Job description

Amentum is seeking a dynamic and innovative Administrative Operations Analyst to provide support to the U.S. Pacific Command (US PACOM) Requirements and Resources Directorate (J8). You would be an excellent candidate for this position if you: Enjoy working in a fast-paced, high impact, dynamic environment. Have experience and a desire to work independently to successfully achieve objectives. Have experience supporting the planning, scheduling, and briefing of Senior Executive Service, Flag, and General Officers. You will directly support the US PACOM J8 Director of Staff as part of the team assisting the Director in execution of his day-to-day operations. This role will span the full spectrum of support responsibilities to improve the overall performance of the Requirements and Resources Directorate leadership support team. Essential Responsibilities : Advise senior leadership on day-to-day execution of duties by using knowledge of leadership’s priorities. Prepare leadership for command battle rhythm events and bridge correspondence by preparing pre-event and post-event products for review. Improve front office efficiency by observing workflows and improving them by interfacing with KM/IT Subject Matter Experts. Coordinate with staff and leadership for the planning and deconflicting front office TDY/leave schedules and other front office administration. Assist in the coordination of Distinguished Visitors events to include coordination and guiding of action officers in support of Distinguished Visitor engagements. Prepare and track administrative correspondence for leadership review and decision making. Interface with other leadership office teams to provide administrative support Support the J8 Foreign Disclosure program. Minimum Requirements: At least 5 years of experience supporting Department of Defense. At least 2 years of experience working within the U.S. PACOM Headquarters. Experience in editing and revising reports, graphics, and information papers. Proficiency or demonstrated ability to quickly learn tools such as Enterprise Task Management Software , SharePoint and TEAMS. Experience in defining requirements for automation and knowledge management tools based on observing operational/administrative workflows Highly proficient at Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Must have an active Top-Secret clearance and be SCI eligible. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience serving in a Senior Executive Service (SES), Flag/General Officer front office, including roles such as Office Aide, Executive Assistant, Writer, or other key leadership support positions. More than 10 years of staff experience within a Two-Star Flag or General Officer Headquarters. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Extensive experience coordinating across Department of Defense (DoD) entities—including the Joint Staff, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and U.S. PACOM Service Components—as well as with interagency partners such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State. Compensation & Benefits HIRING SALARY RANGE: $135K - $155K (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com Compensation Details: $135,000 - $155,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 10/20/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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Amentum is seeking a dynamic and innovative Administrative Operations Analyst to provide support to the U.S. Pacific Command (US PACOM) Requirements and Resources Directorate (J8).
You would be an excellent candidate for this position if you:
Enjoy working in a fast-paced, high impact, dynamic environment.
Have experience and a desire to work independently to successfully achieve objectives.
Have experience supporting the planning, scheduling, and briefing of Senior Executive Service, Flag, and General Officers.
Advise senior leadership on day-to-day execution of duties by using knowledge of leadership’s priorities.
Prepare leadership for command battle rhythm events and bridge correspondence by preparing pre-event and post-event products for review.
Improve front office efficiency by observing workflows and improving them by interfacing with KM/IT Subject Matter Experts.
Coordinate with staff and leadership for the planning and deconflicting front office TDY/leave schedules and other front office administration.
Assist in the coordination of Distinguished Visitors events to include coordination and guiding of action officers in support of Distinguished Visitor engagements.
Prepare and track administrative correspondence for leadership review and decision making.
Interface with other leadership office teams to provide administrative support
Support the J8 Foreign Disclosure program.
At least 5 years of experience supporting Department of Defense.
At least 2 years of experience working within the U.S. PACOM Headquarters.
Experience in editing and revising reports, graphics, and information papers.
Proficiency or demonstrated ability to quickly learn tools such as Enterprise Task Management Software , SharePoint and TEAMS.
Experience in defining requirements for automation and knowledge management tools based on observing operational/administrative workflows
Highly proficient at Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Must have an active Top-Secret clearance and be SCI eligible. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.
More than 10 years of staff experience within a Two-Star Flag or General Officer Headquarters.
$135,000 - $155,000

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Demonstrated experience serving in a Senior Executive Service (SES), Flag/General Officer front office, including roles such as Office Aide, Executive Assistant, Writer, or other key leadership support positions.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

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401(K)

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Parental Leave