Senior Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) Specialist

Senior Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) Specialist

Nakupuna Consulting is looking for a Senior Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) Specialist. This position is part of a team supporting the USINDOPACOM Alpha contract. The Senior JOPES Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing the deployment, redeployment, and rotation of forces through the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES). This position serves as a subject-matter expert (SME) for automated planning processes supporting Department of Defense (DoD) contingency and crisis action planning. The specialist ensures accurate documentation of deployment plans, maintains technical expertise in JOPES and related systems, and provides critical analytical and advisory support to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Oversee and execute deployment, redeployment, and rotation of forces, ensuring all movement requirements are accurately documented in JOPES
• Maintain detailed working knowledge of JOPES databases, supporting systems, command roles, policies, and communication protocols
• Serve as the subject-matter expert and civilian authority for automated planning and deployment execution systems.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to improve command control procedures and processes
• Extract and analyze information from global force management systems and manage rotational and emergent requirements within JOPES
• Participate as a member of joint planning groups and operational planning teams supporting crisis operations
• Provide technical advice and assistance to internal and external functional elements related to movement requirements and planning
• Assess requirements for and participate in the development of computer programs and tools to meet user needs.
• Evaluate the impact of emerging technology on current and future planning systems; serve as SME for next-generation global command and control systems (GCCS) and JOPES upgrades
• Perform other duties as assigned to support mission objectives

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Work Location : Honolulu, Hawaii.

Clearance Requirement : Must have an active TS / SCI security clearance required. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements : The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation :

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $110,000.00 to $185,000.00 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.