About the Role
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.
Salary
$130,000 - $150,000 per year
Requirements
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
About the Company
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.