Army Exercise Planner — Live/Virtual Training Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology; Fort Drum (NY); On-site; USD 72,877 - 98,599; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health and wellness packages

Internal mobility support

Paid education and certifications

Cutting‑edge technology access

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks an Exercise Planner II to tailor cutting‑edge solutions and help build readiness for the Nation's Army. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and executing unit collective training across echelons from Brigade to Corps, leveraging live, virtual, and constructive environments.

The candidate will lead diverse teams, integrate Mission Command technologies, and contribute to After Action Reviews while maintaining a repository of TTPs.

Qualifications

• Education: BS/BA; MEL‑IV qualified or equivalent ILE; MEL I preferred.
• Retired Field Grade Officer; 12+ years of related experience; Joint military experience preferred.
• Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• US citizenship required.
• Deep knowledge of Army and Joint training programs and MDMP.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and executes unit collective training from Brigade Combat Team to Corps to 4‑Star JTF.
• Leads cross‑functional team to plan, coordinate, and resource complex training exercises in live, virtual, and constructive domains.
• Assists leadership in planning training, identifies gaps, and ensures resources, training, and equipment are ready prior to execution.
• Incorporates Mission Command technologies (MAVEN, TAK, WINTAK) into large‑scale training designs.
• Mentors or observer/controller role when requested.
• Gathers observations for After Action Reviews and contributes to higher HQ OPORDs.

Skills

Leadership

MDMP

Operations

Training exercises

Education

BS/BA

MEL-IV qualified

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks an Exercise Planner II to tailor cutting‑edge solutions and help build readiness for the Nation's Army. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and executing unit collective training across echelons from Brigade to Corps, leveraging live, virtual, and constructive environments.

The candidate will lead diverse teams, integrate Mission Command technologies, and contribute to After Action Reviews while maintaining a repository of TTPs.