Medical Logistics Planner (MEDLOG)

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a Medical Logistics Planner to support U.S. Marine Corps operational planning and medical logistics readiness efforts within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. The selected candidate will provide subject matter expertise in medical logistics (MEDLOG), sustainment planning, operational readiness, and Health Service Support (HSS) coordination in support of Marine Corps and joint operational objectives.

The Medical Logistics Planner will support planning activities, operational assessments, readiness reporting, and coordination efforts across multiple stakeholders and functional areas. This position requires the ability to operate independently in a dynamic environment while supporting high-visibility operational planning initiatives and contingency response activities.

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Analyze and assess operational medical logistics requirements in support of contingency planning, exercises, and operational readiness initiatives.
• Evaluate MEDLOG capabilities, sustainment posture, and Class VIII support requirements and provide recommendations to government leadership.
• Support operational planning efforts including working groups, operational planning teams, synchronization meetings, and planning conferences.
• Review operational requirements and identify logistics gaps, shortfalls, and mitigation strategies related to medical sustainment and readiness.
• Monitor operational reporting, communications, and planning updates to identify emerging medical logistics issues and support requirements.
• Develop and maintain plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms), operational trackers, briefing materials, and readiness products.
• Prepare reports, briefings, assessments, and decision-support materials for senior leadership and operational staff.
• Coordinate with subordinate units, joint organizations, and external stakeholders to support planning alignment and operational integration.
• Support development and review of Health Service Support planning documentation, including operational annexes and supporting plans.
• Provide quality assurance reviews of staff packages, planning products, and operational documentation to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with organizational standards.
• Maintain awareness of current doctrine, policies, and medical logistics processes impacting operational planning and readiness.
• Support exercise planning activities and provide MEDLOG expertise during contingency and deliberate planning efforts.
• Track assigned actions and provide recurring status updates to leadership regarding ongoing operational support activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of mission requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, healthcare administration, business management, or related field.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience supporting military logistics, sustainment operations, or medical logistics planning.
• Experience supporting operational planning activities within a military or joint operational environment.
• Knowledge of medical logistics systems, readiness reporting, and sustainment planning processes.
• Experience preparing operational reports, briefings, and staff coordination products for senior leadership.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Marine Corps or Indo-Pacific operational planning activities.
• Experience with Global Combat Support System-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC) or other military logistics management systems.
• Knowledge of Health Service Support planning and operational medical sustainment concepts.
• Professional certifications related to logistics, supply chain management, or program management.
• Prior military experience in medical logistics, supply, sustainment, or operational planning fields.
• Completion of military professional military education courses or joint planning coursework.
• Experience supporting joint, coalition, or multinational operations and exercises.

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:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

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 $100,000.00 to $155,000.00 (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.