Exercise Planner

Booz Allen Hamilton; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an experienced Exercise Planner to enhance global defense mission performance. You will craft exercise plans, conduct operational analysis, and manage projects, using Office tools to convey findings.

The role emphasizes leadership briefings and collaboration with senior leaders in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include developing and evaluating plans, mentoring teams, and supporting clients in the Indo-Pacific region while traveling up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and executing a Component or Joint Exercise Program.
• Knowledge of JELC, MDMP, ADM, and JPP at the operational level.
• Bachelor’s degree and relevant security considerations (TS/SCI preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and measure exercise plans and procedures for clients.
• Provide operational planning analysis, exercise support, and project management to ensure efficient execution.
• Create rich content using Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint to tell realistic stories and communicate findings.
• Travel up to 20% and interface with senior military and civilian leadership.

Skills

Exercise planning

Joint planning

Operations planning

MS Office & SharePoint

Client liaison

Senior briefings

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

CGSC ILE / Component Equivalent

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Office 365

Job description

The Opportunity:Do you want to use your creativity, problem-solving, and storytelling skills to improve organizational mission performance in global defense? You understand there is no single or easy solution to prepare for the unforeseen. As an exercise planner, you will provide technical services to perform operational planning analysis, exercise support, and project management associated with efficient execution and management.

Job Number: R0247103

Exercise Planner

The Opportunity:Do you want to use your creativity, problem-solving, and storytelling skills to improve organizational mission performance in global defense? You understand there is no single or easy solution to prepare for the unforeseen. As an exercise planner, you will provide technical services to perform operational planning analysis, exercise support, and project management associated with efficient execution and management.

As a part our team, you’ll develop, implement, and measure the effectiveness of plans and procedures for clients, creating rich content using Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint to help you tell a realistic story. You’ll listen to client challenges in the Indo-Pacific region and identify threats, gaps, or risks that need to be explored and provide a space for recommendations that will make a lasting, real-world impact. Bring your skills to Booz Allen and discover solutions that will shape the future and help government organizations thrive. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience planning and executing a Component or Joint Exercise Program
• Experience with the Five Stages of the Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC), Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP), Army Design Methodology (ADM), and Joint Planning Process (JPP)
• Knowledge of Joint and Multinational exercise design at the operational level
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and the Office 365 environment
• Ability to interface professionally with senior military and civilian leadership
• Ability to take an exercise from concept phase, produce a plan, and prepare and provide senior-level concept of operation briefs
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• Graduate of a Command and General Staff College (CGSC) Intermediate Level Education (ILE) or Component Equivalent

Nice If You Have:

• 8+ years of experience at the Brigade level or above
• Experience managing an exercise budget with multiple funding streams
• Experience utilizing the Joint Training Tool and ARTIMS
• Experience with joint targeting cycle and associated network considerations
• Knowledge of Multi-Domain Operations doctrine
• Knowledge of AI-enabled operational planning tools
• Master’s degree

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

• Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.
• Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.
• Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.
• Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.
• We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.