Exercise Planner

Amentum; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is looking for an Exercise Planner in Jacksonville, Florida, to support the Special Operations Command Pacific in planning and executing joint exercises. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 8 years' experience as an Exercise Planner, and strong communication skills. The role necessitates extensive coordination with multiple agencies and stakeholders, a Top-Secret security clearance, and requires up to 40% travel. A competitive salary range of $130K – $160K and benefits like health insurance and retirement plans are offered.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience as DoW Exercise Planner.
• 2 years of experience in INDOPACOM area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex tasks with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute exercises.
• Develop training objectives and scenarios.
• Draft after-action reports related to exercise objectives.

Skills

Coordination and planning

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Multi-agency operation leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Training software and IT systems

Job description

Amentum has an opportunity for an Exercise Planner to support Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC) by exercise planning and execution. This capability will support SOCPAC’s requirement to participate in JCS and Service exercises in support of USINDOPACOM TCP and USSOCOM Commander’s Training and Education guidance requirements. The role demands high-level coordination, planning, and execution, involving interaction with a range of partners and stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute SOCPAC and component participation in assigned USINDOPACOM JCS and Service exercises.
• Coordinate and manage exercise development in conjunction with USINDOPACOM and component planners and participants. Develop training objectives that meet SOCPAC JMETL requirements.
• Ensure SOCPAC and component exercises inform the Defense Readiness Reporting System and fully incorporate the Joint Lessons Learned system.
• Enhance the command’s capability to train and prepare for a broad spectrum of threats from real and/or simulated adversaries.
• Develop training objectives in conjunction with exercise participants and SOCPAC staff stakeholders.
• Assist in coordination with exercise participants and supporters from other DoD and non‑DoD organizations.
• Draft and develop realistic threat scenarios, incorporate best‑practice inputs from DoD and other agencies.
• Coordinate exercise criteria to test and stress the command’s training objectives.
• Consolidate and draft after‑action reports related to training objectives, corrections, and COA development.
• Up to 40% travel in one calendar year.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8 years of experience as DoW Exercise Planner
• 2 years of experience in INDOPACOM AOR
• 8 years of experience in multi‑disciplined special operations at the operational and tactical levels supporting SOF to include: use of training software and other IT systems associated with exercise planning
• 5 years of experience with Joint Exercise Lifecycle (JELC) planning process.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and lead operations across multiple agencies and international partners.
• Excellent oral, writing, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage complex tasks with attention to detail.
• Must have an active Top‑Secret security clearance and be SCI, SAP/STO eligible.
• US Citizenship is required to obtain Top‑Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and 10 years of experience in the INDOPACOM Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Advanced Warfighting schools (JAWS, SAMS, MAWS, SAASS).
• Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) level 1 and 2 certifications.

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $130K – $160K (Salary determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities).

This position includes a competitive benefits package.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a collective bargaining agreement or other employment contracts may include different provisions.

Amentum is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.