KRILLA KALEIWAHEA LLC Future Operational Planner – Fires and Effects Aiea, HI · Full time

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Plans don't win wars, planners do. We're looking for a seasoned operational mind who can translate ambiguity into executable action, synthesize complex requirements under pressure, and bring disciplined thinking to some of the most consequential planning efforts in the federal space.

THE MISSION

As MARFORPAC G-35 Future Operations Planner – Fires and Effects, you're the strategic architect behind theater-level fires coordination across the Indo-Pacific. You'll serve as senior advisor to Marine Forces Pacific leadership, ensuring our forces can deliver precise, coordinated effects when crisis demands action. This role puts you at the center of joint operations planning, working directly with USINDOPACOM, PACFLT, and Theater Joint Force Maritime Component Command to build the operational framework that keeps America's Pacific interests secure.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Apply expert knowledge of US Fires and Effects Security Agreements, policies, and strategies from USINDOPACOM, HQMC, and PACFLT
• Integrate joint warfighting concepts and command relationships into operational planning and strategic assessment
• Execute joint and Marine Corps planning processes for operational plans, contingency plans, and strategic initiatives
• Build compelling visual and written briefings using Microsoft Office and military planning software
• Identify and solve complex fires and effects problems, presenting actionable solutions to senior decision makers
• Participate in operational planning teams, working groups, boards, and integrated planning conferences
• Attend daily command briefs and contribute to critical decision cycles
• Support synchronization meetings and working groups across MARFORPAC, PACFLT, USINDOPACOM, and joint service components
• Contribute to campaign-level assessments and joint validation boards for all-domain planning efforts
• Write operational orders, warning orders, execution orders, after-action reports, and strategic meeting minutes
• Schedule and deliver planning conferences, exercises, and wargaming events
• Support modernization assessments and autonomous systems integration for next-generation warfare capabilities

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Military Studies, International Relations, National Security, Strategic Studies, Operations Management, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in operations planning, military planning, readiness planning, contingency planning, or strategic analysis
• Proven track record supporting operational planning cycles, mission readiness activities, or force employment planning
• Working knowledge of military planning processes, joint planning concepts, and operational-level decision support
• Experience coordinating across diverse stakeholders and translating strategic objectives into executable operational plans
• Strong analytical writing, briefing, and communication skills with senior military leadership
• Ability to manage multiple complex planning efforts in high-tempo, dynamic operational environments

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Strategic Studies, Defense Analysis, Security Studies, Business Administration, Public Policy, or Operations Research
• Advanced Operational Planning Schools: JAWS, SAMS, MAWS, JCWS, JPME
• Senior Professional Military Education: CGSC, ILE, USMC CSC, MAGTF, NCSC, War College
• Professional certifications: PMP, CMP
• Prior military MOS experience: USMC 0302, 0502, 0511
• Background working with USINDOPACOM, MARFORPAC, HQMC, combatant command staff, Service component staff, or MEF headquarters

WHY K2

K2 is where mission-critical work meets world-class teams. We're an SBA 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization building the future of defense operations across DoD and government missions. When you join K2, you're not just taking a job — you're joining a legacy of excellence that honors our Native Hawaiian heritage while securing America's future.