This position provides critical logistics planning, operational coordination, and strategic analysis support to the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) Logistics and Engineering Directorate (J4), in operationalizing the Department of Defense Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF). The role is assigned to the Multinational Logistics Branch, Plans & Exercise Division (J45) focuses on optimizing theater-level maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities, strengthening bilateral/multilateral logistics partnerships, and integrating logistics posture into the broader Theater Campaign Plan (TCP), Theater Posture Plan (TPP) and Theater Security Cooperation Program (TSCP).
The role is highly dynamic and adaptive to command, Office of the Under Secretary of War, Acquisition and Sustainment OUSW(A&S), and Joint Staff priorities, requiring an experienced strategic planner who can operate independently with minimal guidance in a fast-paced joint environment. The RSF Program Analyst serves as a key contractor supporting USPACOM sustainment resiliency objectives. Primary requirements include the ability to conduct high-level logistics capability assessments, facilitate partner engagements, draft bilateral agreements, and integrate regional MRO initiatives into major joint operations, security cooperation activities, and respective theater defense plans. Exceptional written and oral communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate across multi-echelon Joint Logistics Enterprise (JLEnt) organizations and foreign military counterparts, are mandatory for success.
Key Responsibilities:
RSF Implementation & Strategy: Operationalize the DoD Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF) strategy within the USPACOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). Identify, assess, and leverage regional, bilateral, and multilateral Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities to build forward-deployed sustainment resilience.
Bilateral Engagements & Agreements: Plan, coordinate, and execute bilateral logistics staff talks, working groups, and forums with regional allies and key partners (e.g., Australia, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Singapore). Support the drafting, negotiation, and maintenance of bilateral logistics instruments, including Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements (ACSA), Memoranda of Understanding / Agreement (MOU/MOA) and Implementing Arrangements (IA).
Security Cooperation Integration: Align regional sustainment initiatives with the USPACOM Theater Security Cooperation program. Coordinate logistics capacity-building projects, Excess Defense Articles (EDA) transfers, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) sustainment to ensure long-term partner nation interoperability and maintenance self-sufficiency.
Doctrine & Policy Alignment: Ensure all regional sustainment plans, bilateral arrangements, and security cooperation activities comply with applicable Department of Defense Directives (DoDD), Instructions (DoDI), Joint Publications, and statutory authorities (Title 10 USC).
Interagency & Component Sync: Synchronize RSF and bilateral initiatives across USPACOM Service Components (USARPAC, PACFLT, PACAF, MARFORPAC), Sub-Unified Commands (USFK, USFJ, SOCPAC, SPACE-PAC), the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)), Joint Staff J4, and Defense Agencies (DLA, DSCA).
Executive Reporting & Briefings: Draft high-quality staff products, including Executive Summaries (EXSUMs), Information Papers, Action Memoranda, and Talking Points. Deliver executive-level briefings to General/Flag Officers (GO/FO) and foreign defense dignitaries.
The candidate must demonstrate a keen understanding of and the ability to apply the following statutory policies, DoD Directives and Instructions, Joint Publications, and strategic guidance supporting theater security cooperation, bilateral logistics, and regional sustainment:
• DoD Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF) Strategy: Directs the establishment of a globally connected, editorially resilient network of regional maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities with allies and partners.
• DSCA 5105.38-M: Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM)
• Title 10, U.S. Code, Chapter 16 (Security Cooperation): Statutory authorities governing military-to-military engagements, humanitarian assistance, and security capacity-building programs (specifically Sections 311, 332, and 333).
• Title 10, U.S. Code, Sections 2341-2350 (ACSA): Statutory authorities governing Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements with allied and friendly foreign forces.
• DoDD 5135.02, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)): Defines authorities and responsibilities for DoD-wide sustainment, logistics, and product support policy.
• DoDI 5132.03, DoD Policy and Responsibilities Relating to Security Cooperation: Establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for the administration and execution of DoD security cooperation programs.
• DoDI 3000.12, Management of U.S. Global Defense Posture (GDP): Sets policy and procedures for identifying, planning, and securing host nation logistics and sustainment support during military operations.
• DoDI 4000.19, Support Agreements: Establishes policies and procedures for interservice, intergovernmental, and bilateral support agreements.
• DoDI 2010.06, Materiel Interoperability and Standardization with Allies and Coalition Partners: Governs the development of interoperable systems and shared sustainment networks.
• JP 4-08, Logistics in Support of Multinational Operations: Core joint doctrine for planning, synchronizing, and executing logistics in multinational, bilateral, and treaty-based environments.
• JP 4-0, Joint Logistics: Establishes the foundational principles of joint logistics and the coordination of the Joint Logistics Enterprise (JLEnt).
• JP 5-0, Joint Planning: Applies the Joint Planning Process (JPP) to logistics supportability and theater campaign planning
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Required Qualifications and Experience: • Communication Mastery: Exceptional written and oral communication is a strict requirement. The candidate must be skilled at drafting formal staff packages (action memos, bilateral agreements, background papers) and presenting complex sustainment concepts to USPACOM leadership and international defense officials. • Combatant Command & Component Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience operating within a Geographic Combatant Command (GCC) environment (preferably USPACOM) or at a sub-unified/Service Component headquarters level. • Bilateral & Security Cooperation Experience: Demonstrated experience managing bilateral logistics portfolios, participating in bilateral military staff talks, or executing Security Cooperation/Security Assistance programs (e.g., ACSA, FMS, or Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangements). • RSF & Industrial Base Familiarity: Demonstrated understanding of the defense industrial base, product support strategies, depot-level maintenance processes, and global commercial MRO networks. • Systems Knowledge: Proficiency with and ability to apply security cooperation management tools (e.g., Global Theater Security Cooperation Management Information System (G-TSCMIS) / Socium) and logistics databases (e.g., ACSA Global Automated Tracking and Reporting System (AGATRS). This also includes the use of Tasker Management Systems (e.g. ETMS2), LOGCOP and AI tools (e.g. Claude, Maven Smart System) and other essential IT systems to perform work. • Personnel Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance is required; TS/SCI eligibility is highly desired. • Travel Requirements: Must be able to travel internationally within the USPACOM AOR (e.g. Japan, South Korea, Australia, Philippines, and Singapore) and domestically, 6-8 times a year, not to exceed 20% of the time. Hui Huliau and its subsidiaries are participants of E-Verify. Hui Huliau and its subsidiaries are drug free workplaces. |
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