Field Training Exercise Planner

SAIC; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Field Training Exercise Planner at Camp Smith, Honolulu, HI, to support USINDOPACOM J73 in orchestrating the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and executable planning for high-end exercises.

Role requires up to 20% international travel, active Secret with ability to obtain TS/SCI, and on-site work in Hawaii. Target salary range $120,001–$160,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years of relevant experience; additional 4 years accepted in lieu of degree.
• JPME Phase I completed; joint HQ staff experience acceptable in lieu of JPME Phase I.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, monitor and assess high-end exercises such as KEEN SWORD, TALISMAN SABER, NORTHERN EDGE.
• Produce orders, briefings and planning deliverables with milestones.
• Coordinate with staff and other organizations to ensure exercise objectives are achieved.

Skills

JELC knowledge

Operations planning

Staff coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

JPME Phase I

Tools

TMS

JTIMS

JTT

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Job ID 2615922
Location Camp Smith, HI, US
Date Posted 2026-08-20
Category Defense/Intel
Subcategory Military Operations
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes - 25% of the time
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is currently seeking a Field Training Exercise Planner located at Camp Smith in Honolulu, Hawaii to support the USINDOPACOM J73 with orchestrating the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) planning and efficient execution of designated USINDOPACOM J731 exercises, Warfighting Exercises Branch.

NOTE International travel up to 20% of the year may be required to support the planning and execution of designated exercises.

Job Description

• Support organizations within USINDOPACOM to plan, direct, monitor and assess designated high-end exercises which may include, but not limited to KEEN SWORD, TALISMAN SABER, NORTHERN EDGE.
• Support the designated Organizations Conducting the Exercise (OCE) and the USINDOPACOM J731 Branch Chief by maintaining a deliberate plan of action with milestones in addition to production of required orders, briefings, and planning deliverables.
• Ensure coordination with staff and other organizations to support exercises with proper personnel, equipment, and forces to achieve exercise objectives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain efficient protocols, processes, and procedures in support of exercise planning and execution.
• Lead exercise work group planning meetings with all stakeholders and In-Progress Reviews (IPRs) with senior leaders.
• Maintain associated J731 exercise information data sites and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) related to designated exercise.
• Produce exercise orders or directives to facilitate guidance for exercise planning.
• Facilitate the development and integration of key leader engagements, messaging, and demonstrations into training, exercises, and experimentation events.
• Leverage appropriate tools in support of the JELC such as Task Management System (TMS), Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS), Joint Training Tool (JTT) and other related databases or systems.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s and nine (9)+ years of relevant experience; additional four (4) years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase I complete; two (2) years of experience on a joint operational/strategic headquarters staff accepted in lieu of JPME Phase I.
• Thorough knowledge of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and associated requirements to plan and execute Field Training Exercises (FTX).
• Proven experience in an operations management role with oversight of projects and maintenance of timelines.
• Experience in operations planning with US Armed Services, including joint assignments and working with Allies and Partner countries.

Required Clearance

• Must have an Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be a current US Citizen.

Desired Skillset

• Experience with Live-Virtual-Constructive training events desired.
• Experience working with Warfighting Development Centers and training ranges desired.

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.