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Medical Logistics Operations & Planning Analyst (MEDLOG SME)

JMark Services Inc., Honolulu, HI, United States


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.