J37 SOF Training & Exercise Planner

Universal Strategy Group Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

401(k) plan with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Universal Strategy Group Inc. is seeking a seasoned professional for the J37 SOF Joint Training and Exercise Designer and Planner role in Tampa, FL.

This full‑time professional position involves complex exercise design, planning, and execution across CONUS and OCONUS locations with DoD customers. The candidate will lead joint training plans, prepare GO/FO level briefs, and coordinate AARs while traveling up to 100 days per year.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Applied Statistics, Operations Research, or Systems Analysis.
• Joint Professional Military Education Level I or Service Equivalent.
• At least 3 years strategic and operational planning and analysis.
• At least 3 years experience in CENTCOM AOR; MISO; MILDEC; CWMD; ORSA; CYBER; AT/FP; SNA; Interagency Experience.
• Equivalent combinations of at least 5 years of SOF operational experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scenario-based exercise design, planning, and scripting for CJCS and other exercises.
• Plan and provide exercise SME support for planning, coordination, integration, and AARs.
• Serve as exercise planner/designer of CPX, TTX, FTX for SOCCENT in CONUS and OCONUS.
• Design, plan, and execute joint training and exercise assessments to improve readiness.
• Lead planning of readiness exercises and related events per SOCCENT requirements.
• Prepare briefs, information papers, and executive level presentations.
• Analyze and develop joint training objectives per joint doctrine and SOCCENT guidance.
• Travel and work with U.S. Service members throughout the planning cycle; up to 100 days/year.

Skills

Strategic planning

Operational planning

SOF experience

Joint education

Education

BA/BS in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Applied Statistics, Operations Research, or Systems Analysis

Job description

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Full Time Professional Tampa, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1300

J37 Special Operations Forces (SOF) Joint Training and Exercise Designer and Planner

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct scenario-based exercise design, planning, and scripting in support of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and other nominated exercises


• Plan and provide exercise subject matter expertise to support the planning, coordination, integration, execution, and After-Action Reports (AAR) of assigned exercises within the global DoD exercise community


• Serve as an exercise planner and designer of robust SOF Command Post Exercises (CPX), Tabletop Exercises (TTX), and Field Training Exercises (FTX) on behalf of SOCCENT in both CONUS and OCONUS locations


• Design, plan, and execute joint, combined training and exercise assessments to improve joint readiness and interoperability


• Lead planning of Command's Readiness Exercises, Two-Star directed Readiness Exercises, shorter duration Table-Top Exercises, CPX, and FTX in accordance with SOCCENT Exercise Division requirements


• Prepare briefs, information papers and presentations at a General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) executive level of communication as required


• Analyze and develop joint training and exercise objectives in accordance with the most recent joint doctrine and based on guidance and assignments from the SOCCENT Exercise Division


• Evaluate exercise design throughout the joint exercise lifecycle, and conduct exercise planning as the lead subject matter expert, for exercises within the contractor's assigned portfolio


• Work and travel side by side with U.S. Service members throughout the entire planning cycle


• Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations in support of each assigned exercise Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) event, up to 100 days per year by government and commercial conveyance, as required


• Serve as the primary planner for one exercise and concurrently serve as the alternate planner for at least one additional assigned exercise for the entirety of the overlapping 18–24-month exercise planning cycle(s)


• Maintain the role of the primary/alternate exercise planner through the entirety of the JELC, to exercise execution, and after-action review, unless otherwise dismissed of planning obligation by the SOCCENT Exercise Division


• Coordinate, schedule, attend, participate and represent the SOCCENT J37 in exercise-related meetings, conferences and video teleconferences (VTC)


• Develop comprehensive joint training plans for the training audience, based on Commander's guidance, relevant plans, and Joint Mission Essential tasks, conditions, and standards


• Plan and manage requirements for the Exercise Control Group (ECG) as needed for each assigned exercise


• Develop training plans related to contingency operations and crisis management; develop and support the delivery of operational exercises, informational briefings, operational programs, and training events


• Forecast, analyze and annotate budgetary requirements supporting each assigned exercise for the entirety of the JELC when serving as either the primary or alternate planner for an exercise


• Plan and conduct Government and inter-agency exercise technical events and workshops; the contractor can expect to plan and provide support for a minimum of two (2) to a maximum of six (6) conferences and/or workshops annually with an average attendance of 25–30 attendees


• Develop recommended joint training plans and conduct designated Government and interagency exercise conferences and workshops to support training and exercise development


• Responsible for inputs into the Joint Training (JTT) or its replacement system of record regarding all facets of force requests, allocation, and publications of information


• Conduct joint exercise analysis in support of deliberate and contingency planning scenarios and facilitate examination of future-state scenarios and force structures against adversaries


• Provide SOCCENT with the design and development of joint training and exercises to assess OPLAN and Theater Campaign Plan (TCP) viability to determine shortfalls


• Conduct spiral assessment on issues of strategic, operational, and tactical value to the Commander including IW, Conventional Operations, and related missions


• Actively participate in SOCCENT battle rhythm events, working groups, operational planning teams, and other planning events related to assigned exercises and initiatives


• Sign for and maintain accountability of government equipment/property utilized to ensure secured communication and reporting from JELC event locations and exercise execution locations


• Safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use; open or close secure workspaces at the beginning and end of the duty day as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least a BA/BS in one of these disciplines: Social Sciences, Public Policy, Applied Statistics, Operations Research, or Systems Analysis


• Joint Professional Military Education Level I or Service Equivalent (i.e., Command and General Staff College; Air Command and Staff College, etc.)


• At least 3 years strategic and operational planning and analysis


• At least 3 years' experience in any of the following: CENTCOM AOR; MISO; MILDEC; CWMD; ORSA; CYBER; AT/FP; SNA; Special Programs; Interagency Experience


• Equivalent combinations of at least 5 years of SOF operational experience and education

USGI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, plus generous PTO offerings to include vacation/sick days, bereavement leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays. USGI is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.