MEDLOG Planner/Operations Planner

Cedar International LLC is currently seeking a MEDLOG Planner/Operational Planner to join their team. The MEDLOG Planner will Serve as the Office of the Force Surgeon (OFS) medical logistics (MEDLOG) subject matter expert supporting MARFORPAC deliberate and contingency planning, focusing on Class VIII posture/sustainment, readiness, allied/partner interoperability, and operational logistics in support of the MARFORPAC Campaign Plan/Order and INDOPACOM-aligned efforts. The role provides continuity across planning cycles by assessing operational requirements, translating MEDLOG doctrine/system realities for planners/action officers, and producing high-quality staff products and recommendations.

Key Responsibilities
Identify and assess operational-level MEDLOG requirements from subordinate/tactical inputs; compare against current/projected capabilities; provide recommendations to OFS leadership and functional staff.
Monitor unclassified and classified communications to identify emerging MEDLOG requirements/issues/updates.
Develop and manage Health Service Support (HSS) MEDLOG POA&Ms (Plans of Action & Milestones).
Review/QA staff products (briefs, action plans, supporting documentation) and provide actionable feedback.
Participate in working groups (WG), operational planning teams (OPT), synchronization meetings, and cross-functional touchpoints across MARFORPAC/INDOPACOM/adjacent components.
Maintain operational task visibility by updating OFS Microsoft Teams task trackers/tasking tools.
Provide weekly activity updates (e.g., quad slides, brief summaries) and elevate issues requiring Force Surgeon/OFS support.
Provide MEDLOG inputs to annual assessments and campaign/Annex Q-related cycles; support required trip reports when directed.

MEDLOG planning support (Task Two)
Participate in and inform planning events (WG/OPT/OPLAN/CONOP and emergent planning) by providing coordinated MEDLOG assessments, opinions, and expertise.
Monitor doctrinal/policy updates (unclassified/classified as applicable) and advise on required adjustments to OFS/MARFORPAC policy, doctrine, or plans.
Provide MEDLOG-specific inputs for exercise plans and Annex Q products; coordinate planning alignment with sustainment realities and subordinate/adjacent MEDLOG elements.
Reporting, deliverables, and quality
Produce timely, analytically supported recommendations (e.g., gap/shortfall identification and mitigations; Class VIII status/readiness; program health; allied/partner capability assessments) and brief products when requested.
Deliver recurring reports (e.g., monthly status and quarterly reports) aligned to government formats/timelines and incorporate leadership feedback.
Follow OFS/MARFORPAC internal reviews to eliminate errors/omissions and ensure technical accuracy, revise products quickly when non-compliant.

Required Qualifications
6+ years experience supporting military logistics and sustainment operations.
Bachelors Degree/BS in a relevant field such as, logistics management, supply chain management etc.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight on mission-critical/high-visibility work; experience across DoD joint service and international military/civilian logistics networks.
Working knowledge of U.S. Navy MEDLOG systems/reporting, including MAXIMO Logistics Command & Control.
Advanced proficiency with collaboration tools and Microsoft Office (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and strong written/verbal communication.
Military schooling such as SNCO Academy, Career Level School, Expeditionary Warfare School (EWS), and/or Supply School.