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Infographic showing various Retired Lieutenant Colonel job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $81,728 per year, or $39.3 per hour.

G-3/5 Future Operations Planner (Must be a graduate of SAW / SAM)

Terrestris LLC

New Orleans, LA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Future Operations Planner to support the Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) Headquarters (HQ), G-3/5 Future Operations Division and its associated sections in New Orleans, LA and throughout the continental United States (CONUS), as required with potential outside of the continental United States (OCONUS) coordination.
I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?
At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.
So, what will the Future Operations Planner at Terrestris do?
As the Future Operations Planner you will provide planning, program management, and mission assurance support to ensure MARFORRES programs and capabilities remain compliant with Department of War, Department of the Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps policies, procedures, standards, and benchmarks. You will also provide coordination and advisory support to Major Subordinate Commands and feedback to COMMARFORRES to ensure operational alignment and mission success.
What does a typical day look like for the Future Operations Planner?
You will:
  • Support the MARFORRES G-3/5 Future Operations Division in establishing and administering Marine Corps strategic and operational programs, projects, and actions.
  • Serve as a daily liaison between Headquarters Marine Corps Plans, Policies, and Operations (PP&O), MARFORRES Assistant Chief of Staff G-3/5, Deputy G-3/5, Future Operations Officer, section heads, and Major Subordinate Commands to ensure mission execution aligns with COMMARFORRES intent.
  • Apply in-depth knowledge of the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP), Joint Planning Process (JPP), and Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) to support program management decision-making, including development and tracking of Plans of Action and Milestones and analysis of joint, service, and MARFORRES-level directives impacting future operations.
  • Support the development of Marine Corps plans, processes, procedures, and policies in support of enterprise-level programs and initiatives. Coordinate with Department of War, Department of the Navy, Service Component, and Marine Corps working groups to ensure synchronization with MARFORRES strategic and operational planning efforts.
  • Utilize in-depth knowledge of Marine Corps Order 3061.1 (Total Force Mobilization and Deployment Plan) to develop Execution Orders, Planning Orders, Operations Orders, and Letters of Instruction in support of Global Force Management tasking
  • Coordinate planning efforts across action officers to align MARFORRES capabilities with CONUS and OCONUS exercises.
  • Provide operational planning support through participation in operations, exercise, and Theater Security Cooperation planning conferences. Prepare and deliver briefings on future operations topics as required.
  • Advise the G-3/5 Division Head on campaign development, deliberate and long-range operational planning, Department of War policy, and joint and service-level future readiness requirements.
  • Review, assess, and recommend updates to orders, directives, and policies governing operations.
  • Support task management activities using Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2) and the Automated Message Handling System (AMHS).

What qualifications do you look for?
You might be the professional we're looking for if you have:
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently without sponsorship.
  • An Active SECRET security clearance, or higher.
  • Retired as a U.S. Marine Corps Major (O-4) / Lieutenant Colonel (O-5) or higher with operational and strategic planning experience at the MEF level or higher OR Army, Navy, or Air Force experience at MEF-level equivalent or higher.
  • USMC MOS 0505 or other service equivalent.
  • Successfully attended and graduated from one of the following: the United States Marine Corps School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW), the United States Army School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS), the United States Navy Maritime Advanced Warfighting School (MAWS), or the United States Air Force school of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS).
  • A Minimum of (10) years of combined experience supporting the Department of Defense, including: - At least (5) years of experience in Joint Planning Process or future operations planning - At least (3) years of experience serving in a G-3 / 5 or J-3 organization, or at a Combatant Command or Service Component-level command in a planning or operations role.
  • A Minimum of (5) years of extensive experience with Marine Corps operational planning processes.
  • Working knowledge of the Marine Corps Planning Process, Joint Planning Process, and Joint Exercise Life Cycle.
  • Experience supporting joint, service, or component-level headquarters.
  • Familiarity with Marine Corps Order 3061.1, Total Force Mobilization and Deployment Plan.
  • Demonstrated strong briefing, coordination, and written communication skills.

We are extraimpressed by folks with:
  • Prior experience supporting Marine Forces Reserve, Major Subordinate Commands, or Headquarters Marine Corps.
  • Experience with Global Force Management planning.
  • Experience supporting campaign planning and enterprise-level initiatives.
  • Graduate of the U.S. Army War College, U.S. Marine Corps War College, or other Senior Service College.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?
We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.
Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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