Exercise Planner

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking an Exercise Planner to design, develop, and execute Tabletop Exercises (TTXs) for the DoW CIO, based in Arlington, VA, onsite Monday through Thursday with remote Fridays.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, scenario development, and stakeholder coordination to deliver actionable insights and reports for DoW leadership.

Qualifications

• LEVEL 3 requires 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; LEVEL 4 requires 9 years with a Bachelor's.
• Experience supporting DoW or interagency stakeholders in operational, strategic, or analytical environments.
• Familiarity with the electromagnetic spectrum domain.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Drive TTX scenario development, analytic framing, and post-exercise synthesis.
• Develop and refine exercise environments to test hypotheses and constraints.
• Create technical program plans including schedules, cost estimates, milestones, and risk.
• Engage stakeholders to align objectives with priorities.
• Synthesize observations into reports, briefings, and recommendations.
• Provide decision support to Department leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Research ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Requisition Number:30741

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$87,278.00-$130,000.00

Security Clearance:Secret

Level of Experience:Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies
HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

• Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
• Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
• Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
• Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
• Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
• Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission

Job Description

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking an Exercise Planner to support the Department of War (DoW) Chief Information Officer (CIO).

We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Exercise Planner to design, develop, and execute Tabletop Exercises (TTXs) and related events.

This position is located in Arlington, VA and currently requires onsite work Monday through Thursday, with remote work on Fridays.

• Drive TTX scenario development, analytic framing, and post TTX synthesis to formulate outcomes and actionable insights.
• Develop, assess, and validate exercise scenarios, assumptions, objectives, and supporting materials to ensure analytical rigor and realism.
• Develop and refine TTX environments that test hypotheses, assumptions, operational concepts and constraints.
• Develop and maintain technical program plans, including schedules, cost estimates, resource requirements, milestones, and risk assessment.
• Engage with Department stakeholders to align TTX objectives, exercise activities, and desired outcomes with organizational priorities and strategic requirements.
• Synthesize exercise observations, analytical findings, and stakeholder feedback into clear reports, briefings, and recommendations.
• Provide decision support to Department leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

LEVEL 3 - 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.

LEVEL 4 - 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

• Prior Joint Staff or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting DoW or interagency stakeholders in operational, strategic, or analytical environments.
• Familiarity with the electromagnetic spectrum domain.
• Ability to conduct independent research, develop materials, and contribute to products with clarity and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured environment.
• Clearance: Must possess a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• TS/SCI clearance

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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