Exercise Planner

SAIC; Oberarnbach; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SAIC is seeking an Exercise Planner to support the COBRA program in Oberambach, Germany, coordinating with U.S. and international partners to execute mission planning and scheduling.

The role involves leading a Mission Operations Coordinator team, briefing leadership, and ensuring timely delivery of training and technology solutions within the JADC2 framework. You will use MS Outlook, CSE, and DMOSS to plan, track, and de-conflict resources, while maintaining situational awareness and

Qualifikationen

• US citizen and active U.S. Top Secret/SCI eligibility for NATO indoctrination.
• Bachelor’s degree with ten or more years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Extensive experience using JELC process and AFPP or service equivalent.
• Experience in mission scheduling, operations support, logistics coordination, or similar.
• Ability to use scheduling, planning, or resource-management tools.
• Strong coordination/communication with U.S. and international partners.
• Ability to manage multiple requirements and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Understanding of mission-planning, travel coordination, and clearance requirements.

Aufgaben

• Lead planning and execution of exercise air missions, translating objectives into tasking concepts and timelines.
• Manage the Mission Operations Coordinator team and briefs to senior leadership.
• Coordinate with U.S. forces, international air units, and planning organizations to align requirements with resources.
• Utilize scheduling tools (MS Outlook, CSE, DMOSS) for planning and execution.
• Plan, track, and de-conflict personnel, materiel, and equipment assignments to maximize availability.
• Maintain situational awareness of local and remote operations and participate in planning conferences and site surveys.
• Arrange logistical support for personnel, including billeting and travel clearances per Foreign Clearance Guides.
• Maintain communications with customer organizations to ensure seamless mission execution.

Kenntnisse

JELC process

AFPP

mission scheduling

logistics coordination

multi-partner coordination

scheduling tools

communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

MS Outlook

Center Scheduling Enterprise (CSE)

DMOSS

Jobbeschreibung

Job ID 2617257

Location

Oberarnbach, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE

Date Posted

2026-09-25

Category

Defense/Intel

Subcategory

Military Operations

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

None

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking an Exercise Planner to support the US Air Force Collaborative Operations for Battlespace Resilient Architecture (COBRA) program at the Multinational Aircrew Electronic Warfare Tactics Facility Polygone in Oberambach, Germany.

COBRA provides for the implementation, integration, development, and deliveryoftraining and technologysolutions to support the US Air Force, Department of Defense, and mission partner multi-domain operations (MDO) within the Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) strategy.

• Lead planning and executionof exercise air missions, translating strategic objectives intoair tasking concepts, campaign phasing, and operational timelines.
• Manage the Mission Operations Coordinator team
• Brief senior leadershipand deliver project status updates throughout theJoint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC).
• Coordinate with U.S. forces, international air force units, and exercise planning organizations to align mission requirements with 19th EWS resources.
• Use and maintain scheduling and planning tools such as Microsoft (MS) Outlook, the Center Scheduling Enterprise (CSE), and the Dynamic Mission Operations Scheduling System (DMOSS).
• Plan, track, and de-conflict personnel, materiel, and equipment assignments to maximize availability and prevent scheduling conflicts.
• Maintain accurate organizational situational awareness regarding local and remote operations.
• Coordinate 19th EWS participation in planning conferences, site surveys, and exercises.
• Arrange logistical support for participating personnel, including billeting, ground transportation, air transportation, and diplomatic clearances in accordance with applicable Foreign Clearance Guides.
• Maintain accurate communication and coordination with all customer organizations to ensure seamless mission execution.
• Participate in formal/informal training events as required/directed to maintain tactical/technical skills.
• Contract position will support any additional related duties as required.

Qualifications

• US Citizen and Active U.S. Top Secret / SCI and be eligible for NATO Secret indoctrination.
• Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Extensive experience utilizing the Joint Exercise Lifecycle (JELC) process and Air Force Planning Process (AFPP), or service equivalent.
• Experience in mission scheduling, operations support, logistics coordination, or similar functions.
• Ability to effectively use scheduling, planning, or resource-management tools.
• Strong coordination and communication skills to interface with U.S. and international mission partners.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous requirements and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Understanding of mission-planning processes, travel coordination, and clearance requirements.

Desired Experience/Qualifications

• Graduate of the US Air Force’s Air Command and Staff College, or service equivalent.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Three (3) years or more experience as the Lead Planner of multinational military exercises.
• Familiarity with foreign clearance processes and international mission planning.