Amentum is seeking a dynamic and innovative Electromagnetic Warfare Planner to provide research, analysis, and planning support to the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) Operations Directorate as part of a Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Cell supporting U.S. Pacific Air Force (PACAF) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
You would be an excellent candidate for this position if you:
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced, high impact, dynamic environment.
- Have experience and a desire to work independently to successfully achieve objectives.
- Have the experience and knowledge to support Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO) that will ensure freedom of action and mission assurance in all domains throughout the Pacific.
- Have experience working with AI or Language Model (LM) tools to support data analysis, reporting, or operational decision-making.
You will provide assistance to senior-level strategic planning and briefings, including preparing formal papers and background information for USPACOM and PACAF senior leader consumption. You'll also provide research and analysis of various pertinent national security policies, military strategies, vulnerability assessments, threat and intelligence assessments. This position will identify operational areas of concern, inform planning efforts, and help develop new concepts and identify new capabilities for Electromagnetic Warfare.
The ever-increasing demands associated with a congested and contested electromagnetic environment requires strategic and operational partners who are properly postured to meet mission critical requirements. You will support innovative approaches to integrating partner nation capabilities as well as close coordination with Service Components, research labs, industry, OSD, and Joint Staff.
This position will work directly for the USPACOM JEMSO cell with primary responsibility and place of work embedded at PACAF.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide assistance to senior-level strategic planning and briefings, including preparing formal papers and background information for USPACOM and PACAF senior leader consumption.
- Provide research and analysis of various EW related national security policies, military strategies, and capability integration that support USPACOM operations and exercises with a specific focus on PACAF related operations.
- Utilize experience and knowledge to support Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO) focused on PACAF operations that will ensure freedom of action and mission assurance in all domains throughout the Indo-Pacific.
- Support the integration and application of AI/LM tools to enhance data analysis, reporting accuracy, and operational insights.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree, in lieu of degree, at least 10 years of combined experience in Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) operations, capability development and/or policy.
- At least 3 years of experience at a Combatant Command, Service Component or equivalent HQ.
- At least 3 years of experience in the Indo-Pacific Area of Operations.
- Familiar with PACOM Theater Campaign Plan (TCP), Deliberate and Crisis Action Plans, and Operations Plans (OPLANS).
- Experience in writing reports, graphics and information papers.
- Experience analyzing operational data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with AI or Language Model (LM) tools in system administration, operational planning, or data analysis context.
- Must have an active Top Secret clearance and be SCI eligible. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree and/or attendance at Service Command and General Staff College.
- Background in U.S. Air Force JEMSO operations in the air domain.
- Experience coordinating with other Department of Defense (DoD) entities, including the Joint Staff, the Office of the Secretary of Defense and PACOM's Service Components as well as non-DoD organizations such as DHS and State Department.
- Graduate of Joint Electronic Warfare Theater Operations Course.
- Familiar with JEMSO applications and databases (FADE/MIST, CED, etc.)
Compensation & Benefits
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $140K - $155K (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com.
Compensation Details:
$140K - $155K
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
07/03/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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