Join Life Cycle Engineering. Lead with purpose. Own the outcome. Do the right thing the right way.Why Choose LCE?- Employee Ownership (ESOP): Build financial stake in your work. Our 100% employee-owned model directly connects your contributions to company performance and long-term wealth creation.
- Award-Winning Culture: Join an organization repeatedly recognized as a "Best Place to Work" driven by integrity, mutual respect, and a supportive team environment.
- Impactful Mission: Support defense operations, waterfront engineering, cyber infrastructure, and asset reliability programs that keep fleets and operations mission ready.
Opportunity Summary
The Policy and Plans Support Specialist supporting INDOPACOM at Camp Smith Hawaii 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.
Primary Responsibilities- Support 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 across 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
Security Clearance Requirements- U.S. citizenship
- U.S. DoD TS/SCI eligible security clearance
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent practical experience) in a relevant field
- 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
- 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 Qualifications- Advanced planning education (e.g., JAWS/SAMS/MAWS/JCWS/JPME)
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP)
- Prior relevant MOS experience (e.g., USMC 0505/0302/0502/0511)
- Prior experience working with/alongside USINDOPACOM, MARFORPAC, HQMC, a combatant command, Service component, or MEF HQ
Physical Expectations- Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, standing, and occasional prolonged sitting
- Maneuvering within confined spaces in a restricted environment
- Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without assistance
- Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment
This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.
This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.
Benefit Offerings- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & company matched 401(k)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Free life and disability insurance with supplemental coverage options
- Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Plan, & Lifestyle Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
- Flexible schedules, casual work environment, and relaxed dress code
- Continuing education and professional development programs at all levels
- Free access to online training library including certification preparation
- Bonus program, employee referral program, monetary recognition opportunities, and more…
Benefits may vary based on employment status, business unit, and location.
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.