WWC Global, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking a Senior Planning Support Specialist to staff a position at MARFORPAC G-5 within Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM).
The Senior Planning Support Specialist drives day-to-day execution of MARFORPAC G-5 (Plans) deliberate planning support and the daily planning battle rhythm. The role owns delivery of assigned planning support outputs-coordination, staffing, and product production-so leaders receive on-time, decision-ready materials that enable execution across the Joint Planning and Execution Community (JPEC). This role applies established templates/standards and ensures planning actions move from tasking to closure.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading assigned planning support efforts across operational, functional, campaign, and posture planning cycles to meet directed timelines.
- Synchronizing inputs across USINDOPACOM, Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC), MARFORPAC staff divisions, adjacent components/sub-unified commands, and Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEFs).
- Managing planning tasks, suspense dates, staffing actions, decision points, and follow-through to reduce delays and rework.
- Running Operational Planning Team (OPT) and working group support (prep, read-aheads, notes/actions, closeout).
- Developing briefing decks, information papers, and planning documents for senior leader review/approval.
- Editing and formatting products to ensure clarity, consistency, and executive-ready quality using established standards.
- Maintaining version control and auditable staffing/coordination records across iterations.
- Coordinating program-based planning tasks to align assumptions, inputs, and outputs across organizations.
- Supporting posture initiative planning activities by organizing inputs, staffing actions, and implementation tracking (as directed).
- Coaching junior staff on battle rhythm discipline, staffing hygiene, and product formatting to improve throughput.
This position is contingent on award.
Anticipated salary range: $95,000 - $120,000
Work Environment:
- Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
- Ability to work in confined areas.
Physical Demands:
- While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
- Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel:
- 11-20% / Occasional travel.
Basic Requirements- Bachelor's Degree AND ten (10) years of relevant experience//OR//Fourteen (14) years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
- Current, active TS/SCI security clearance.
- 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 of experience directly 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.
- Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
- Professional proficiency in English is required.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id and at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. WWC Global will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications- Intermediate Advanced Level Schools (A-ILS) planning education (e.g., JAWS/SAMS/SAW/MAWS/SAASS).
- PMP or equivalent.
- 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.
BenefitsWWC Global offers a competitive benefits plan including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
*Eligibility requirements apply
