Allies & Partners Operational Environment Exercise Planner

Serco; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking an Operational Environment Exercise Planner to support CJT in joint exercises with Allies and Partners. The role requires a TS clearance and on-site work in Suffolk, Virginia, with opportunities to engage across global exercise planning conferences.

You will contribute to Concept development, scenario design, and coordination with senior military leaders, ensuring interoperable and effective joint training outputs. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Active TS clearance with eligibility for SCI access.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years joint operational experience or Master’s with 4+ years.
• 3+ years on a 3-star/4-star Joint or Service HQ staff or civilian equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of deploying joint forces and joint operations planning.
• Experience in coalition or combined environments with Allies and Partners.
• Familiarity with JELC, UJTL, and MSEL processes.
• On-site work in Suffolk, Virginia; willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills; able to collaborate with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as functional expert for planning, conceptualizing and preparing joint exercises.
• Provide consulting to military/defense clients on concepts for Allies and Partners.
• Design and plan exercises with audience reps and other planners.
• Deliver exercise products: Scenario, RTC, OE Overview with Allies & Partners, CONOP.
• Coordinate suspense dates and participate in planning conferences and IPRs.
• Serve as syndicate cell member during global joint training events.

Skills

Active TS clearance

DoD experience

Joint operations planning

Analytical writing and presentation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 6 years joint ops

Master’s degree + 4 years joint ops

Job description

Serco is seeking an Operational Environment Exercise Planner to support CJT in joint exercises with Allies and Partners. The role requires a TS clearance and on-site work in Suffolk, Virginia, with opportunities to engage across global exercise planning conferences.

You will contribute to Concept development, scenario design, and coordination with senior military leaders, ensuring interoperable and effective joint training outputs. Travel up to 25% may be required.