Exercise Planner

Saic; Oberarnbach; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an Exercise Planner to support the US Air Force COBRA program at the Multinational Aircrew Electronic Warfare Tactics Facility Polygone in Oberambach, Germany.

The role leads planning and execution of air missions, coordinates with US and international partners, and manages scheduling tools such as Outlook, CSE, and DMOSS to ensure mission readiness.

Strong coordination, communication, and ability to juggle multiple requirements are essential for success.

Qualifications

• US Citizen and Active U.S. Top Secret / SCI eligibility; NATO Secret indoctrination desired.
• Bachelor’s degree or ten (10) years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience with JELC/AFPP or service equivalent.
• Experience in mission scheduling, operations support, logistics coordination, or similar functions.
• Ability to use scheduling, planning, or resource-management tools.
• Strong coordination and communication 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of exercise air missions, translating objectives into air tasking concepts and timelines.
• Manage the Mission Operations Coordinator team.
• Brief senior leadership and deliver project status updates during the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC).
• Coordinate with U.S. forces, international air force units, and planning organizations to align requirements with resources.
• Use and maintain tools such as MS Outlook, CSE, and DMOSS.
• Plan, track, and de-conflict personnel, materiel, and equipment assignments.
• Maintain situational awareness of local and remote operations.
• Coordinate participation in planning conferences, site surveys, and exercises.
• Arrange logistical support for personnel, including billeting, transport, and clearances.
• Maintain communications with customer organizations for seamless mission execution.
• Participate in training events to maintain tactical/technical skills.
• Contract position will support additional related duties.

Skills

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Outlook

Center Scheduling Enterprise (CSE)

Dynamic Mission Operations Scheduling System (DMOSS)

Job description

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 delivery oftraining 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.

Overview:

Exercise Planner isresponsibleprovidingrecommendations to high-level officials on theplanning,integration, andexecutionair operations during joint or combined exercises. These roles are typically found inOperational Support Squadrons,Air Operations Centers (AOCs)or Joint Staff support teamstoenhance operational readiness throughCollective Joint Training (CJT).

The Exercise Planner will:

• Lead planning and executionof exercise air missions, translating strategicobjectivesintoair 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

Required Experience/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.