KRILLA KALEIWAHEA LLC Senior Planning Support Specialist Aiea, HI · Full time

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A Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) government contracting company positioned to bring the private sector's efficiency, speed, and excellence to government projects. www.K2-NHO.com

About K2

K2 brings world-class leadership to the federal arena, uniting decades of government, military, and private-sector experience to deliver complex, high-impact programs with precision. As a Top Secret facility cleared organization, our senior team has led programs at the highest levels, managed major federal initiatives, and driven private-sector innovation, accelerating mission outcomes and elevating federal performance. K2 is an SBA-certified 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization.

The Role

As a Senior Planning Support Specialist, you'll own delivery of assigned planning support outputs for MARFORPAC G-5, applying established templates and standards, managing the planning battle rhythm, and ensuring actions move from tasking to closure. This is an execution-focused role for a disciplined planner who can synchronize complex inputs across major commands and deliver materials that hold up under senior leader scrutiny.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned planning support efforts across operational, functional, campaign, and posture planning cycles to meet directed timelines
• Synchronize inputs across USINDOPACOM, 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, and closeout
• Develop briefing decks, information papers, and planning documents for senior leader review and approval
• Edit and format products to ensure clarity, consistency, and executive-ready quality using established standards
• Maintain version control and auditable staffing and coordination records across iterations
• Coordinate program-based planning tasks to align assumptions, inputs, and outputs across organizations
• Support posture initiative planning activities by organizing inputs, staffing actions, and implementation tracking
• Coach junior staff on battle rhythm discipline, staffing hygiene, and product formatting

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent practical experience) in a relevant field
• Career level school completion (e.g., Expeditionary Warfare School or service equivalent)
• Intermediate Level Schools (ILS) completion (e.g., Marine Corps Command and Staff College or service equivalent)
• 7+ years of experience supporting military, joint, or federal civilian planning
• Demonstrated proficiency in producing and editing briefing decks, information papers, and formal planning documents
• Demonstrated education and application of the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP) and Joint Planning Process (JPP)
• Familiarity with JPEC processes and joint planning forums (e.g., OPTs, joint planning groups)
• Must be TS/SCI eligible, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI access

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced level planning education (e.g., JAWS, SAMS, SAW, MAWS, or SAASS)
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP)
• Prior relevant MOS experience (e.g., USMC 0507/0505/0502/0511 or service equivalent)
• Prior experience working with or alongside USINDOPACOM, MARFORPAC, HQMC, a combatant command, Service component, or MEF HQ

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $130,000–$150,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Location: Camp Smith, MARFORPAC

K2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is an immediate opening.