Exercise Planner I – Secret Clearance Required

General Dynamics Information Technology; Fort Drum (NY); On-site; USD 72,877 - 98,599; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health and wellness packages

Internal mobility support

Paid education and certifications

Cutting‑edge technology access

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks an Exercise Planner II to tailor cutting‑edge solutions and help build readiness for the Nation's Army. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and executing unit collective training across echelons from Brigade to Corps, leveraging live, virtual, and constructive environments.

The candidate will lead diverse teams, integrate Mission Command technologies, and contribute to After Action Reviews while maintaining a repository of TTPs.

Qualifications

• Education: BS/BA; MEL‑IV qualified or equivalent ILE; MEL I preferred.
• Retired Field Grade Officer; 12+ years of related experience; Joint military experience preferred.
• Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• US citizenship required.
• Deep knowledge of Army and Joint training programs and MDMP.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and executes unit collective training from Brigade Combat Team to Corps to 4‑Star JTF.
• Leads cross‑functional team to plan, coordinate, and resource complex training exercises in live, virtual, and constructive domains.
• Assists leadership in planning training, identifies gaps, and ensures resources, training, and equipment are ready prior to execution.
• Incorporates Mission Command technologies (MAVEN, TAK, WINTAK) into large‑scale training designs.
• Mentors or observer/controller role when requested.
• Gathers observations for After Action Reviews and contributes to higher HQ OPORDs.

Skills

Leadership

MDMP

Operations

Training exercises

Education

BS/BA

MEL-IV qualified

Job description

Job Qualifications

Leadership, Military Decision Making Process, Operations, Training Exercises

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) 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.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

The likely salary range for this position is $72,877 - $98,599. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA NY Fort Drum

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans