Exercise Planner

Anser; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER is seeking an Exercise Planner (senior or mid-level) to support MARFPRPAC, PACAF or other military leadership in USMC/Air Force/Joints training and exercises within the INDOPACOM AOR and beyond. The role involves supporting Joint Chiefs of Staff, CCMD, or Headquarters and subordinate components in exercises, engagements, and operations.

Day-to-day duties include planning FTXs, CPXs, TTXs, SLS, and training events; coordinating operations and logistics; supporting the Joint Event Life

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree; or an associate degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of experience at Higher Headquarters (e.g., MAJCOM or above).
• Knowledge of the Pacific theater and inter-country relationships within INDOPACOM.
• Staff-level exercise planning experience and CPXs/FTXs in the INDOPACOM AOR preferred.
• Operational/logistical experience in the Asia-Pacific theatre and Theater Security Cooperation.
• Familiarity with exercise support requirements and TPFDD nomenclature.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate FTXs, CPXs, TTXs, SLS, and training events.
• Plan exercise operations using objectives, MARFORPAC capabilities, deployments, LOC assessments, and constraints.
• Support exercise planning across the Joint Event Life Cycle.
• Participate in planning meetings and develop plans documentation.
• Assist in observer/controller activities and document lessons learned for after action reports.
• Support exercise database management via JTIMS and other DoD apps.
• Provide JOPES, DCAPES and TPFDD support as needed.
• Support training plans and program development.
• Support Theater Security Cooperation plans and activities.

Skills

Clearance: TS with SCI eligibility

Written & verbal communication

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associates degree + 3 years experience

Job description

Honolulu, HI | Last Updated: July 27, 2026

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary:

ANSER is seeking an Exercise Planner (senior or mid-level) to support MARFPRPAC, PACAF or other military program leadership and participation in USMC or Air Force orJoint and Combined training and exercises events in the INDOPACOM AOR and beyond. You will support Joint Chiefs of Staff, CCMD, or Headquarters (HQ) and Subordinate/Component exercises, engagements and assigned operations.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate Field Training Exercises (FTXs), Command Post Exercises (CPXs), Tabletop Exercises (TTX), Senior Leader Seminars (SLS) and training events that prepare tactical, operational, and strategic forces for possible future contingencies
• Plan exercise operations and logistics using an analysis of exercise objectives & tasks, MARFORPAC unit capabilities, deployment requirements, forward operating location assessments, and resource constraints
• Support exercise planning across the Joint Event Life Cycle
• Participate in planning meetings and develop and present plans documentation
• Assist in observer/controller activities and document lessons learned for after action reporting
• Support exercise database management and updates via JTIMS and other DOD applications
• Provide JOPES, DCAPES and TPFDD support as needed
• Support training plans and program development
• Support Theater Security Cooperation plans and activities

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree, will consider associates degree with an additional three (3) years of practical experience
• 4+ years of relevant experience at Higher Headquarters organization (e.g. MAJCOM, equivalent, or above)
• Possess a working knowledge of the Pacific theater, and an understanding of the relationships and general interactions between each nation within
• Experience as a staff-level exercise planner, and experience planning/executing CPXs/FTXs within the INDOPACOM AOR (preferred)
• Operational and/or logistical experience in the Asia-Pacific Theatre and supporting Theater Security Cooperation efforts (preferred)
• Knowledge of the operational and logistical support required for exercises, deployments, and mobilizations and familiar with TPFDD nomenclature

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full-Time Salary Range for this position:

$90,000 — $145,000 USD

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or [e-mail]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.