Amentum is seeking a dynamic International Science and Technology (S&T) 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.

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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.

• Are a skilled researcher, able to compile and analyze information, then present clear, comprehensive recommendations for decision-making.

The International S&T Experimentation Planner will support the J81 Joint Innovation and Experimentation Division with the integration of Combined, Joint, All-Domain operations and planning expertise into experiments with the Joint community and with Allies and Partners (A&P). The ever-increasing demands associated with a congested and contested operational environment requires strategic and operational partners who are properly postured to meet mission critical requirements. This position will support innovative approaches to integrate capabilities and coordinate with OSD, Joint Staff, Service Components, research labs, industry, and A&P counterparts.

Specific Duties Include:

• Design, plan, and conduct activities to incorporate new technologies and scientific advancements in relevant Joint Exercise Lifecycle (JELC) events with Allies and Partners (e.g. KEEN SWORD, TALISMAN SABRE, PACIFIC SENTRY, KEEN EDGE, TENACIOUS ARCHER, CRIMSON VIPER, etc.).

• Aid in the development of exercise scenarios, objectives, and timelines that test and evaluate these technologies.

• Support the development of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), and operational concepts for new and emerging technologies and enable the integration of them into joint exercises.

• Develop and implement strategic plans for integrating S&T initiatives in operations, with capability options from A&P nations.

• Coordinate with interagency and international partners to ensure coherent and comprehensive policy approaches.

• Ensure alignment with USINDOPACOM's broader S&T objectives and priorities.

• Provide a Data Collection, Analysis, and Evaluation Plan (DCAEP) for each technology integrated into designated exercises.

• Participate in mission briefings and debriefings, troubleshooting problems related to experiments, and contributing to the orderly flow of the exercise as it pertains to executing experiments.

• Perform in-depth reviews and evaluations of all the information supplied by the various experimenting entities.

• Provide security assistance, when needed, to ensure the protection of classified information related to experimentation technologies and capabilities during exercise execution.

• Support data scientists and Operations Research and Systems Analysis (ORSA) personnel before, during, and after experimentation, test, and exercise events to develop data management and analysis plans (DMAPs), measures of effectiveness and measures of performance.

• Travel approximately 15% 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

• At least 10 years of experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD), including at least 5 years of experience in military operations

• At least 3 years of experience working in military plans

• At least 3 years of experience in a senior military staff office (OSD, JS, Service HQ, Combatant Command, Component, Sub-Unified Command)

• Knowledge of the Indo-Pacific region

• Experience conducting research on a range of topics and functional areas

• 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

• 5 or more years of experience in military plans

• 3 years' experience working in the USINDOPACOM AOR

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 to shape and deliver the desired plans

• Detailed knowledge of USINDOPACOM policy and strategy and a thorough understanding of USINDOPACOM TCP/TCO, GCPs, CT EXORD, OPLANs, CONPLANs, and Theater Security Cooperation Plans including linkages to parallel national interests

• 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 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

The salary range for this position is $140K to $170K. (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 .

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