Joint Exercise Planner

Wehavespaceforyou; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Joint Exercise Planner to support a team in Fredericksburg, VA. You will provide full-spectrum personnel recovery SME guidance and conduct exercise planning, execution and assessments for DoD, USG, and coalition partners as part of the Chairman’s exercise program.

Responsibilities include supporting Chairman of the Joint Chiefs and Combatant Command exercises, maintaining qualifications, and advising on training needs analyses.

Qualifications

• Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related subject or comparable work experience.
• 2 years of experience in consulting and requirements driven, training needs analysis.
• Strong background in one or more facets of PR including CSAR, NAR, C2, or intelligence support to PR.
• Previous staff experience in joint operations, joint functions/concepts, and joint planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Support Chairman of the Joint Chiefs and Combatant Command level exercises to include exercise planning, exercise control group and training assessments.
• Support Service level exercises to include exercise planning, exercise control group and training assessments.
• Achieves and maintains qualifications and skills in accordance with applicable operating instructions.
• Act as a subject matter expert, supporting the development of training needs analysis.
• Provide research, analysis, and advice to DoD, USG, and coalition customers relevant to PR products, tasks, publications, regulations, and other documents.

Skills

Joint operations planning

Exercise planning

DoD knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

DoD systems

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Joint Exercise Planner to support our team at Fredericksburg, VA. In this role, you willprovide full spectrum personnel recovery (PR) subject matter expertise (including preparation, planning, execution, and adaptation) through to a variety of PR professionals within DoD, USG organizations, and coalition partners. Additionally, you will conduct exercise planning, execution and assessments for combatant commanders and JTF commander’s training exercises as part of the Chairman’s exercise program.

Responsibilities:

• Support Chairman of the Joint Chiefs and Combatant Command level exercises to include exercise planning, exercise control group and training assessments.
• Support Service level exercises to include exercise planning, exercise control group and training assessments.
• Achieves and maintains qualifications and skills in accordance with applicable operating instructions.
• Act as a subject matter expert, supporting the development of training needs analysis.
• Provide research, analysis, and advice to DoD, USG, and coalition customers relevant to PR products, tasks, publications, regulations, and other documents.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Us Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related subject or comparable work experience.
• 2 years of experience in consulting and requirements driven, training needs analysis.
• Strong background in one or more facets of PR including CSAR, NAR, C2, or intelligence support to PR.
• Previous staff experience (or working knowledge) in joint operations, joint functions/concepts, and joint planning processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background knowledge of DoD and related interagency policies, regulations, doctrine, and other PR related documents.
• Background knowledge of unconventional warfare and non-conventional assisted recovery plans and operations.
• Working knowledge of the principles of adult education.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office suite of programs.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details:

$59.00 - $61.00

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

11/12/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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