MEDLOG Operations & Plans Analyst

Serve as the Office of the Force Surgeon (OFS) medical logistics (MEDLOG) subject matter expert supporting MARFORPAC deliberate and contingency planning, focusing on Class VIII posture/sustainment, readiness, allied/partner interoperability, and operational logistics in support of the MARFORPAC Campaign Plan/Order and INDOPACOM-aligned efforts. The role provides continuity across planning cycles by assessing operational requirements, translating MEDLOG doctrine/system realities for planners/action officers, and producing high-quality staff products and recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

MEDLOG operations support

• Identify and assess operational-level MEDLOG requirements from subordinate/tactical inputs; compare against current/projected capabilities; provide recommendations to OFS leadership and functional staff.
• Monitor unclassified and classified communications to identify emerging MEDLOG requirements/issues/updates.
• Develop and manage Health Service Support (HSS) MEDLOG POA&Ms (Plans of Action & Milestones).
• Review/QA staff products (briefs, action plans, supporting documentation) and provide actionable feedback.
• Participate in working groups (WG), operational planning teams (OPT), synchronization meetings, and cross-functional touchpoints across MARFORPAC/INDOPACOM/adjacent components.
• Maintain operational task visibility by updating OFS Microsoft Teams task trackers/tasking tools.
• Provide weekly activity updates (e.g., quad slides, brief summaries) and elevate issues requiring Force Surgeon/OFS support.
• Provide MEDLOG inputs to annual assessments and campaign/Annex Q-related cycles; support required trip reports when directed.

MEDLOG planning support (Task Two)

• Participate in and inform planning events (WG/OPT/OPLAN/CONOP and emergent planning) by providing coordinated MEDLOG assessments, opinions, and expertise.
• Monitor doctrinal/policy updates (unclassified/classified as applicable) and advise on required adjustments to OFS/MARFORPAC policy, doctrine, or plans.
• Provide MEDLOG-specific inputs for exercise plans and Annex Q products; coordinate planning alignment with sustainment realities and subordinate/adjacent MEDLOG elements.

Reporting, deliverables, and quality

• Produce timely, analytically supported recommendations (e.g., gap/shortfall identification and mitigations; Class VIII status/readiness; program health; allied/partner capability assessments) and brief products when requested.
• Deliver recurring reports (e.g., monthly status and quarterly reports) aligned to government formats/timelines and incorporate leadership feedback.
• Follow OFS/MARFORPAC internal reviews to eliminate errors/omissions and ensure technical accuracy, revise products quickly when non-compliant.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years experience supporting military logistics and sustainment operations.
• Bachelors Degree/BS in a relevant field such as, logistics management, supply chain management etc.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight on mission-critical/high-visibility work; experience across DoD joint service and international military/civilian logistics networks.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Navy MEDLOG systems/reporting, including MAXIMO Logistics Command & Control.
• Advanced proficiency with collaboration tools and Microsoft Office (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and strong written/verbal communication.
• Military schooling such as SNCO Academy, Career Level School, Expeditionary Warfare School (EWS), and/or Supply School.
• TS/SCI

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Global Combat Support System–Marine Corps (GCSS‑MC) functions.
• Supply chain / logistics certifications (one or more): ASCM/APICS CSCP or CPIM, ISM CPSM, SOLE CPL (or equivalent).
• Healthcare/medical logistics credential (one or more): AHRMM CMRP (or equivalent medical materiel/readiness credential).
• Prior relevant MOS experience such as USMC MOS 0491, USN LS NEC, Army MOS 68J, or USAF AFSC 4A131.
• Professional certifications i.e. PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent.
• Additional PME/JPME (Joint Professional Military Education) that strengthens joint/coalition planning effectiveness (helpful given the joint/interoperability focus) .
• Possess applicable Navy AQD(s) OR completion of USMC Ground Supply Officer School.