Command Post Exercise Planner

Science Applications International Corp.; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) seeks a Command Post Exercise (CPX) Planner to support USPACOM at Camp Smith, Honolulu, Hawaii.

The role focuses on orchestrating the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) planning and execution of designated CPX events, with international travel up to 20% of the year. The candidate will lead exercise work groups, develop directives, and maintain SOPs while coordinating with staff and allied partners to ensure proper ECG staffing and execution under

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of relevant experience or 19+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• JPME Phase I completed; 2 years on joint HQ staff can substitute for JPME Phase I.
• Understanding of computer simulation requirements to support a CPX, including JLVC federation of simulations.
• Experience with Joint Planning Process (JPP) or equivalent military planning process.
• Thorough knowledge of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) for CPX planning and execution.
• Proven experience in operations management with timelines and oversight of projects.
• Experience in operations planning with US Armed Services and allied countries.

Responsibilities

• Support USPACOM in planning and execution of Tier 1 Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) CPX like FREEDOM SHIELD.
• Develop exercise control briefs, milestones, and deliverables for all planning events (EDM, CDC, IPC, MPC, FPC).
• Perform Senior Control functions for the Exercise Control Group (ECG) during CPX execution.
• Coordinate with staff and organizations to ensure ECG staffing per JMD processes.
• Lead exercise work group planning meetings and IPRs with senior leaders.
• Develop, implement, and maintain protocols and SOPs for exercise planning and execution.
• Maintain OPSEC across multiple classifications while working with diverse personnel.
• Maintain exercise information data sites and respond to RFIs.
• Leverage TMS, JTIMS, JTT and related databases for planning and execution.

Skills

JPP planning

JELC knowledge

JLVC federation

CPX execution

OPSEC procedures

TMS/JTIMS/JTT tools

Active Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree +15 years experience

JPME Phase I

Tools

Task Management System (TMS)

Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS)

Joint Training Tool (JTT)

Job description

Description

SAIC is currently seeking a Command Post Exercise (CPX) Planner located at Camp Smith in Honolulu, Hawaii with to support USPACOM orchestrating the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) planning and efficient execution of designated Command-Post Exercises (CPX) directed by USPACOM, Theater Exercises Branch.

NOTE: International travel up to 20% of the year. May be required to support the planning and execution of designated exercises.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Support organizations within USPACOM in the planning and execution of Tier 1 Multi-Combatant Command Command-Post Exercises such as FREEDOM SHIELD.
• Develop exercise control training briefs, exercise planning milestones with associated deliverables, and exercise planning work group organizational requirements for all planning events (EDM, CDC, IPC, MPC, FPC) during the JELC.
• Perform Senior Control functions for the Exercise Control Group (ECG) during CPX execution.
• Ensure coordination with staff and other organizations to support the ECG with proper personnel during planning and execution leveraging the Joint Manning Document (JMD) process.
• Lead exercise work group planning meetings with all stakeholders and In-Progress Reviews (IPRs) with senior leaders.
• Develop, implement, and maintain efficient protocols, processes, and procedures in support of exercise planning and execution including authoring exercise directives (PLANORD/EXORD) and Exercise Control Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain appropriate OPSEC conditions at multiple levels of classification while working with military, civilian, contractor, and foreign allied personnel.
• Maintain associated exercise information data sites and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) related to designated exercises.
• Leverage appropriate tools in support of the JELC such as Task Management System (TMS), Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS), Joint Training Tool (JTT) and other related databases or systems.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s and fifteen (15)+ years of relevant experience; additional four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase I complete; two (2) years of experience on a joint operational/strategic headquarters staff accepted in lieu of JPME Phase I.
• Understanding of the computer simulation requirements to support a CPX with prior experience the Joint Live Virtual and Constructive (JLVC) federation of simulations.
• Must have experience with the Joint planning Process (JPP) or equivalent military planning process.
• Thorough knowledge of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and associated requirements to plan and execute Command-Post Exercises (CPX).
• Proven experience in an operations management role with oversight of projects and maintenance of timelines.
• Experience in operations planning with US Armed Services, including joint assignments, and working with Allies and Partner countries.

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• Must have an Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be a current U.S. Citizen.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.