Joint Exercise Logistics and Sustainment Planner

Saic; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Joint Exercise Logistics and Sustainment Planner position based at Camp Smith, Honolulu, Hawaii to support USPACOM J4/J7. The role focuses on planning logistics, sustainment, and exercise execution for CPX and FTX, leveraging JELC processes and allied coordination.

Responsibilities include developing logistics milestones, coordinating supply and maintenance, and leading exercise work groups with senior leaders. Travel up to 20% may be required as part of regional exercise planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10+ years of relevant experience.
• JPME Phase I completion or equivalent experience.
• Thorough knowledge of JELC and CPX planning requirements.
• Experience in coordinating with Allies and joint staff.
• Proven ability to manage timelines and multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Joint Exercises with USPACOM and allied partners.
• Develop logistics milestones and sustainment concepts.
• Coordinate joint logistics functions across multiple domains.
• Lead exercise work group planning meetings and IPRs.
• Maintain OPSEC and manage exercise information data sites.
• Support CPX/FTX planning using JELC processes.
• Provide model and simulation support to sustainment systems.
• Travel internationally up to 20% as required.

Skills

Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC)

Joint planning process

Effective communication

Independent multitasking

Operations planning

JLVC federation knowledge

Staff coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

JPME Phase I

10+ years relevant experience

Tools

Task Management System (TMS)

Joint Training Information Management System (JTIMS)

Joint Training Tool (JTT)

Job description

Description

SAIC is currently seeking a Joint Exercise Logistics and Sustainment Planner located at Camp Smith in Honolulu, Hawaii to support USPACOM J4 & J7. This position enables the effective planning resourcing, and execution of logistics, movement, and sustainment activities in support of PACOM Command-Post Exercises (CPX) and Field Training Exercises (FTX) leveraging the Joint Exercise Lifecycle (JELC) planning process.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Ensure unified action within USPACOM, with Allies and with supporting organizations in theplanning and execution of Joint Exercises such as VALIANT SHIELD, KEEN EDGE, and COBRA GOLD.
• Develop logistics-focused planning milestones, sustainment concepts, support requirements, and scenario injects for all JELC milestones, ensuring alignment with theater logistics priorities and J4 guidance.
• Coordinate and synchronize joint logistics functions including supply, maintenance, transportation, engineering, health services, distribution, and others reflecting real-world theater sustainment challenges.
• Perform Sustainment Work Group and Response Cell functions for the Exercise Control Group (ECG) during exercise execution.This includes management of logistics injects, sustainment reporting work flows, and model and simulation support to sustainment command systems.
• Ensure coordination with staff and other organizations to support the ECG with proper personnel during planning and executionleveragingthe Joint Manning Document (JMD) process.
• Ensure coordination with staff and other organizations to support CPX with proper facilities and equipment to enable achievement of exerciseobjectives.
• Develop, implement, andmaintainefficient protocols, processes, and procedures in support of exercise planning and execution including authoring exercise directives (PLANORD/EXORD) and Exercise Control Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Lead exercise work group planning meetings with all stakeholders and In-Progress Reviews (IPRs) with senior leaders.
• Maintainappropriate OPSECconditions at multiple levels of classification while working with military, civilian, contractor, and foreign allied personnel.
• Maintain associated J4 exercise information data sites and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) related to designated exercises.
• Leverageappropriate toolsin 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.
• International travel up to 20% of the year may be requiredto support the planning and execution of designated exercises.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelorsandten (10)+years’of relevant experience;additionalfour (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 Command-Post Exercises (CPX).
• Understanding of the computer simulation requirements to support a CPX with prior experience the Joint Live Virtual and Constructive (JLVC) federation of simulations.
• Proven experience in an operations management role with oversight of projects and maintenance of timelines which require ability to work independently without direct oversight on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in operations planning with US Armed Services, including jointassignmentsand working with Allies and Partner countries.
• Must understand and have experience with the Joint planning Process (JPP) or equivalent military planning process.
• Excel at communication withdemonstratedability to interact with senior government leadership to effectively communicate complex ideas and systems.

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

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

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