Operations Specialist Jobs in Hawaii
Operations Specialist jobs in Hawaii are concentrated in Honolulu, Hilo, and Kailua-Kona, where demand is steady across defense contracting, tourism and hospitality, and healthcare operations. Major employers with lasting operations footprints in Hawaii include Booz Allen Hamilton, Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, and the state's network of military support contractors. The most sought-after specialties are logistics coordination, facilities operations, and healthcare operations management, with openings at both coordinator and senior analyst levels. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Bering-Alaka'ina Holdings, LLC is looking for a Public Affairs Media Operations Assessment Specialist to provide financial and travel support services to our Government customer located in Camp Smith, Hawai'i.
Public Affairs Plans and Media Operations Assessment Services research, draft, and coordinate media engagement activities with higher headquarters and lower echelons in support of INDOPACOM's key leader engagement plan and OAIs. You will coordinate on PAG and develop response to query (RTQ) packages on issues and operations to leadership.
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attend, as a PA representative, INDOPACOM's B2C2WG organizational construct meetings, which occur daily, and support emergent odd shift hours requirements when the Public Affairs Office shifts to 24-hour operations scheduling, typically in the event of crisis or exercises.
- Update the “Talkers” document quarterly with commander and other relevant quotes and talking points. Ensure public affairs guidance and talking points are appropriately captured in B2C2WG products. Ensure that all PA products are reviewed by and distributed IAW established processes to Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs (OSD/PA) or Joint Staff Public Affairs (JS/PA), subordinate command Public Affairs offices, across INDOPACOM directorates, and other interagency Public Affairs entities.
- Conduct research of the media environment by reviewing news clips from other defense entities, news outlets and trending topics to preemptively identify stories with potential INDOPACOM equities that may generate media queries. Draft communication products such as the PA update, PAG, RTQs, TPs, and other PA products and coordinate with OSD, INDOPACOM directorates, US Embassy public affairs and other stakeholders to finalize products and disseminate them in accordance with OSD or INDOPACOM policies. Research the reporter and related topic for queries and summaries.
- Plan and conduct up to daily conference calls with public affairs offices, including both higher headquarters and INDOPACOM component PA offices.
- Facilitate media interviews with INDOPACOM senior leaders or subject matter experts. Provide on-the-spot media training to INDOPACOM senior leaders or designated spokespersons during planned media engagements.
- Develop executive-level products to prepare INDOPACOM senior leaders for media engagements, to include INDOPACOM commander’s “Trip Book,” compiling talking points, transcripts and other materials as relevant. Provide all PA content before travel or event to leadership.
- Plan for and coordinate approval with OSD for media embeds and embarks on board component vessels or aircraft in support of INDOPACOM OAIs or in support of INDOPACOM senior leader travel. Synchronize travel schedules, visa requirements, and country coordination with INDOPACOM and U.S. Embassy staffs for media embeds. Provide leadership updates on the status of planned media embeds.
- Write and edit news and feature stories in Microsoft Word and in accordance with Associated Press style guide for publication on the INDOPACOM website and social media platforms.
Normal business workday consists of the hours between the hours of 10:30am-6:30pm, Monday through Friday, except for federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.
Public Affairs Media Ops Assessment Specialist services may be required to adjust hours to 0430-1330 to support the daily news clips release at 0630 and support to the Joint Operations Center Operations (JOC) and Intelligence brief every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 0800. Odd shift times may be required to support emergent odd shift hours requirements when the Joint Operations Center (JOC) shifts to 24-hour operations scheduling, typically in the event of crisis or exercises and potentially as frequently as once a month for up to 7-10 days. J0PAC shall give at least 48-hours notification when any adjustment to the work schedule is determined to be necessary.
REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Educational background in communications, public affairs/relations, marketing, data analytics, and/or international affairs is a plus.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in media communications, dissemination techniques, and methods - Five years’ experience preferred.
- Experience in how to conduct research in support of media mapping to determine pertinent media sources within specified countries.
- Experience in the analytical assessment of and development of media and social media products, reception, and impact - Five years’ experience preferred.
- Experience in developing ways to assess programs and activities across the project and organization and designated target audiences with measures of effectiveness and measures of performance.
- Ability to research, develop, and recommend courses of action for improvement based on assessment results.
- Knowledge of statistical and analytical tools, and how to leverage them to suggest improvements designed to expand engagement and followership.
- Knowledge of how to conduct research to determine key foreign communicators, (government officials, journalists, religious leaders, etc.) their leanings, and target audiences.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, C2IE, and SharePoint.
- Knowledge of the U.S. military structure, culture, and language.
- Excellent communication (both verbal and written) briefing, public affairs, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate as a team.
- Knowledge of social media applications and technologies.
- Knowledge of current industry best practices and trends regarding social media platform and website development/design, management, security technologies and protocols, as well as the applicable technologies to create dynamic website features.
- Knowledge of key analytics and metrics pertaining to social media platforms and websites.
- Knowledge of procedures and tools for monitoring web traffic, developing web content, and coordinating technical issues and support with the USINDOPACOM web host/server.
REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must have an active Secret Clearance to start.
COMPENSATION DETAILS:
- $105,000.00 - $110,000.00
- The compensation range or hourly rate provided is a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and applicable laws.
Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.
As a part of BSNC, Bering- Alakaina Holdings gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Qualified job candidates will generally be considered in the following order: BSNC shareholders, descendants, shareholder spouses, current employees, and outside candidates. The BSNC Shareholder Development department tracks and monitors the implementation of the Shareholder Hire Preference across its operations.
Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses and includes Ke`aki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kūpono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC; Po`okela Solutions, LLC; Kīkaha Solutions, LLC; and Pololei Solutions, LLC.
For additional information, please visit www.beringalakaina.com
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Bering-Alaka'ina Holdings, LLC is looking for a Public Affairs Media Operations Assessment Specialist to provide financial and travel support services to our Government customer located in Camp Smith, Hawai'i.
Public Affairs Plans and Media Operations Assessment Services research, draft, and coordinate media engagement activities with higher headquarters and lower echelons in support of INDOPACOM's key leader engagement plan and OAIs. You will coordinate on PAG and develop response to query (RTQ) packages on issues and operations to leadership.
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attend, as a PA representative, INDOPACOM's B2C2WG organizational construct meetings, which occur daily, and support emergent odd shift hours requirements when the Public Affairs Office shifts to 24-hour operations scheduling, typically in the event of crisis or exercises.
- Update the “Talkers” document quarterly with commander and other relevant quotes and talking points. Ensure public affairs guidance and talking points are appropriately captured in B2C2WG products. Ensure that all PA products are reviewed by and distributed IAW established processes to Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs (OSD/PA) or Joint Staff Public Affairs (JS/PA), subordinate command Public Affairs offices, across INDOPACOM directorates, and other interagency Public Affairs entities.
- Conduct research of the media environment by reviewing news clips from other defense entities, news outlets and trending topics to preemptively identify stories with potential INDOPACOM equities that may generate media queries. Draft communication products such as the PA update, PAG, RTQs, TPs, and other PA products and coordinate with OSD, INDOPACOM directorates, US Embassy public affairs and other stakeholders to finalize products and disseminate them in accordance with OSD or INDOPACOM policies. Research the reporter and related topic for queries and summaries.
- Plan and conduct up to daily conference calls with public affairs offices, including both higher headquarters and INDOPACOM component PA offices.
- Facilitate media interviews with INDOPACOM senior leaders or subject matter experts. Provide on-the-spot media training to INDOPACOM senior leaders or designated spokespersons during planned media engagements.
- Develop executive-level products to prepare INDOPACOM senior leaders for media engagements, to include INDOPACOM commander’s “Trip Book,” compiling talking points, transcripts and other materials as relevant. Provide all PA content before travel or event to leadership.
- Plan for and coordinate approval with OSD for media embeds and embarks on board component vessels or aircraft in support of INDOPACOM OAIs or in support of INDOPACOM senior leader travel. Synchronize travel schedules, visa requirements, and country coordination with INDOPACOM and U.S. Embassy staffs for media embeds. Provide leadership updates on the status of planned media embeds.
- Write and edit news and feature stories in Microsoft Word and in accordance with Associated Press style guide for publication on the INDOPACOM website and social media platforms.
Normal business workday consists of the hours between the hours of 10:30am-6:30pm, Monday through Friday, except for federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.
Public Affairs Media Ops Assessment Specialist services may be required to adjust hours to 0430-1330 to support the daily news clips release at 0630 and support to the Joint Operations Center Operations (JOC) and Intelligence brief every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 0800. Odd shift times may be required to support emergent odd shift hours requirements when the Joint Operations Center (JOC) shifts to 24-hour operations scheduling, typically in the event of crisis or exercises and potentially as frequently as once a month for up to 7-10 days. J0PAC shall give at least 48-hours notification when any adjustment to the work schedule is determined to be necessary.
REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Educational background in communications, public affairs/relations, marketing, data analytics, and/or international affairs is a plus.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in media communications, dissemination techniques, and methods - Five years’ experience preferred.
- Experience in how to conduct research in support of media mapping to determine pertinent media sources within specified countries.
- Experience in the analytical assessment of and development of media and social media products, reception, and impact - Five years’ experience preferred.
- Experience in developing ways to assess programs and activities across the project and organization and designated target audiences with measures of effectiveness and measures of performance.
- Ability to research, develop, and recommend courses of action for improvement based on assessment results.
- Knowledge of statistical and analytical tools, and how to leverage them to suggest improvements designed to expand engagement and followership.
- Knowledge of how to conduct research to determine key foreign communicators, (government officials, journalists, religious leaders, etc.) their leanings, and target audiences.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, C2IE, and SharePoint.
- Knowledge of the U.S. military structure, culture, and language.
- Excellent communication (both verbal and written) briefing, public affairs, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate as a team.
- Knowledge of social media applications and technologies.
- Knowledge of current industry best practices and trends regarding social media platform and website development/design, management, security technologies and protocols, as well as the applicable technologies to create dynamic website features.
- Knowledge of key analytics and metrics pertaining to social media platforms and websites.
- Knowledge of procedures and tools for monitoring web traffic, developing web content, and coordinating technical issues and support with the USINDOPACOM web host/server.
REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must have an active Secret Clearance to start.
COMPENSATION DETAILS:
- $105,000.00 - $110,000.00
- The compensation range or hourly rate provided is a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and applicable laws.
Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.
As a part of BSNC, Bering- Alakaina Holdings gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Qualified job candidates will generally be considered in the following order: BSNC shareholders, descendants, shareholder spouses, current employees, and outside candidates. The BSNC Shareholder Development department tracks and monitors the implementation of the Shareholder Hire Preference across its operations.
Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses and includes Ke`aki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kūpono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC; Po`okela Solutions, LLC; Kīkaha Solutions, LLC; and Pololei Solutions, LLC.
For additional information, please visit www.beringalakaina.com
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What Hawaii Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations specialist jobs across Hawaii.
- Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related field preferred
- Two or more years of experience in operations coordination or project support roles
- Proficiency in ERP or project management platforms such as SAP or Microsoft Project
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team coordination
- Familiarity with federal or state compliance requirements common in Hawaii defense or healthcare settings
- Experience with data analysis, reporting, and process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
Operations Specialist Jobs in Hawaii: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operations specialist in Hawaii?
Most operations specialist positions in Hawaii require a bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, or operations management, though relevant experience can substitute in some sectors. Hawaii does not issue a state license specific to the operations specialist title, but roles in healthcare operations may require familiarity with Hawaii Department of Health regulations, and positions tied to defense contractors often require a federal security clearance. Certifications such as a Project Management Professional credential or a Lean Six Sigma certification give candidates a meaningful edge in Hawaii's competitive market.
Which companies hire operations specialists in Hawaii?
Employers hiring operations specialists in Hawaii right now include MANTECH, Bank of Hawaii, and B&A, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hawaii's mix of defense, healthcare, and tourism industries means that operations specialists are recruited by both large federal contractors and anchor institutions like major hospital networks and resort groups.
Which Hawaii cities have the most operations specialist jobs?
Honolulu, Camp H M Smith, and ‘Aiea account for the most operations specialist openings in Hawaii. Honolulu drives the majority of demand as the state's commercial, government, and healthcare hub, while Hilo and Kailua-Kona attract openings tied to Hawaii Island's growing healthcare facilities, resort operations, and county government agencies.
Are there remote operations specialist jobs in Hawaii?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical or software roles, since many operations specialist positions in Hawaii involve on-site coordination with teams, facilities, or vendors. About 0% of operations specialist openings tied to Hawaii are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a market that leans toward in-person work. Roles focused on data reporting, procurement analysis, or policy compliance are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility.
How can I get hired as a operations specialist in Hawaii with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing an administrative coordinator or operations assistant role at a Hawaii-based healthcare system, hotel management group, or state agency, where on-the-job exposure to scheduling, vendor management, and compliance reporting builds the core skills employers look for. Kaiser Permanente Hawaii and large resort operators regularly hire entry-level operations support staff who can move into specialist roles. Completing a Project Management Professional or Lean Six Sigma White Belt certification before applying signals initiative and gives applications without direct experience a concrete credential to point to.
Where can I find and apply to operations specialist jobs in Hawaii?
You can find and apply to operations specialist jobs in Hawaii on Migrate Mate, which lists current Hawaii openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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