Deliberate Plans Analyst

About the Role

Amentum is seeking a dynamic and innovative Deliberate Plans Analyst to provide program administration, operational planning, research, and analysis support to the U.S. INDO-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Operations Directorate at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and have a strong desire to work independently to achieve objectives.

The Deliberate Plans Analyst will support the J3 directorate with research and analysis of operational plans, programs, and policies that increase Mission Assurance (MA) for USINDOPACOM and its subordinate Component Commands.

Responsibilities

• Provide process methodology and analysis, including operational risk assessment and strategic planning in support of Theater Campaign Plan objectives for the Indo-Pacific Theater.
• Conduct research and prepare planning products, briefing documents, decision papers, and related materials on various topics supporting recent, ongoing, or anticipated military activities.
• Assist with production and implementation of comprehensive, long-term, fully integrated Department of Defense (DoD) strategies and the application of innovative approaches for national security and theater peace and stability.
• Conduct detailed assessments of the policy and program impacts of plans and concepts, identifying vulnerabilities in plans and operations.
• Conduct structured studies and analyses by comparing national security policy, military strategy, defense transformation and planning guidance, intelligence estimates, threat projections, and vulnerability assessments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree. In lieu of a degree, at least 5 years’ experience working in military operations either on an operations staff or at the tactical maneuver unit level.
• At least 4 years’ experience in compartmented activities.
• At least 4 years’ experience on a senior military staff (Service HQ, Major Command, Office of the Secretary of Defense, or the Joint Staff).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational knowledge management using technology-based systems, operational assessment, intelligence collaboration, and joint planning and oversight process.
• Knowledge and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools in support of government client objectives (e.g., GPT, GenAI, AskSage, MAVEN, Python, etc.).
• Active Top-Secret clearance and SCI eligibility. U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and/or attendance at Service Command and General Staff College.
• Experience coordinating with other Department of Defense (DoD) entities, including the Joint Staff, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and USINDOPACOM’s Service Components.
• One or more years of SAP-related experience.

Pay

Hiring salary range: $150,000 – $165,000. Salary will be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Benefits

• 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.