Senior Planning Support Specialist

Input Technology Solutions is seeking a Senior Planning Support Specialist for a great opportunity at Camp Smith in O’ahu, HI!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead assigned planning support efforts across operational, functional, campaign, and posture planning cycles to meet directed timelines

• Synchronize inputs across USINDOPACOM, Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC), MARFORPAC staff divisions, adjacent components/sub-unified commands, and Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEFs)

• Manage planning tasks, suspense dates, staffing actions, decision points, and follow-through to reduce delays and rework

• Run Operational Planning Team (OPT) and working group support (prep, read-aheads, notes/actions, closeout)

• Develop briefing decks, information papers, and planning documents for senior leader review/approval

• Edit and format products to ensure clarity, consistency, and executive-ready quality using established standards

• Maintain version control and auditable staffing/coordination records across iterations

• Coordinate program-based planning tasks to align assumptions, inputs, and outputs cross organizations

• Support posture initiative planning activities by organizing inputs, staffing actions, and implementation tracking (as directed)

• Coach junior staff on battle rhythm discipline, staffing hygiene, and product formatting to improve throughput

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent practical experience) in a relevant field

• Career level school completion (e.g. Expeditionary Warfare School or other service equivalents)

• Intermediate Level Schools (ILS) completion (e.g. Marine Corps Command and Staff College or other service equivalents)

• 7+ years’ experience supporting military, joint, or federal civilian planning (meetings/working groups, staff products for senior leaders)

• Demonstrated proficiency producing/editing briefing decks, information papers, and formal planning documents

• Demonstrated education and application of the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP) and the Joint Planning Process (JPP).

• familiarity with JPEC processes and joint planning forums (e.g., OPTs, joint planning groups)

• Ability to comply with government workplace requirements and obtain/maintain any required access/eligibility

Preferred:

• Intermediate Advanced Level Schools (A-ILS) planning education (e.g., JAWS/SAMS/SAW/MAWS/SAASS)

• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP)

• Prior relevant MOS experience (e.g., USMC 0507/0505/0502/0511 or other service MOS equivalents)

• Prior experience working with/alongside USINDOPACOM, MARFORPAC, HQMC, a combatant command, Service component, or MEF HQ

Physical Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel via locally provided aircraft, vehicles, and boats to remote locations.

• Ability to work in challenging environments, including high-threat areas and adverse weather conditions. Travel: Medium 25%Ability to work in secure, fast-paced operational environments.

• Must meet physical and medical standards for access to military facilities.
• Able to travel as required within PACAF/USINDOPACOM AOR.