J7 Joint Exercise Planner

KBR Careers; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Job summary

KBR Careers is hiring a J7 Joint Exercise Planner to support USSPACECOM. The role demands an active TS/SCI clearance, extensive DoD exercise planning experience, and the ability to coordinate across CCMDs for complex space-related exercises.

The position focuses on developing, executing, and evaluating joint exercise plans, with interactions across multiple space mission areas and senior leaders. On-site in Colorado with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ACCM and SAP eligibility.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher required; 15+ years of DoD experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience developing, processing, tracking and publishing GENADMIN documents.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME on Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) and exercise outcomes for each phase.
• Establish JELC for HQ USSPACECOM Tier 1/2 exercises and review force requests.
• Provide SME support across space mission areas (SATCOM, GPS, Space Domain Awareness, etc.).
• Coordinate plans between internal/external staff to ensure coherent efforts.
• Provide IMAT development support and feedback for AARs.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Strategic advisory

Joint exercise planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

JPME I/II preferred

Tools

JOPES

JMETL

JMSEL

Job description

Title: J7 Joint Exercise Planner

KBR is hiring highly skilled and motivated candidates to join a high-performance team and provide support to U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) as a Joint Exercise Planner. An active TS/SCI clearance is MANDATORY. As a Joint Exercise Planner, you will:

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a SME on all aspects of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) to include the required outcomes and deliverables for each phase. Support the USSPACECOM Global Integration and Exercise Plans Branch by establishing the JELC for HQ USSPACECOM Tier 1 and Tier 2 exercises. Review, develop and process force requests to support the JELC for USSPACECOM Tier 1, Tier 2 exercises, and reciprocal events at other CCMDs. Provide SME support to the Global Integration and Exercise Plans Branch across multiple space mission areas including but not limited to SATCOM, GPS, Space Domain Awareness, Missile Warning, STO, SEW, CYBERCOM activities and Space Control. For all aspects of exercise planning, provide SME support to the Global Integration and Exercise Plans Branch on the exercise requirements and operational plans for all CCMDs. Inform USSPACECOM and work interchangeably with EUCOM, INDOPACOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, SOUTHCOM, SOCOM, STRATCOM, NATO, Allies and partners planners. Assist planners and develop TOs for space effects requirements for all participating CCMDs. Provide IMAT development support to assess and validate JOC, GOC, and other operations centers on critical, time sensitive issues. Identify intel exercise objectives, develop TPFDD for each exercise using JOPES, provide JECG augmentation, manage the JMSEL, and collect observations after execution. Provide feedback for AARs. Create and prepare media, presentations and briefings in support of exercise planning. Manage inputs for JMETL and integrate with UJTL. Coordinate assessment of Mission Essential Tasks and subordinate tasks in applicable systems (e.g. JTIMS, DRRS, and JLLIS). Serve as an exercise observer / trainer / assessor as needed. Coordinate and configure equipment systems, support execution of the Joint Training & Execution System. Design and conduct space exercise events for all Joint Staff and USSPACECOM identified exercises, experiments, proof of concepts or live fire events. Assist with the planning, coordination, and support for conferences such as the Concept Development Conference (CDC); Initial Planning Conference (IPC); Mid-Planning Conference (MPC); Final Planning Conference (FPC); and Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) Synchronization Conference (SYNCH). Maintain exercise SharePoint portals, manage the JMSEL, and use the USTRANSCOM Single Mobility System – SMS to provide estimates for JETP CTP costs.

Qualifications

Required: An active Top Secret clearance with SCI, ACCM and SAP eligibility, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain. Bachelor’s Degree or higher required; 15+ years relevant experience within the DoD in lieu of degree. Extensive experience developing, processing, tracking and publishing calling messages, directives and other GENADMIN documents. Extensive experience in initiating and/or developing Government specified content for USSPACECOM J7 joint exercises, tabletop exercises, proof of concepts, experiments, live fire and rehearsal of concept drills, or similar and relevant Combatant Command experience. Advanced capability initiating, supervising, and developing requirements from a project’s inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs. Advanced experience providing strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff. Provide detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements. Identify opportunities to optimize and recommend changes / improvements to USSPACECOM J7 client. Experience identifying challenges, making recommendations to the client and providing assistance and support at the strategic level. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Extensive experience developing, memorandums, talking papers, staff packages, and other DoD correspondence. Extensive experience developing senior level briefings. Experience briefing and interacting with senior (GO/FLAG) level officer and senior civilians. Experience coordinating plans between internal and external staff agencies to ensure a coherent effort. Current/relevant space / joint space operations knowledge and background. Previous experience on a Combatant Command, MAJCOM, HHQ, Joint Staff, OSD etc.

Desired

Completion of JPME I is highly desired, and JPME II is preferred.

Work Environment

Location: On-site Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20% Working Hours: Standard Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40hrs Basic Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000 This range is for Colorado only. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering and advanced technology solutions for customers in the intelligence and national security communities.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
• Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.
• We Deliver – Together.

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