Joint Exercise Space Planner

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

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Joint Exercise Virtual Constructive Environment Planner at Camp Smith, Hawaii, to support USINDOPACOM J7 Training & Exercises Directorate. The role requires deep expertise in integrated LVC and multi-domain training to synchronize virtual and constructive capabilities with live forces across the Indo-Pacific theater.

Responsibilities include providing SME guidance on Joint LVC methods, integrating systems with live forces, and translating objectives into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of related experience; additional 4 years can substitute for degree.
• Demonstrated expertise in Joint or Service-level training, exercise planning, or operational employment of forces.
• Experience integrating virtual and constructive training capabilities with live maneuver forces.
• Thorough knowledge of Joint and Service unit capabilities and limitations, including systems, weapons, sensors, and threat capabilities.
• Experience on a Combatant Command, Joint Staff, Fleet/CSG, MEF, Wing, or Army Division/Corps staff, or equivalent senior operational training organization.
• Demonstrated ability to translate training objectives into synthetic and live-force integrated exercise designs.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must hold an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in Joint LVC methods, processes, techniques, and procedures, including C2 organization, unit employment, capabilities/limitations, integration, and threat replication.
• Integrate virtual and constructive training systems with live forces to enhance realism, multi-domain complexity, and tactical decision-making.
• Apply advanced knowledge of tactical data links (Link-16, VMF, JREAP, SADL, CEC) to ensure synthetic environments reflect operational information flows.
• Synchronize training systems with unit combat systems, mission command systems, sensors, and tactical communications.
• Employ and advise on live training aids, including emitters, threat simulators, and MILES/laser-based instrumentation.
• Support scenario development and execution for Joint exercises by serving as a senior white cell representative, role-playing friendly or threat components, and adjusting synthetic injects to meet training objectives.
• Liaise with Joint and Service Centers of Excellence (TTGP, CSG-15, TOPGUN, Army training commands, FA57, TECOM, ACC/DMO) to ensure alignment with doctrine, TTPs, and multi-domain training standards.
• Translate Joint training objectives into comprehensive synthetic and live-force integrated exercise designs.

Skills

Joint exercise planning

LVC training integration

Security clearance (Secret)

U.S. Citizen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Link-16

VMF

JREAP

SADL

CEC

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Joint Exercise Virtual Constructive Environment Planner located at Camp Smith in Hawaii to support the USINDOPACOM J7 Training & Exercises Directorate. with deep expertise in integrated Live-Virtual-Constructive (LVC) and tactical all-domain training to focus on advancing Joint training realism by synchronizing virtual and constructive capabilities with live maneuver forces across the Indo-Pacific theater.

NOTE: This position requires occasional travel throughout the Pacific and to Service training centers.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provide subject matter expertise in Joint LVC methods, processes, techniques, and procedures, including C2 organization, unit employment, capabilities/limitations, integration, and threat replication.

• Integrate virtual and constructive training systems with live forces to enhance realism, multi-domain complexity, and tactical decision-making.

• Apply advanced knowledge of tactical data links (Link-16, VMF, JREAP, SADL, CEC) to ensure synthetic environments accurately reflect operational information flows.

• Synchronize training systems with unit combat systems, mission command systems, sensors, and tactical communications.

• Employ and advise on live training aids, including emitters, threat simulators, and MILES/laser-based instrumentation.

• Support scenario development and execution for Joint exercises by serving as a senior white cell representative, role-playing friendly or threat components, and adjusting synthetic injects to meet training objectives.

• Liaise with Joint and Service Centers of Excellence (TTGP, CSG-15, TOPGUN, Army training commands, FA57, TECOM, ACC/DMO) to ensure alignment with current doctrine, TTPs, and multi-domain training standards.

• Translate Joint training objectives into comprehensive synthetic and live-force integrated exercise designs.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s and ten (10)+ years of related experience; additional four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree.

• Demonstrated expertise in Joint or Service-level training, exercise planning, or operational employment of forces.

• Experience integrating virtual and constructive training capabilities with live maneuver forces.

• Thorough knowledge of Joint and Service unit capabilities and limitations, including systems, weapons, sensors, and threat capabilities.

• Experience on a Combatant Command, Joint Staff, Fleet/CSG, MEF, Wing, or Army Division/Corps staff, or equivalent senior operational training organization.

• Demonstrated ability to translate training objectives into synthetic and live-force integrated exercise designs.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Must hold an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain TS/SCI.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with LVC training initiatives across any Service.

• Background at TTGP, CSG-15, TOPGUN, Army FA57, TECOM LVC-TE, ACC Distributed Mission Operations, or similar high-end training organizations.

• Experience with Fleet Synthetic Training, JLVC Federation, or Service-specific constructive/virtual platforms.

• Multi-domain expertise in air, maritime, land, cyber, or space operations.

• Designation as WTI, SFTI, Weapons School graduate, or equivalent Service-specific tactical instructor.

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• Must have an active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

• Must be a current U.S. 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.