JERRY L. PERSHIN

Okinawa

Summary

Operational Plans Analyst with over 15 years of experience in deliberate planning and operational analysis within the INDOPACOM theater. Demonstrated ability to integrate installation capabilities into operational design and synchronize requirements across multinational exercises, enhancing mission readiness and strategic decision-making.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager / Operational Plans Analyst

3d Marine Division G6

Okinawa

06.2021 - 08.2025

Engaged in deliberate planning activities supporting INDOPACOM OPLANS and CONPLANS, integrating installation capabilities into operational design and contingency planning.
Applied the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP) to conduct operational and tactical-level analysis, identify operational requirements, and develop courses of action supporting installation and theater objectives.
Conducted operational data analysis to identify planning gaps and develop actionable solutions supporting installation operational requirements.
Acted as a principal operational planning advisor supporting Marine Corps Installations Pacific and III Marine Expeditionary Force operational planning requirements across the INDOPACOM theater.
Coordinated boards, bureaus, centers, cells, and working groups (BB&C/WGs) to synchronize operational requirements across functional stakeholders.
Developed and implemented programs, policies, and procedures supporting operational activities, training events, and multinational exercises.
Prepared and delivered senior leader briefings to Marine Corps, Joint, and Combined leadership, clearly articulating planning scope, methodology, assumptions, and operational impacts.
Collaborated with customers, project team leaders, and multinational partners—including foreign nationals— to resolve operational planning challenges and improve interoperability.

Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Planner

United States Forces Korea (USFK) J6

Seoul

06.2018 - 05.2021

Facilitated Joint and Combined operational planning at operational and strategic levels within INDOPACOM theater, enhancing mission alignment and readiness.
Conducted analysis and refinement of component-level OPLANS and CONPLANS, supporting contingency planning and operational readiness.
Applied the Joint Planning Process (JPP) during planning conferences, operational planning teams, and cross-functional working groups.
Coordinated Joint, Service, and Combined staff elements to integrate operational requirements into operational plans and installation support activities.
Participated in operational planning venues supporting training events, exercises, and operational activities across the Combined Forces Command structure.
Maintained planning documentation, operational data repositories, and information management processes across SIPR and CENTRIX networks.
Presented executive-level operational briefings to senior Joint and Combined leadership, providing critical analytical assessments and actionable operational recommendations.
Acted as a technical subject matter expert to review and edit operational planning documents from external agencies and partner organizations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis

Norwich University

Northfield

Skills

Spectrum management
Tactical analysis
Operational planning
Joint planning expertise
Requirements synchronization
Training and exercise planning
Course of action development
DoD network management
Operational venues coordination
Project management proficiency
Data analysis and problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration
Briefing support
Training development
Analytical thinking
Critical thinking
Attention to detail
Strategic planning
Clear communication
Strategic communication
Staff integration

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Security Clearance

Active SECRET Clearance, Eligible for continued access to classified information

Professional Military Education

Joint Command, Control, Communications, and Computers Planners Course
Joint Electronic Warfare Theater Operations Planning Course
Joint Task Force Electromagnetic Spectrum Planning Course
Space Operations Planning — Air Force Institute of Technology
Advanced Information Operations Planner
Marine Corps SNCO Advanced Course

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