products to flag and general officers (FO/GO)- and Senior Executive Service (SES)-level officials
• Experience in operational and/or strategic levels of DoD planning and/or execution
• Knowledge of the planning continuum to include the Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP), Joint Operating Concepts (JOC), and Joint Capabilities Areas (JCA)
• Thorough understanding of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) to include mission analysis, course of action development, analysis, comparison, recommendation, and approval
• 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)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must have an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7 or more years of experience in military plans, campaigns, and assessments
• Master's Degree in related field
• Graduate of the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW), School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS), Maritime Advanced Warfighting School (MAWS), Basic Strategic Art Program (BSAP), or Advanced Strategic Art Program (ASAP).

Specialized 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)
• Theater knowledge and advanced joint planning skills to shape and deliver the desired plans
• 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: $145-165k (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:
$145-165k

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:
02/24/2026 - 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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