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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.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead assigned planning support efforts across operational, functional, campaign, and posture planning cycles to meet directed timelines\n Synchronize inputs across USINDOPACOM, Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC), MARFORPAC staff divisions, adjacent components/sub-unified commands, and Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEFs)\nManage planning tasks, suspense dates, staffing actions, decision points, and follow-through to reduce delays and rework\n Run Operational Planning Team (OPT) and working group support (prep, read-aheads, notes/actions, closeout)\nDevelop briefing decks, information papers, and planning documents for senior leader review/approval\nEdit and format products to ensure clarity, consistency, and executive-ready quality using established standards\nMaintain version control and auditable staffing/coordination records across iterations\nCoordinate program-based planning tasks to align assumptions, inputs, and outputs across organizations\n Support posture initiative planning activities by organizing inputs, staffing actions, and implementation tracking (as directed)\n Coach junior staff on battle rhythm discipline, staffing hygiene, and product formatting to improve throughput\nBachelors and ten (10) years or more of related experience; 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