Future Operational Planner

Description
WWC Global, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking a Future Operational Planner to serve Marine Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) within Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM).

The Future Operational Planner supports organizational planning functions by monitoring strategies, policies, directives, and operational requirements. The role is focused on developing plans and orders using operational art and design, facilitating briefings, and integrating new capabilities (including cyber) into planning processes for training, exercises, contingency operations, and ongoing initiatives. This individual acts as a key advisor for current and future operations, bringing subject matter expertise to support synchronized actions across diverse teams and objectives. The role may include support for specialized operations such as amphibious or joint force initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Applying expert knowledge of the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP) or equivalent structured planning processes in both Service and Joint operational environments.
• Leading Operational Planning Teams (OPTs) in deliberate, crisis action, and contingency planning.
• Providing expertise in force management processes, including force sourcing, allocation, and apportionment.
• Demonstrating comprehensive understanding of organizational capabilities, force structure, and limitations in operational planning and force employment.
• Supporting Crisis Action Planning Teams (CAPTs) and facilitate the transition from deliberate planning to executable crisis/contingency orders.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and providing recommendations for high-level operational plans, orders, and initiatives, including handling information of a sensitive or classified nature.
• Drafting and producing order modifications (e.g., FRAGOs, WARNOs) and branch plans, ensuring integration with current operations and broader planning efforts.
• Supporting planning and operational battle rhythm events, ensuring the capture and timely dissemination of required meeting notes, products, and briefings.
• Maintaining planning products, information papers, orders, and directives in compliance with records management requirements.
• Coordinating planning tasks and equities among various functional and planning groups, synchronizing future operations and planning elements.
• Conducting analysis, developing recommendations, and producing planning products under operational timelines and tight deadlines.

This position is contingent on award.

Anticipated salary range: $90,000 - $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.

At WWC Global, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. WWC Global is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility.

WWC Global will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to the Human Resources Team .

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.

WWC Global 's Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with the Human Resources Team .

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Minimum of 6+ years of related experience in planning, operational analysis, or a similar function.
• Demonstrated experience using planning processes in support of organizational strategic or operational objectives.
• Strong background in developing operational plans, drafting orders, and supporting coordination for across teams or departments.
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id and at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification .
• 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

• Master's Degree.
• Experience supporting planning efforts for joint, combined, or multi-organizational environments.
• Knowledge of operational art/design concepts and the ability to frame complex planning efforts for competition, crisis, and contingency scenarios.
• Familiarity with developing or integrating new operational capabilities (e.g., cyber, exercise planning).
• Experience supporting contingency, crisis action, or training exercise planning efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver analytic recommendations, reports, and executive-level briefings.

Benefits

WWC Global offers a competitive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

*Eligibility requirements apply