Job Description

Senior Joint Experimentation Planner

Amentum is seeking a dynamic Senior Joint Experimentation Planner to provide research, planning, analysis, exercise, and experimentation support to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Requirements and Resources Directorate (J8) at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. You would be an excellent candidate for this position if you enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, have experience and a desire to work independently to successfully achieve objectives, and are a skilled researcher, able to compile and analyze information, then present clear, comprehensive recommendations for decision-making.

Specific Duties Include:

• Lead integration of USINDOPACOM Joint Battle Problem (JBP) experimentation into Joint Exercise Lifecycle (JELC) experiments.
• Lead experimentation working groups during planning conferences for JELC exercises.
• Serve as the USINDOPACOM J81 experimentation lead representative and subject matter expert in support of J7 training battle rhythm events.
• Lead the development, analysis, and refinement of tactics, techniques, and procedures for new and emerging technologies.
• Conduct experimentation mission briefings and debriefings, troubleshoot problems related to experiments, and contribute to the orderly flow of the exercise.
• Provide a Data Collection, Analysis, and Evaluation Plan for each technology integrated into designated JELC exercises.
• Perform in-depth reviews and evaluations of all the information supplied by the various experimenting entities.
• Lead post-experimentation after action reviews and provide recommendations to leadership on the viability of advanced technologies.
• Provide experimentation requirements and team with data scientists and Operations Research and Systems Analysis personnel before, during, and after experimentation, test, and exercise events.
• Travel up to 20% annually, both to Mainland U.S. and Allied and Partner nations, in support of conferences, planning sessions, and exercises/experiments.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
• 10+ years of experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD), including at least 5 years of experience in military operations.
• At least 5 years of experience in military planning.
• At least 3 years of experience in a senior military staff office.
• At least 3 years of experience working in the USINDOPACOM AOR.
• Experience in DoD innovation and/or experimentation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient at authoring analytical and/or policy documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must have an active Top-Secret security clearance, with SCI eligibility later during employment.
• Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, or Graduation from a military command and staff college.
• 7+ years of experience in military plans.
• 5+ years' experience working in the USINDOPACOM AOR.
• At least 3 years' experience in DoD innovation and/or experimentation.

Preferred 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.
• Detailed knowledge of USINDOPACOM policy and strategy.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. national plans and policy.
• Thorough understanding of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP).
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $155K - $175K (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.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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