J7 Joint Exercise Planner

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

Job summary

Trinzic seeks a Joint Exercise Planner to support USSPACECOM, applying deep expertise in JELC and space domain operations. On-site position in Colorado Springs requires active TS/SCI clearance and provides a pathway to contribute to Tier 1/Tier 2 exercises, force requests, and interagency coordination.

You will coordinate with CCMD planners, develop JOPES-based plans, and prepare briefings and media in support of exercise events.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI, ACCM and SAP eligibility is mandatory.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher; 15+ years DoD experience may be substituted for degree.
• Extensive experience developing, processing, and publishing DoD directives and GENADMIN documents.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME on Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) outcomes and deliverables.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Strategic advisory

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

As a Joint Exercise Planner, you will:

• 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.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions. Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world.

Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

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We is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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