Medical Logistics Planner
Oahu, Hawaii
Job ID: 4881
CALIBRE Systems, Inc., an Employee-Owned Management Consulting and Digital Transformation company, is seeking a Medical Logistics Planner to work in the Office of the Force Surgeon (OFS), and the M4 Medical Logistics (MEDLOG) Branch to support world-wide Operational and Concept Plans focused on Health Service Support (HSS) and requiring significant logistical structure and coordinated operational and strategic enablers.
The MEDLOG Branch works in close coordination with MARFORPAC G-4 to develop and establish a distributed laydown within the INDOPACOM Area of Operations (AOR) and facilitate the integration and testing of new and experimental medical and logistical systems and capabilities. The MEDLOG Branch establishes joint, bi-lateral, and service unique solutions and support while assisting Naval force integration based on amphibious and expeditionary ashore operations focused on conducting logistic planning and sustainment activities in this vast AOR.
The Office of the Force Surgeon MEDLOG Branch works with the staff and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate force protection requirements for forward positioned Class VIII items and equipment designed to medically support and enable forces and all directed missions. The Force Surgeon and staff operate in support of the MARFORPAC Campaign Plan and Campaign Order’s one Line of Operation and five Lines of Effort (LOE).
Tasks include:
· Development or refinement of medical logistics and sustainment plans, policies, and doctrine that support HSS and the overall MARFORPAC and theater sustainment effort and capabilities.
· Supporting MARFORPAC and INDOPACOM Joint Exercise Events and development.
· Provide subject matter expertise on inputs and data collection to support Navy and Marine Corps HSS capabilities and design.
· In coordination with the OFS U.S. Navy MEDLOG Officer, serve as a MARFORPAC OFS medical logistics expert for deliberate planning.
Support OFS MEDLOG operations and activities.
o Identify and assess operational level requirements based on inputs and coordination with subordinate tactical level elements. This information will be further informed by knowledge of current and projected medical logistics capabilities.
o Provide recommendations to the Director, M4; and OFS staff, Force Surgeon, and appropriate functional staff as needed.
DAILY TASKS
§ Monitor unclassified and classified electronic information and communications to identify emerging MEDLOG items, requirements, issues, and updates.
§ Assist in creating and managing HSS Medical Logistics POA&Ms in support of overall plans.
§ Review and confirm final products, action plans, briefs, and other support documentation, and provide feedback.
§ Participate in MARFORPAC Working Groups (WG), Operational Planning Teams (OPT), and synchronization meetings as needed.
§ Monitor and update the OFS TEAMS Task Tracker for related MEDLOG or Action Officer level tasks.
WEEKLY TASKS
§ Provide activities update to the Force Surgeon during the OFS Weekly Synchronization Meeting.
§ Participate in HQMC Weekly MEF/MARFOR HSS Synchronization TEAMS conference.
§ Provide updates to Force Surgeon to support weekly U.S. Navy Surgeon General Commander’s Update Brief.
§ In coordination with OFS Director, M4, participate in G-4 Weekly Synchronization Meetings. Provide updates and collect feedback and guidance from AC/S G-4 or G-4 staff to inform OFS operations and activities.
§ Participate in weekly Line of Effort meetings. Provide updates and collect guidance to continuously shape and design the OFS MEDLOG actions and policies that support MARFORPAC LOEs. Coordinate OFS LOE support with OFS staff and Action Officers.
MONTHLY TASKS
§ Compile and provide MEDLOG operational inputs for the OFS MARFORPAC monthly Situation Report (SITREP).
§ Conduct assessments and research of MEDLOG activities including integrated assessment and reporting coordination with INDOPACOM and HQ USMC.
§ Utilize and refine OFS MEDLOG assessment processes as needed.
§ Prepare and submit any MEDLOG inputs for Exercise or Operations lessons learned, medical equipment and funding shortfalls, or After-Action Reports.
QUARTERLY TASKS
§ As needed provide MEDLOG inputs for OFS Quarterly SITREPS or other reporting requirements.
§ In coordination with Director, M4, identify areas of MEDLOG collaboration with Allies and Partners.
ANNUAL TASKS
§ Coordinate with Director, M4 and G-4 to provide MEDLOG inputs and review of OFS inputs to the Annual Joint Assessment.
§ Provide MEDLOG inputs to annual and cyclical Annex Q design, OFS and G-4 support to MARFORPAC Campaign Plan and Order revisions, OPTs, and WGs.
§ Be prepared to support the coordination and integration of OFS and MARFORPAC MEDLOG inputs with INDOPACOM and adjacent Component Command annual reports.
§ Provide guidance to subordinate elements for any coordinated or consolidated annual report or data collection requirements.
TRIP REPORTS
§ Inform the government about new developments that the Contractor observes while on official travel for selected travel events by the COR.
Support OFS HSS planning.
o Participate and inform OFS and MARFORPAC planning activities [Working Groups (WG), Operational Planning Teams (OPT), Campaign Plans (CP), and emergent planning events] by providing MEDLOG expertise, opinions, and coordinated assessments to support planning efforts.
o Advising subordinate and adjacent MEDLOG elements on their MEDLOG planning to maintain synchronized, realistic plans input.
o Understand Allied and Partner logistics and sustainment capabilities and status to inform and support OFS and MARFORPAC plans.
DAILY TASKS
§ As required, in crisis or contingency, participate in emergent, or rapid, planning processes, WGs, or OPTs.
§ Monitor unclassified and classified doctrinal policies and documents for scheduled or emergent updates and advise Director, M4 of any adjustments or required changes to OFS or MARFORPAC policy or doctrine.
§ Assess any logistics doctrinal changes, or sustainment refinements and coordinate appropriate plans adjustments with OFS Director, M4 and Director, M5.
§ Monitor and update OFS Taskings with OFS staff to meet task deadlines or objectives while maintaining real-time task status reports within the OFS TEAMS Tasker Tracker.
§ Participate in MARFORPAC Working Groups (WG), Operational Planning Teams (OPT), Operational Plans (OPLANS) or Concept of Operations (CONOP) planning events as needed.
WEEKLY TASKS
§ Provide plans activities update to the Force Surgeon during the OFS Weekly Synchronization Meeting.
§ Be prepared to support OFS Director, M5, with weekly updates to inform scheduled or emergent planning requirements.
§ Provide updates to Force Surgeon to support weekly U.S. Navy Surgeon General Commander’s Update Brief.
§ Participate in G-4 Weekly Synchronization Meetings. Collect feedback and guidance from AC/S G-4 or G-4 staff to inform OFS plans.
§ Participate in weekly Line of Effort meetings. Provide updates and collect guidance to continuously shape and design the OFS MEDLOG policy and plans related to MARFORPAC staff guidance and LOE development/refinement. Coordinate OFS LOE synchronization with OFS planning staff.
§ Provide MEDLOG specific assessment and inputs for Exercise Plans & Annex Q’s.
MONTHLY TASKS
§ Assess MEDLOG plans statuses based on TEAMS Tasker Tracker and coordination with Director, M4 and M5.
§ Assess and provide updates to support MEDLOG planning reports and status for the OFS MARFORPAC monthly SITREP.
QUARTERLY TASKS
§ Provide MEDLOG planning inputs for OFS Quarterly SITREPS or other quarterly reporting requirements.
§ Conduct monthly assessment, in coordination with subordinate and higher MEDLOG elements, as well as other external agencies, on Allied and Partner logistics and sustainment capabilities. In coordination with Director, M4, to inform plans and operations, identify gaps and seams in logistics plans and capabilities as well as opportunities related to non-U.S. capabilities within the Theater.
ANNUAL TASKS
§ Coordinate with OFS Director, M4 and M5 to provide MEDLOG inputs and review of OFS inputs related to sustainment of OPLANS to the Annual Joint Assessment.
§ Conduct scheduled assessments of OPLANS and CONPLANS. Advise OFS planners on MEDLOG changes or refinements to support OFS inputs and work for MARFORPAC Campaign Plan and Campaign Order revisions.
§ Support the coordination and integration of OFS and MARFORPAC MEDLOG planning inputs with INDOPACOM and adjacent Component Command annual planning events.
§ Provide guidance to subordinate elements for any coordinated or consolidated annual plans requirements.
Required Skills
o U.S. Citizen
o Over 10 years of experience working within military logistics and sustainment operations.
o Holds an BA/BS degree, preferably relating to supply logistics and/or similar disciplines, or equivalent level of military schooling (SNCO Academy, Career Level School, EWS, Supply School).
o Able to work with minimal oversight on high visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and perform all functional duties independently. May oversee the efforts of less senior staff and or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific task.
o Experience working with Department of Defense joint service and international military and civilian logistics networks.
o Through understanding of the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP).
o Knowledge of U.S. Navy Medical Logistics systems and reporting, including MAXIMO Logistics Command and Control.
o Advance proficiency in written and verbal communication.
o Advanced proficiency with groupware applications (e.g., SharePoint, MS Teams) and the Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint., etc.)
o Must be able to travel.
Desired Qualifications Requirements:
o Experience and knowledge of Global Combat Support System- Marine Corps (GCSS-MC) functions is preferred.
o Possess the Navy Additional Qualification Designations (AQD) OR required to have completed USMC Ground Supply Officer School.
o Equivalent experience obtained by holding and performing these roles would be considered:
§ USMC: MOS 0491, Logistics/Mobility Chief is assigned as the primary MOS upon promotion to Gunnery Sergeant
§ USN: NEC Logistics Specialist (LS)
§ U.S. Army: MOS 68J Medical Logistics Specialist
§ U.S. Air Force: AFSC 4a131 Medical Materiel Specialist
Security Clearance: Hold a favorably adjudicated TS/SCI Security Clearance
required Experience
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