Medical Logistics Operations & Planning Analyst (MEDLOG SME)

Location: Camp Smith, HI (MARFORPAC)
Clearance Required: Active Secret (TS/SCI preferred or eligible)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

    We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Logistics Operations & Planning Analyst (MEDLOG SME) to support the Office of the Force Surgeon (OFS) within U.S. Marine Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC). This role provides operational and strategic-level medical logistics (MEDLOG) expertise to support Health Services Support (HSS) operations, planning, and assessments across the Indo-Pacific theater.

    The selected candidate will serve as a key advisor to leadership, integrating medical logistics capabilities into operational planning, readiness assessments, and campaign execution. This position requires close coordination with OFS leadership, G-4 logistics staff, INDOPACOM stakeholders, and subordinate units.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Logistics Operations Support

• Support execution of MEDLOG operations aligned with Force Surgeon priorities and MARFORPAC HSS requirements
• Identify and assess operational MEDLOG requirements through coordination with subordinate and adjacent units
• Develop recommendations based on current and projected medical logistics capabilities
• Maintain MEDLOG operational baseline and contribute to overall logistics assessments
• Monitor classified and unclassified communications to identify emerging requirements, risks, and updates
• Develop and manage Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) for MEDLOG initiatives
• Review and validate operational products including briefs, reports, and action plans
• Maintain and update task tracking systems (e.g., TEAMS Task Tracker)

Operational Planning & Integration

• Provide MEDLOG expertise in Working Groups (WG), Operational Planning Teams (OPT), and synchronization meetings
• Support development of operational plans (OPLANs), Concept of Operations (CONOPs), and campaign planning efforts
• Advise leadership on sustainment capabilities, Class VIII requirements, and Global Pre-positioning Network (GPN) considerations
• Align MEDLOG planning with Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP) and joint doctrine
• Assess and integrate Allied and Partner logistics capabilities into planning efforts
• Identify capability gaps, risks, and opportunities across the theater

Reporting & Briefing

• Prepare executive-level briefings, including quad slides and operational summaries
• Provide weekly updates to the Force Surgeon and senior leadership
• Contribute to Surgeon General updates and synchronization briefings
• Compile inputs for monthly and quarterly Situation Reports (SITREPs)
• Support After-Action Reports (AARs), lessons learned, and readiness assessments

Strategic Assessments & Analysis

• Conduct research and analysis of MEDLOG operations and planning activities
• Evaluate doctrinal updates and recommend policy or planning adjustments
• Support annual Joint Assessments and campaign plan revisions
• Provide input to Annex Q and other sustainment planning documents
• Identify equipment, funding, and capability shortfalls

Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with OFS Directors (M4 Logistics, M5 Plans), G-4 staff, and INDOPACOM stakeholders
• Participate in cross-functional synchronization meetings across MARFORPAC and adjacent commands
• Coordinate MEDLOG inputs across multiple echelons and organizations
• Provide guidance to subordinate elements on reporting and planning requirements

Travel & Reporting

• Conduct official travel as required (estimated up to 2 trips annually)
• Produce trip reports capturing key observations, findings, and recommendations

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred or ability to obtain)
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Healthcare Administration, Military Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Demonstrated experience in medical logistics, sustainment operations, or military logistics planning
• Knowledge of Health Services Support (HSS) and MEDLOG operations
• Familiarity with Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP) and joint logistics doctrine
• Experience supporting operational planning (OPLANS/CONOPs) and staff coordination
• Strong analytical, briefing, and technical writing skills
• Experience working in classified and fast-paced operational environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting MARFORPAC, INDOPACOM, or Service Component Commands
• Knowledge of Class VIII medical supply chains and sustainment systems
• Experience with TEAMS, task tracking systems, or operational dashboards
• Background in military or government medical logistics operations
• Experience integrating Allied and Partner force logistics capabilities

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Operational Awareness
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Executive Communication & Briefing
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Mission Focus & Adaptability

Work Environment

    This role operates in a high-visibility, fast-paced headquarters environment supporting operational and strategic-level initiatives. The position requires responsiveness to short-notice taskings and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.