Operational Planning and Posture SME Jobs

Operational Planning & Posture SMECedar International LLC is currently seeking an Operational Planning & Posture SME. The Operational Planning & Posture SME is the branch's technical/functional authority for deliberate planning support and posture-related planning integration. The role defines and sustains planning-support rigorstandards, quality gates, and expert advisoryso high-visibility products remain coherent, defensible, and aligned with guidance across the Joint Planning and Execution Community (JPEC). Unlike the Senior role, the SME does not own daily suspense tracking/battle rhythm execution; the SME intervenes where complexity, risk, or ambiguity threatens outcomes.Key Responsibilities:Define planning-support standards (templates, quality gates, staffing checklists, traceability expectations, version-control conventions) for branch-wide useAdvise government leads on complex planning-support approaches (staffing strategy, integration paths, decision points, adjudication methods)Perform senior technical review of high-visibility briefs, information papers, and final planning documents to ensure clarity, consistency, and decision-readinessResolve the hardest integration problems (conflicting guidance, misaligned assumptions, incomplete inputs) and recommend defensible tradeoffs and mitigation pathsTranslate policy/guidance into actionable planning inputs and posture initiative implications (as directed by government leads)Strengthen Operational Planning Team (OPT)/working group outcomes by shaping narratives, analytical framing, and decision-quality criteria (not meeting administration)Coach Senior and junior staff on advanced staff writing, editorial judgment, and staffing discipline through targeted reviewsAssess systemic bottlenecks and recommend repeatable improvements to reduce rework and improve first-pass acceptance (without taking over daily execution)Experience and Skills:Masters degree (or equivalent practical experience) in a relevant fieldCareer level and intermediate level military education (Expeditionary Warfare School, Marine Corps Command and Staff College (other service equivalents))10+ years deep experience supporting joint/service planning and senior-leader decision support, including production and critical review of staff productsDemonstrated mastery of JPEC planning forums and staffing dynamics (e.g., OPTs, joint planning groups (JPGs))Knowledge and application experience in the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP) and Joint Planning Process (JPP)Expert capability drafting/editing planning products and enforcing consistency, traceability, and formatting disciplineAbility to comply with government workplace requirements and obtain/maintain any required access/eligibilityStrongly Preferred Intermediate or top-level operational planning education (e.g., JAWS/SAMS/MAWS/SAASS/Service and Joint War Colleges or Fellowships Senior PME (e.g., CGSC/ILE, USMC CSC, Naval/War College equivalents))Prior experience with USINDOPACOM, MARFORPAC, HQMC, a combatant command, Service component, or MEF HQDoctoral degree in a relevant fieldSkills & Competencies:Deep functional expertise in deliberate planning support and posture planning integrationAdvanced analytic framing and problem-solving under ambiguityExpert-level writing/editing and product coherence managementInfluence without authority; credible advisory presence with senior stakeholdersStandards-setting, coaching, and quality assurance mindsetPhysical Requirements:Willingness and ability to travel via locally provided aircraft, vehicles, and boats to remote locations.Ability to work in challenging environments, including high-threat areas and adverse weather conditions.Travel: Medium 25%Ability to work in secure, fast-paced operational environments. Must meet physical and medical standards for access to military facilities.Able to travel as required within PACAF/USINDOPACOM AOR.What We Offer:Comprehensive benefits package401k optionProfessional online learning opportunities and developmentCollaborative and supportive work environmentPaid Time off (PTO)11 Company Paid HolidaysHui Huliau and its subsidiaries are participants of E-Verify. Hui Huliau and its subsidiaries are drug free workplaces.