Exercise Planner I – Secret Clearance Required

General Dynamics Information Technology; Fort Drum (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Internal mobility team

Paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking an Exercise Planner II at Fort Drum to help design and execute high-fidelity training for Army units, from Brigade level to 4-Star JTF. You will work with contract staff and government experts to tailor live, virtual, and constructive exercises that build readiness.

The role requires a retired Field Grade Officer with 12+ years of experience, a SECRET clearance (TS/SCI eligibility), and strong presentation and mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• BS/BA required; MEL IV qualified or equivalent ILE; MEL I preferred.
• Retired Field Grade Officer with 12+ years of related experience; joint military experience preferred.
• SECRET clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Location on customer site with moderate travel to AoR.
• US Citizenship required.
• Strong presentation and communication skills; ability to educate leadership in non-technical terms.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and executes unit collective training from Brigade to Corps and 4-Star JTF.
• Leads cross-functional team of contract staff and government experts to plan, coordinate, resource complex training exercises in live, virtual, and constructive domains.
• Assists unit leadership in planning training objectives; identifies gaps and ensures they are filled prior to execution.
• Incorporates emerging mission command technologies (MAVEN, TAK, WINTAK) into the operational design of large-scale complex training exercises.
• Serves in a mentorship or observer/controller role when requested.
• Gathers observations during training and provides input to unit After Action Reviews (AARs).
• Maintains repository of relevant TTPs; responsible for creating higher HQ OPORDs; may represent Division or higher HQ.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Leadership

Training planning

Cross-functional teamwork

Mentoring

Advising leadership

Education

BS/BA

MEL IV qualified

MEL I preferred

Job description

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as an Exercise Planner at XVIII Airborne Corps MTCs. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our customer. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an Exercise Planner II you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Training Support Lead joining our team to help build and enable the readiness of our Nation's Army!

HOW AN EXERCISE PLANNER AT EAB WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Plans, coordinates, and executes unit collective training at echelons ranging from Brigade Combat Team to Corps to 4-Star JTF.
• Leads and partners with a cross functional team of both contract staff and government experts to plan, coordinate, and resource complex training exercises in the live, virtual, and constructive training domains.
• Assists unit leadership / training audience in planning collective training that will meet their training objectives; identifies any gaps (resource, training, equipment, etc.) and works with the management team to ensure they are filled prior to execution of training.
• Incorporates emerging Mission Command technologies (MAVEN, TAK, WINTAK etc) into the operational design of large-scale complex training exercises.
• Serves in a mentorship or observer/controller role when requested.
• Gathers observations based on unit actions during the training event and provides input to unit After Action Reviews (AARs).
• Maintains a comprehensive repository of relevant TTPs Responsible for creating higher headquarters OPORDs and, when necessary, may be called on to represent Division or higher headquarters for Brigade and below collective training.
• Perform other duties as required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: BS/BA; U.S. Army MEL IV qualified or equivalent ILE; MEL I preferred
• Required Experience: Retired Field Grade Officer; 12+ years of related experience; Joint military experience preferred
• Required Technical Skills: Technical expertise in the Joint Event Life Cycle; demonstrated proficiency and understanding of MC systems; Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in the development and delivery of Army and Joint training programs; Expert knowledge of the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP); knowledge of and experience with emerging mission command technologies (MAVEN, TAK, WINTAK)
• Security Clearance Level: SECRET clearance required with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Required Skills and Abilities: Superb presentation and communication skills; strong ability to advise and educate leadership through non-technical terms on JELC requirements and training objectives; Must be able to lead a planning team to create a high fidelity, realistic training event in a Live, Virtual, and Constructive environment to meet customer requirements
• Location: On Customer Site / moderate travel required to other customer sites throughout AoR
• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays